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Rosalynn Allen

Meridian,MS
Rosalynn  Allen

Summary

Resourceful Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 30 years of experience (4 years as a PHMNP and 26 years as a Registered Nurse) monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.

Highly trained nursing professional offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

VitalCore Health Strategies

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs of behavioral health patients.
  • Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing unique concerns of each individual.

Summit Medical Staffing

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse
07.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

University Of Maryland Medical System

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
09.2020 - 07.2022

Job overview

Successfully completed a 12-month PHMNP Fellowship- 09/2020-09/2021, involving clinical and didactic experience gained through the following rotations every 6-12 weeks:

Psychiatric Emergency Services,

Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,

Inpatient Adult Psychiatry,

Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use Disorders, and Psychiatric Consultation Liaison.

Continued with full-time employment on the Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry unit- 09/2021-07/022

  • Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
  • Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
  • Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
  • Coordinated care transitions by establishing discharge plans in collaboration with inpatient interdisciplinary team, outpatient professionals involved in patient's treatment journey, parents, and patient.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.

Various

Registered Nurse
07.1994 - 09.2020

Job overview

26 years experience as a Registered Nurse in various settings- nursing home care, outpatient and inpatient settings, inpatient pediatric rehabilitation, school health, and long-term acute care, including

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians at East Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD,

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD,

Baltimore City and County Public School Systems, Baltimore, MD, and

Rush Health Systems, Meridian, MS.

  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other allied health professionals to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Education

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Master of Science from Nursing
07.2019

University Overview

  • Honors Graduate

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2001

University Overview

  • High Honors Graduate
  • Mary Mahoney Nursing Society Inductee

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS

Associate of Science from Nursing
05.1994

University Overview

  • High Honors Graduate

Skills

    • Medication Management
    • Psychiatric evaluation
    • Outpatient mental health services
    • Clinical Documentation
    • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
    • Suicide Risk Assessment
    • Psychotherapy Techniques
      • Inpatient psychiatric care
      • Psychopharmacology Expertise
      • Patient Health Education
      • Individualized Treatment Planning
      • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
      • Adult Psychiatry
      • Interpersonal Communication

Certification

  • Active Mississippi Registered Nurse License - 903168
  • Active Mississippi Nurse Practitioner License- 905813
  • Current DEA Certificate- MA8668292
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification
  • Current American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Lifespan- 2019074859
  • NPI Number 1275147167

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • American Nurses Association
  • Mississippi Nurses Association
  • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Lifetime Member

Languages

English

Hobbies

Hobbies

Travel

Music

Flute/Piccolo

Outdoor enthusiast

Dancing

Gardening

Writing

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
VitalCore Health Strategies
05.2023 - Current
Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2022 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University Of Maryland Medical System
09.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Various
07.1994 - 09.2020
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science from Nursing
Coppin State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Meridian Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Rosalynn Allen