Hi, I’m
Saraswoti Gautam
9606 Garamont Parky NW,NC
Summary
Board-Certified PMHNP-BC with 17+ years of nursing experience and extensive expertise in psychiatric assessment, medication management, and evidence-based therapies across diverse care settings. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate, skilled in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, proactive problem-solving, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health care in a team-focused practice.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Registered Nurse BH Intensive Management
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients levels and individual needs
- Reduced seclusion and restraint rates by 50% through effective crisis intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based, individualized interventions to support optimal recovery.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, enhancing engagement and adherence.
- Mentored and trained staff, promoting clinical excellence and teamwork
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
01.2020 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans, improving recovery times.
- Built rapport with patients transitioning from ICU or surgical care, increasing satisfaction scores by 25%.
- Precepted 5+ new graduate nurses, enhancing clinical competence.
- Managed 8–10 high-acuity patients per shift, ensuring safe, quality care.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Registered Nurse
01.2017 - 12 2019
Job overview
- Coordinated care for 300+ patients, reduced ER visits by 20%
- Developed health education programs, increasing awareness by 35%
- Supervised junior nurses, enhancing team efficiency by 15%
HCR ManorCare
Registered Nurse Supervisor
07.2015 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Delivered compassionate care, reducing hospital readmissions by 25%.
- Educated 50+ residents and caregivers monthly on care plans and medications.
- Advocated for patient needs through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of 10+ members.
Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Med/Surgical Nurse
12.2009 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Provided triage and emergency care for patients of all ages, from neonatal to geriatric, including acute injuries and suicidal crises.
- Maintained patient safety, reducing adverse events through vigilant monitoring and protocol adherence.
- Delivered high-acuity interventions, including intubation, central lines, chest tubes, and critical medication administration.
- Optimized recovery and pain management, improving patient satisfaction scores by 25%.
Norvic International Hospital
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
01.2009 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Managed high-acuity cardiac patients pre- and post-procedure (CABG, cardiac cath, MI).
- Monitored heart rhythms, vitals, and hemodynamics, reducing adverse events by 20%.
- Administered and titrated cardiac medications, improving patient stability and outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and educated 50+ patients/families monthly on care, nutrition, and exercises.
Education
Chamberlain Collage of NUrsingChicago, Illinois
Master of Science from Psychiatric Nursing
12-2024
Chamberlain College of NursingChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
10-2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- Health Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Behavioral Health Assessments
- Suicide & Self-Harm Prevention
- Patient Education
- Clinical Mentorship
- Care Coordination
- Safety Protocols
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Reduced seclusion and restraint rates by 50% through proactive crisis intervention.
- Streamlined assessments and emergency responses, improving patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting clinical excellence and best practices.
Clinical Experiences
Inpatient Behavioral Health – Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center (Inpatient) & Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte (Emergency Psychiatry) | Sep–Dec 2024
Managed high-acuity adult, adolescent, and geriatric psychiatric patients. Conducted comprehensive assessments, medication management, crisis intervention, and coordinated discharge planning.
Outpatient Behavioral Health (Telehealth & In-Person) – Novant Health, Matthews & Concord, NC | Jan–Oct 2024
Performed psychiatric intakes, follow-ups, and medication management. Provided psychotherapy, patient education, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for diverse psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Associates & Adolescent PHP – Novant Health, Charlotte, NC | Jan–Aug 2024
Completed psychiatric evaluations and DSM-5 diagnoses. Collaborated with treatment teams to deliver evidence-based care, including DBT, CBT, play therapy for children/adolescents, and TMS support.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse BH Intensive Management
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
01.2020 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 12 2019
Registered Nurse Supervisor
HCR ManorCare
07.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Med/Surgical Nurse
Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal
12.2009 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Norvic International Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2010
Chamberlain Collage of NUrsing
Master of Science from Psychiatric Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing