Shelley shipley
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with solid experience in providing mental health care to diverse patient populations. Possess strong skills in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and prescribing. Known for fostering therapeutic relationships with patients and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrated impact through implementation of effective patient education strategies and advocacy for mental health awareness. I have thirty two years in nursing experience ranging from trauma, emergency room, oncology, pain management, IV therapy, Home care, Corrections, Forensic and Acute Psychiatry, and Senior Leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
River Regions Paychiatry/Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations at a Level I Trauma Center, dedicated to the Emergency Room.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with Emergency Room Physicians and Psychiatrist in complex cases.
- Consulted for Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, MICU, and Rehabilitation involving complex cases
- Prescribed medications based on evidence-based practices for emergency situations, crisis management, substance abuse protocols, initial care, routine care and follow up care.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to include psychiatrist, physicians, case management, social work, quality, control, and behavioral health management.
- Documentation on approved platforms to include Meditech and Epic Platform.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary for optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Collaborated with community resources to facilitate ongoing patient care and support services.
Charge Nurse
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
Nashville, Tn
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure effective patient care and safety
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and best practices in psychiatric care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Joined ECT Suite in 2021.
Director of Nursing
Alton Mental Health Center
Alton, IL
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented nursing policies for mental health practices.
- Coordinated training and development programs for nursing personnel.
- Facilitated communication between staff, patients, and families for effective care delivery.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed for Forensic and Civil Population.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety concerns.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP PROGRAM
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 09.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 09.1990 - 09.1993
Skills
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Substance abuse treatment
- Anxiety disorder treatment
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Forensic psychiatry
- Schizophrenia treatment
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Suicide risk assessment
- Emergency response planning
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Collaborative care planning
- Comprehensive assessments
- Evidence-based prescribing
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation proficiency
- Patient care coordination
- Healthcare compliance
- Therapeutic communication
- Family therapy
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Certification
- MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
- Licensed Tn and Ky
- ACLS and BLS CERITIFIED
- HWC/CPI Certified
- DEA/NPI
- HOSPITAL AND OUTPATIENT EXPERIENCE
- MEMBER OF ANA, PNPA ,
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
River Regions Paychiatry/Skyline Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Master of Science - PMHNP PROGRAM
Walden University
09.2021 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse
Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing
Alton Mental Health Center
07.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
09.1990 - 09.1993