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Shmuel Bieler

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Teaneck,NJ

Summary

Determined Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with ten years of experience as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Registered Nurse. An expert in all aspects of patient care, specializing in severe mental illness across diverse settings. A unique expertise regarding substance use disorders, derived from experience as a nurse, an educator, a coach, and a director. Accomplished professional, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent critical thinking skills. Strong ability to perform in high-stress situations with experience as a crisis management instructor and mentor. Highly motivated individual with a positive attitude, seeking to learn, grow and excel as a PMHNP.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Psychiatric-Mental Health Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Gracie Square Hospital, New York, NY
11.2015 - Current
  • Head nurse of 35-bed adult crisis stabilization/psychotic disorders unit since 2017. Floor nurse on Dual Focus unit from 2015-17
  • Provide direct patient care on 35-bed acute psychiatric unit including pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
  • Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) Instructor from May of 2015 to present, training all new employees as well annual refresher for all staff.
  • Member of Violence and Reduction Committee from 2020 to present, helping to bring workplace violence, seclusion, and restraint to lowest levels in hospital's history.
  • As head nurse, supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Precepted and trained countless new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety earning me Excellence in Teaching award in 2017 and Preceptor of Year award in 2022.
  • Elected by peers and administration as hospitals first Chairperson of Shared Governance unit council and served in that role for two years.
  • Recipient of hospital’s first DAISY Award in 2017. Chosen as sole recipient in 2017 out of 84 nurses for this prestigious award. Award is given to individuals who consistently demonstrate excellence in delivery of patient care and promotion of their professional nursing practice.
  • As primary PMCS trainer, responded to countless psychiatric emergency situations to restore safety and security of patients and staff using PMCS technique.

Certified Recovery Coach

Self Employed -TheBridge L.L.C.
11.2019 - 12.2023
  • Function as guide (The Bridge) for individuals who are in active addiction or earliest stages of recovery into long term and sustainable recovery.
  • Formed small corporation called The Bridge, in order to maximize services and care for clients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources as needed.
  • Provided group, family, and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
  • Coordinate care and establish treatment teams for clients in order to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic approach to client recovery.
  • Strengthened relationships with community partners (rehabs, psychiatrists, therapists, IOP's), enabling better access to resources and support services for clients.

Director of Program

SOBA - College Recovery
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Created and directed Shalvah. Shalvah is a track within existing drug rehabilitation center for Orthodox Jewish addicts seeking recovery from addiction without compromising religious practice.
  • Launched new initiatives that addressed identified gaps in services, expanding organization's offerings to better meet community needs as well as managed outreach to Jewish communities in tri-state area.
  • Built partnerships with external organizations that enhanced program offerings and expanded outreach efforts.

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
05.2012 - 04.2014
  • Managed acutely ill patients receiving cancer treatment.
  • Managed patients on telemetry
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • In role of charge nurse, oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Stock and Commodities Trader

Assent Brokerage
06.2000 - 03.2008
  • Achieved consistent profitability through disciplined adherence to established trading rules and guidelines.
  • Developed profitable trading strategies by conducting thorough market analysis and identifying trends.

Education

MS: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practioner -

Pace University
Pleasantville, NY
05.2018 - 05.2020

BSN: Nursing -

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
09.2008 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - History

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
05.2001 -

Certification

02/2024, ANCC PMHNP-BC

Timeline

Certified Recovery Coach

Self Employed -TheBridge L.L.C.
11.2019 - 12.2023

Director of Program

SOBA - College Recovery
09.2018 - 11.2019

MS: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practioner -

Pace University
05.2018 - 05.2020

Psychiatric-Mental Health Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Gracie Square Hospital, New York, NY
11.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
05.2012 - 04.2014

BSN: Nursing -

Fairleigh Dickinson University
09.2008 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - History

Montclair State University
05.2001 -

Stock and Commodities Trader

Assent Brokerage
06.2000 - 03.2008

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