Stacey Phillips
Newnan,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within dynamic healthcare environments. Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong skills in fostering meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Passionate about delivering quality care that enhances patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Inpatient)
Pathways Center – Mental and Behavioral Health
03.2024 - Current
- Provide direct inpatient psychiatric nursing care to patients with acute mental illness, alcohol withdrawal, and substance use detoxification.
- Perform comprehensive mental status assessments and monitor behavioral, emotional, and physiological changes during detox and stabilization.
- Administer and monitor psychotropic and detox-related medications, assessing therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Assist with alcohol and substance use detox protocols, monitoring for withdrawal symptoms and complications.
- Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care practices in an inpatient setting.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and social workers to implement individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Carelogic EMR in accordance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided intraoperative nursing care in a high-acuity surgical setting.
- Supported orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, GYN, ENT, and plastic surgery service lines.
- Assisted with robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields, ensured instrument readiness, and documented care using EPIC.
- Precepted and supported new nurses during perioperative orientation.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
Case Manager, Semi-Independent Residential
Pathways Center – Mental and Behavioral Health
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed a caseload of adults with serious and persistent mental illness residing in semi-independent housing.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized service and recovery plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, monitored mental status, and identified changes requiring clinical intervention.
- Provided supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral support to promote stability and recovery.
- Coordinated psychiatric services, medical care, substance use treatment, and community resources.
- Assisted clients with medication adherence, appointment coordination, and activities of daily living.
- Advocated for client needs while maintaining safety, dignity, and autonomy.
- Documented services and progress notes in compliance with regulatory, agency, and HIPAA standards.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA12-2020
Skills
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis support
- Psychotropic medication monitoring and patient education
- Psychotherapy support and therapeutic communication
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care
- Electronic Medical Records: EPIC, Carelogic EMR, and other EMR systems
- Clinical documentation
- Discharge planning
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Substance abuse treatment
- Nursing care
- Suicide prevention
- Client education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Safety planning
- Therapeutic communication
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Inpatient)
Pathways Center – Mental and Behavioral Health
03.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
03.2024 - 03.2025
Case Manager, Semi-Independent Residential
Pathways Center – Mental and Behavioral Health
09.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Clayton State University
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)
Brenau University