Suan Rachels
Columbia,IL
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to providing patients with outstanding care through the utilization of team coordination, diligence, and deductive reasoning. Seeking a an adjunct instructor position to utilize student learning to develop clinical-based curriculums, assess student progress, and foster success and retention along with strategies to promote effective learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
Mercy Virtual Substance Use Recovery Program
11.2022 - Current
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute psychiatric illnesses including substance use disorders
- Manage psychopharmacotherapy and Medicated Assisted Treatment
- Providing education to patients, families, and support system
- Performs care coordination, providing referrals
- Ordering, performing, and interpreting laboratory tests, and diagnostic studies
- Providing preventative screening and care, care management
- Collaboration with physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), patient care, coordinator
- Provide brief psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, recovery therapy
- Focus on the overall health and well-being of the patient.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR PRN
Mercy Hospital South Hyland
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Evaluate program services to enhance patient outcomes and function as a positive change agent to implement clinical initiatives to increase quality patient care
- Assess each patient’s psychosocial status and functioning to document the history and identify preliminary items for the treatment plan
- Facilitate the overall development and implementation of a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, including the patient’s psychosocial functioning and strengths in the care plan
- Formulate a treatment plan with client engagement and counseling and treatment techniques
- Provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis
- Follow up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
- Refer the client to other support services, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services
- Participate in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures
- Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure quality client care
- Maintain current knowledge on counseling issues regarding substance abuse and other psychosocial disorders through conferences, educational requirements for licensure, and relevant current literature
- Attend staff meetings and team conferences; lead team meetings as required
- Participate in, lead, and coordinate training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of patient care for their designated.
Nursing Preceptor
Mercy Hospital South
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive preceptorship to nursing staff in various clinical settings.
- Improved nursing competencies by developing and implementing training modules tailored to the needs of each nurse.
- Supported the onboarding process for new nurses, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and responsibilities.
- Assisted in the development of individualized learning plans for each nurse, resulting in increased competency and confidence in their practice.
- Evaluated nursing staff performance, offering constructive feedback and guidance for improvement where necessary.
- Facilitated open communication between nursing staff and management, promoting a positive work environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the organization, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Served as a role model for ethical decision-making and adherence to professional standards of practice within the nursing profession.
- Contributed to policy changes within the healthcare facility by participating in committee meetings and sharing insights from my preceptor experience.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts targeting highly qualified candidates who would contribute positively to our organization''s culture of excellence.
- Contributed to the development of effective strategies for reducing nursing staff turnover, ultimately increasing overall job satisfaction and performance.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South Hyland
05.2105 - 11.2022
- Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients to gather case history
- Plan and provide nursing care for patients
- Formulate a nursing diagnosis of patients' medical and emotional status and recommend treatment options
- Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans
- Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Arrange further medical attention when necessary
- Assist the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
- Document all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
Customer Service Agent
Esse Health
04.1998 - 02.2011
- Monitor medication compliance and adverse side effects
- Managed an in-office dispensary and maintained inventory.
Education
ANCC Board Certified PMHNP -
06.2022
Master’s Degree: PMHNP -
Maryville University-St. Louis
05.2022
Baccalaureate Degree: Nursing -
Lindenwood University- St. Charles, MO
12.2017
Associate Degree: Nursing -
Southwestern Illinois College -Belleville, IL
05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Group therapy facilitation
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Mental health counseling
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Patient Health Education
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychopharmacology Expertise
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Addiction Recovery Support
- Excellent interpersonal skills/Relationship Building
- Strong clinical judgment
- Outstanding time management/Organizational Skills
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Missouri, 2022026219
- Registered Nurse, Missouri, 2015020679
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Illinois, 209026783
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041536689
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Arkansas, 223417
- Registered Nurse, Arkansas, 223417
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Kansas, 53-81752-092
- Registered Nurse, Kansas, 14-159014-092
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Oklahoma, 21196
- Registered Nurse, Oklahoma, 211196
- DEA License, MR8050027
- Illinois Controlled Substance Prescriptive Authority License, 309.019999
- National Prescriber Identifier, 1194459016
- Medicated Assisted Treatment Training Certificate
- BLS Certification by American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South Hyland
05.2105 - 11.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
Mercy Virtual Substance Use Recovery Program
11.2022 - Current
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR PRN
Mercy Hospital South Hyland
05.2019 - 11.2022
Nursing Preceptor
Mercy Hospital South
01.2018 - 11.2022
Customer Service Agent
Esse Health
04.1998 - 02.2011
ANCC Board Certified PMHNP -
Master’s Degree: PMHNP -
Maryville University-St. Louis
Baccalaureate Degree: Nursing -
Lindenwood University- St. Charles, MO
Associate Degree: Nursing -
Southwestern Illinois College -Belleville, IL
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Missouri, 2022026219
- Registered Nurse, Missouri, 2015020679
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Illinois, 209026783
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041536689
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Arkansas, 223417
- Registered Nurse, Arkansas, 223417
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Kansas, 53-81752-092
- Registered Nurse, Kansas, 14-159014-092
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Oklahoma, 21196
- Registered Nurse, Oklahoma, 211196
- DEA License, MR8050027
- Illinois Controlled Substance Prescriptive Authority License, 309.019999
- National Prescriber Identifier, 1194459016
- Medicated Assisted Treatment Training Certificate
- BLS Certification by American Heart Association
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