Sydney Lewis
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and effective crisis intervention techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted mental health assessments to determine patient needs and risks.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to promote peer support and engagement.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies during emergency situations with patients.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
San Diego, California
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Provided crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute episodes.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance collaborative care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Administration Critical Thinking
- Equipment Sterilization Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring Procedure Assistance
- Patient Condition Monitoring, Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions and discharges.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX12.2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric assessment
- Treatment planning
- Electronic health records
- Medication management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Substance abuse treatment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Outpatient mental health services
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
05.2025 - 12.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sharp Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Paradise Valley Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University At Austin
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