Taylor Pietersen
Summary
Caring and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student who will graduate in June 2026. Dedicated to her patients and providing safe, effective interventions to promote overall well-being. Background in psychopharmacology and pharmacogenetics for full understanding of psychotropic medication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fraser
Bloomington, Minnesota
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options, improving understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery, ensuring comprehensive support for patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Refilled medications following guidelines from psychiatric providers.
- Triaged patients via phone call or email during medication changes or onset of new symptoms, facilitating timely interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated patient treatment plans to reflect active services received within psychiatry department.
- Submitted lab orders requested by psychiatric providers and followed up on results.
Registered Nurse
Prairie Care
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records system, ensuring accuracy for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic milieu for all patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources to promote recovery and prevent readmission.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging health situations, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques while interacting with patients and their families.
- Monitored patient behavior for changes that may indicate a need for medical intervention or change in treatment plan.
- Identified potential crisis situations and took appropriate action to de-escalate them quickly and safely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2020
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI04-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Therapeutic interventions
- Inpatient psychiatry
- Pediatric psychiatry
- De-escalation techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fraser
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prairie Care
11.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University