Teri McComas
East Liverpool,OH
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience working in both the inpatient and outpatient settings serving adults and children. This experience has enabled me to become proficient in assessing a patient's medical needs as well as mental health needs, and making treatment decisions based on those assessments. I have confidence in my ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care. My desire to build strong relationships has been a beneficial asset throughout my career.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
04.2018 - Current
- Provide direct quality care and improve patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for psychiatric patients.
- Provide crisis intervention services to stabilize patients experiencing acute episodes of mental illness.
- Effective therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathy, fostering positive rapport with patients and families.
- Promote a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring patients for risk factors related to self-harm or aggression towards others.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Administer medication and treatments to patients as well as observe and record responses.
- Communication with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Extensive experience caring for those suffering with a wide variety of mental illnesses as well as substance abuse and withdrawal.
- Proficient in navigation, investigation, and documentation in the electronic medical record.
Medical Care Coordinator
PsyCare, Inc.
06.2006 - 02.2018
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently coordinating medical and psychiatric care and addressing individual needs.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to address concerns and resolve issues promptly.
- Provided education to patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administration of long-acting psychotropic injections.
- Responsible for processing all medication prior authorizations and appeals.
- Communication with patient pharmacies authorizing prescriptions and medication refills on behalf of the provider.
- Documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Front office experience answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, etc.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Aliquippa Community Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
East Liverpool City Hospital
11.1998 - 01.2003
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
East Liverpool, OH05.1998
Skills
- Psychiatric and medical assessment
- Outpatient mental health services
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Documenting, navigating, and investigating within the electronic medical record
- Crisis Management
- Comfortable with challenges
- Time management
- Effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues
- Ability to assess a patient's situation or need, make rapid decisions, and convey data as needed to the appropriate team member
- Personable, calm, and reassuring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
04.2018 - Current
Medical Care Coordinator
PsyCare, Inc.
06.2006 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Aliquippa Community Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
East Liverpool City Hospital
11.1998 - 01.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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