Team-oriented, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers and local agencies. A professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Internship
Gracious Health Behavioral Health Services
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2023 - 04.2024
Completed intake and follow-up assessments on patients presenting with various mental health disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Schizophrenia, etc.) and formulated treatment plans tailored to each patient presenting complaint.
Consulted with the psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance, and efficacy of medications.
Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Guided patients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans and completed evaluations for psychiatric services and psychotropic medication.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications/assessed the medication's effectiveness and side effects.
Diagnosed mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.
Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab
Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
Managed patient caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2024
Stabilization Unit/Detox Unit/Eating Disorder Unit
Rendered care for patients admitted on 1013 hold.
Worked with various patient populations floating between various units working with adults and adolescents.
Conducted initial and ongoing assessments.
Transcribed medications following facility policies.
Facilitated educational group sessions with patients.
Collaborated with psychiatrists to construct effective care plans.
Participate in daily huddles with the care team to assess patient progress.
Ensure effective administration of scheduled/PRN medications and assess for adverse reactions.
Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Collaborated closely with the treatment team to coordinate client care services appropriately.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance, and efficacy of medications.
Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.
ER Behavioral Health Nurse
Southern Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
Provided care for patients on temporary emergency behavioral holds.
Conducted daily rounds with the attending physician.
Provided supportive resources to patients and their families to promote positive outcomes.
Conducted ongoing charting recording patient response to treatment and medication.
Collected current symptoms and detailed patient history, consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Collaborated with case management to locate long-term transition placements for patients on temporary holds.
Displayed professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks promptly.
Developed strong working relationships with community partners to facilitate appropriate discharge planning and patient aftercare support.
Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
HEDIS/STARS /Overreader
EMED CODING
02.2010 - 02.2016
Perform accurate HEDIS medical record data abstraction for all measure compliance via abstraction and Med Capture tool.
Proficient with Cerner, EPIC, ATHENA etc.
Initiate member outreach and survey support, compile information and prepare reports for management, utilize findings and trends to improve efficiency as well as customer satisfaction.
Maintain HIPPA regulations for consumer privacy and complete tasks in a timely manner,ensure compliance with NCQA, federal, state, and other regulatory agency standards
96% accuracy on medical record review and abstraction.
Chart /data abstraction to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
Chart auditing for compliance and accuracy.
Assures documentation requirements are met in accordance with certification standards and regulatory requirements.
Assists with planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of education activities related to quality issues.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2022
Certified Professional Coder - Professional Coder
American Academy of Professional Coders
Salt Lake City, United States
02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2016
Skills
Accomplished in psychopharmacology
Suicide risk assessments
Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
CPR/BLS certified
Superior communication skills
Psychiatric population familiarity
Experienced preceptor
Trained in emergency response
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Internship
Gracious Health Behavioral Health Services
02.2023 - 04.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2024
ER Behavioral Health Nurse
Southern Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
HEDIS/STARS /Overreader
EMED CODING
02.2010 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Certified Professional Coder - Professional Coder
American Academy of Professional Coders
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
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