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Tyler Smith

Greensburg,IN

Summary

Experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with skilled diagnostic ability and highly skilled in development of treatment modalities. Skill in prescription and non-prescriptive methods. treatment methods Highly skill at patient connection with empathy, compassion, and behavioral pattern recognition Experienced in care of patients with multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Provides excellent patient education and compassionate care to meet individual needs for each client.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
12.2021 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
  • Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Encouraged, organized and supervised client participation in educational, recreational and social activities.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
  • Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
  • Diagnosis of a large variety of mental health conditions with patients with complex psychiatric histories.
  • Prescribed medication to patients with complex psychiatric needs and conditions.
  • Engaged in active treatment in both outpatient office setting and inpatient setting, doing consults. Primarily in office setting.

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis
09.2018 - 12.2021
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • charge nurse role with directing and coordinating patient care for psychiatric unit
  • Used deescalation and therapeutic communication High intense environment with mentally distraught, violent, and aggressive patients.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
03.2014 - 09.2018
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Cared for those suffering from variety of chronic and acute conditions of multisystem failures and illnesses
  • Performed CVVH, dialysis on patients



Psychiatric Patient Support Specialist

Midtown Mental Health-Wishard,Eskenazi Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
  • Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
  • Delivered meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary requirements.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Deescalation of violent, agitation, and disruptive moods and behaviors of patients.
  • Counseling, consoling patients in times of need
  • Supported patients in bathing, dressing and grooming for promotion of health and cleanliness.
  • Checked patient vital signs, weight and pain levels for documentation purposes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2013

Academic Honors - High School Diploma

Waldron Highschool
Waldron, IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Patient Health Education
  • Active Listening
  • Compliance Issues
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Chronic Disorders
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Medication Prescribing and Administration

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
12.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis
09.2018 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, ICU

Franciscan Health Indianapolis
03.2014 - 09.2018

Psychiatric Patient Support Specialist

Midtown Mental Health-Wishard,Eskenazi Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2014

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Academic Honors - High School Diploma

Waldron Highschool

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