Vennesha Hunter

• Administered medications according to prescribed guidelines and patient needs.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged participation in therapeutic programs.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing the practice of mental health nursing.
• Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options available.
• Participated in staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and share best practices.
• Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, and managing money responsibly for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
• Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.

• Assisted licensed marriage counselor with conducting biopsychosocial assessments of individuals, couples, and families ages 5yrs-60yrs
• Address issues like:
• Marital conflict, infidelity, divorce
• Parenting challenges and co-parenting
• Blended family dynamics
• Guide clients in rebuilding trust and strengthening relationships
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• Assisted with identifying relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and stressors
• Provide evidence-based therapy such as:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Family systems therapy
• Facilitate communication between partners or family members
• Help resolve conflict, improve emotional connection, and build coping skills

• Conducted patient assessments to gather mental health history and symptoms.
• Assisted in developing treatment plans for diverse client needs.
• Collaborated with licensed professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Conducted comprehensive mental health evaluations and status exams alongside preceptor.

• Diagnosed conditions utilizing DSM-5-TR criteria to ensure accurate assessments.
• Evaluated risks for suicide, violence, or self-harm to prioritize patient safety.
• Delivered therapeutic support during group sessions, promoting a safe environment for patients.
• Contributed to development of treatment plans under supervision, aligning with best practices.

• Assisted preceptor in managing potential risks and liabilities within facility
• Created and implemented individualized treatment plans for various population that improve both patient care and safety
• Educated and provided support to patients and family members regarding mental health disorders.
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare-Orlando Florida
2/2025
• Assisted preceptor to conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations history, mental status exam
• Diagnosed conditions using criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)
• Assess risk for suicide, violence, or self-harm

• Assisted APRN preceptor in assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients with psychiatric disorders.
• Administered psychotropic medications with preceptor, ensuring accurate dosage and frequency.
• Managed 15 to 20 outpatient clients daily during clinical rotations, addressing diverse psychiatric conditions.
• Evaluated and treated clients aged 15 to 90, overseeing medication management.
• Conducted patient assessments to gather mental health histories and concerns.
• Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans with supervising clinicians.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and engagement.