Vera Jackson

• Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses and treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
• Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of treatment plans and medication management.
• Provided therapeutic care to patients with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and personality disorders.
• Provided crisis intervention services including suicide assessments.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate effective patient care.
• Attended and participated in bi-weekly Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Group therapy sessions.
• Internship site included BH Urgent Care, adult and pediatric outpatient clinic, substance abuse group therapy and individual/family therapy sessions.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

University Of Virginia Medical Center- Med- Surg Psychiatric Unit

4/2023-8/2023

First Health Moore Regional Hospital- Med Surg Unit

1/2024- 5/2024

• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.