Psychiatric APRN

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April 16, 2018

Sharon Sedik APRN

Objective

Provide mental health care in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services

Experience

Registered Nurse Supervisor Touchpoints at Farmington June 2015- Present

Works with head nurse to determine the optimal allocation of staff per shift on unit

Coordinate care of clients on assigned shift and communicates concerns by unit when appropriate

Assists RNs in investigation of injury as well as provides clinical expertise in management of medical/ psychiatric emergencies

APRN Student Focus Center for Autism June 2017- August 2017

Demonstrated expertise in supporting and managing patients ages 11-19 with chronic mental health disorders such as Autism as an APRN student

Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team by being an active member within the milieu

APRN Student Capital Region Mental Health Center August 2016- August 2017

Prescribed, monitored, and documented on effects of psychotropic medications as an APRN student

Maintained a case-load as an APRN student for patients 18 and over

Facilitated the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients

Registered Nurse Hartford GYN Center December 2014- March 2015

Provided gynecological services in post anesthesia care unit of a family planning clinic

Assessed patients for bleeding and pain after and before surgery

Registered Nurse Community Substance Abuse Center July 2013- July 2014

Administered PPD testing, examined urinalysis, EKGs, and executed sobriety testing

Counted and administered methadone in a detailed oriented manner

Education

Masters in Nursing University of Saint Joseph West Hartford 2014-2017

Bachelors in Nursing University of Hartford West Hartford 2012-2014

Associates in Nursing Capital Community College Hartford 2009-2011

Additional Information

Graduated from Master’s Program with perfect 4.0 GPA

Member of Sigma Theta Tau and Alpha Chi: Honor’s Society