Registered Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Rakisha N. Wilks, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Chicago, IL 60616
****.*****@*****.*** 773-***-****
EDUCATION
University of St. Francis Joliet, IL
Master of Science in Nursing
Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Triton College River Grove, IL
Applied Associates in Nursing
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Urbana - Champaign, IL
Bachelor of Arts – Speech Communications
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Psychiatric Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programming
Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center, Chicago, IL
Holy Cross Hospital
Inpatient Psychiatric and Inpatient Medical Psychiatric Consultations
Holy Cross Hospital - St. Casimir Clinic
Outpatient Psychiatric Facility
Oriented with PMHNPs in areas of inpatient psychiatry, intensive outpatient programing, consultation liaison on inpatient medical units, and community-based outpatient services incorporating appropriate diagnosis, psychopharmacological, nonpharmacological, and various psychotherapy modalities into patient treatment.
Completed additional hours of psychotherapy training in outpatient substance abuse treatment facility.
Assessed patients to facilitate appropriate aftercare planning.
Performed psychiatric consultations in various inpatient medical settings.
Completed psychiatric assessments inclusive of mental status examinations.
Collaboration with various disciplines for patient planning, patient intervention, and patient evaluation.
Created template for psychiatric examinations.
Facilitated psychoeducation for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Collaborated with preceptor about patient care utilizing evidence-based practice to compare and share treatment options to optimize patient outcomes.
Facilitated genetic testing in the outpatient setting to further understanding of medication management based upon individual necessity and preference.
Observed various cognitive behavior groups especially REBT.
Facilitated REBT based in trauma, transgenerational trauma, and rage reduction groups during clinical rotation and charted patient progress.
Originated care plans for patients at a substance abuse treatment program.
Monitored patient progress in outpatient substance abuse program inclusive of outbound calls to evaluate outcomes and offer patient education.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2018 – Present Mt. Sinai Health Systems Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse
Charge nurse responsibilities
Assess psychiatric patients each shift to provide care and establish baseline treatment plans
Admit patients using unit protocol
Create schedules and shift nurse-patient assignments
Report census information to nursing supervisor as charge nurse
Medication administration and education for patients
Conduct various groups to assist patients in understanding and coping with mental illness and substance use disorders
January 2014 – July 2018 Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse
Charge nurse responsibilities
Assessed psychiatric patients each shift to provide care and establish baseline treatment plans and measure patient outcomes
Admitted patients using unit protocol
Created schedules and shift nurse-patient assignments
Maintained safety and cohesiveness on the unit
Medication administration and education for patients
Collaborated with crisis/assessment and referral ensuring proper patient placement
Demonstrated leadership in nursing through participation in Shared Governance
Developed Unit Safety and Patient Restraint In-Service presentation
April 2013 – December 2016 Mt. Sinai Health Systems Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse
Roles and responsibilities during time of employment were the same as those performed for current role at Mt. Sinai Health Systems
July 2012 – April 2013 Riveredge Hospital Forest Park, IL
Registered Nurse
Charge nurse responsibilities
Admitted patients from surrounding medical facilities meeting psychiatric inpatient criteria
Created schedules and shift nurse-patient assignments
Charted patient activities and treatment plans
Medication administration on various units across the lifespan
LICENSURE AND AFFILIATIONS
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (awaiting IDFPR licensure)
Registered Nurse: State of Illinois
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Nursing Association
American Psychiatric Nursing Association
Roosevelt Gallion Memorial Scholarship 2017
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Upsilon Delta Chapter
Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center Field Placement Program
REFERENCES
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