Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
Objective A quality oriented, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), desiring to expand on a career where dedication coupled with experience and initiative are valued and recognized. To provide psychiatric mental health to geriatrics, adults, adolescents in mental health facilities, local medical entities (LME), correctional facilities, and private practices. These duties include, but not limited to:
Initial assessment and recommendation for care
Crisis interventions as appropriate
Ongoing group and/or individual therapies
Ongoing medication management
Ongoing management of laboratory reports (order, review, intervene)
Periodic evaluation of patient progress and future treatment recommendations
Treatment of minor or chronic medical conditions that may co-exist with mental health conditions
Duties are performed under the guidelines established by the state board of nursing/medical examiners and in collaboration with a licensed physician.
Professional experience
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse
Lakeside- Memphis, TN
January 2014 to present
Psychiatric
Responsibilities
Assign task to staff prior to shift
Admitting and discharging patients
Troubleshoot issues that arises during the shift
Attend staffing with MD to staff patients cases
Assessing patient mental health needs daily and make adjustment as needed,
hold group meetings daily
Sort out MD orders as needed
developing care plans for patients
Administering and monitoring treatment regimens and helping patients improve
Their coping abilities.
Handle Crisis intervention and counseling
Prepare report for incoming shift
Registered Nurse-PRN
Alliance Health Services
June 2010 to March 2018
Psychiatric
Responsibilities
Assessing patient mental health needs
developing care plans for patients
Administering and monitoring treatment regimens and helping patients improve
Their coping abilities.
Handle Crisis intervention and counseling
Work with patient's family to help improve the patient abilities
Registered Nurse
Methodist Health System -Memphis, TN
August 2015 to November 2017
Progressive cardiology/Med-Surg
Responsibilities
Provide routine treatment and provide post-surgical care such as wound care
Assess changes in patient's health status and perform various treatments.
Responsible for medication administration and all other routine aspects of patient care.
Maintain a higher patient caseload than intensive care or pediatric nurses.
Documentation of daily care Routine vital sign checks, changes in status
continence issues, diets and even visitors are documented in the patient's chart
Keep records as to medication and treatment administration to ensure continuity of care
Between nursing staff, physicians and other treatment team members.
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital - Memphis, TN
January 2012 to January 2014
Acute cardiac Care
Responsibilities
Provide routine treatment and provide post-surgical care such as wound care
Assess changes in patient's health status and perform various treatments.
Responsible for medication administration and all other routine aspects of patient care.
Maintain a higher patient caseload than intensive care or pediatric nurses.
Documentation of daily care Routine vital sign checks, changes in status
continence issues, diets and even visitors are documented in the patient's chart
Keep records as to medication and treatment administration to ensure continuity of care
Between nursing staff, physicians and other treatment team members.
August 2009- December 2012 Methodist Healthcare Memphis, TN
Registered Nurse Progressive cardiology/Med-Surg
Provide routine treatment and provide post-surgical care such as wound care
Assess changes in patient's health status and perform various treatments.
Responsible for medication administration and all other routine aspects of patient care.
Maintain a higher patient caseload than intensive care or pediatric nurses.
Documentation of daily care Routine vital sign checks, changes in status
continence issues, diets and even visitors are documented in the patient's chart
Keep records as to medication and treatment administration to ensure continuity of care
Between nursing staff, physicians and other treatment team members.
August 2008-August 2009 Baptist Memorial Memphis, Memphis, TN
Nursing student Nursing Tech/Grad Nurse
Assist the Registered Nurse with patient care in the areas of monitoring patient vital signs, appropriate
documentation, patient hygiene
Assist in ambulating patients
Assist nurse with pharmacy and blood bank deliveries
Assist other staff and patients as needed.
December1999-December 2007 Solae Company Memphis, TN
Lab Analyst
Provide accurate and efficient microbiological results while testing raw material and processed soy
products
Organize and plan the routine for handling 30-40 samples per day undergoing several microbiological
tests
Coordinate special projects to assist in maintaining product quality or improvement
Working overtime as needed to complete rush assignments or special testing
Serve as acting Lead Analyst at times and communicate with plant supervisor making decisions
regarding spec results
Proficient in the use of various computer programs which include Microsoft Word and Excel, LIMS,
YUKON and SAP
January 1999-november 1999 Tennessee Blood Bank Memphis, TN
Lab Analyst
Drew blood from patients as needed
Ran typing on blood samples
Prepared and sent samples for outside testing
Education
Professional Organizations
August 2019- Present Walden University Baltimore, MD
DNP
March 2016- May 2018 Walden University Baltimore, MD
Master, PMHNP
August 2006- August 2009 Baptist College Of Health Sciences Memphis, TN
BS, Nursing
January 2000- April 2006 Southwest Tennessee Community Memphis, TN
College/30 credit hours
2009 Student Nurses Association, Member
2006 Lady Knight of Columbus, Member
2005 American Society for Quality, Member
Presentation 2008 Nursing Research: The Effects of Education on School-Age children and parents on Asthma management
2008 Community Nursing: A community Assessment of the Lichterman Nature
Center
2008 Pediatric Nursing: Memphis Oral School for the Death
2007 Perinatal Nursing of the 1980S
2006 Baptist College Experience: Strengths Presentation
1998 Research study on Hematological profiles of Sickle Cell Anemia patients.
Certification 2010 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
2006 Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
2019 Nationally Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with the ANCC
Community
Service 2008 South Side Boys and Girls Club
2005-Present Catholic Religious Education Teacher
2004-2005/2016-2017 President of the Cameroonian Association in Memphis
Clinical Rotation
Health Quest – Southaven, MS
Dr. Akin, Psychiatrist 144 Clinical Hours
Psychotherapy with Individuals
Health Quest- Southaven, MS
Dr. Akin, Psychiatrist 144 Clinical Hours
Psychotherapy with Groups and families
Transcultural Healthcare – Oxford, MS
Olamide Alabi, PMHNP 144 Clinical Hours
Psychiatric Mental Health of Child and Adolescent
Transcultural Healthcare- Oxford, MS
Olamide Alabi, PMHNP 144 Clinical Hours
Psychiatric Mental Health of Adult and Older Adults
References 1- Phyllis Jeans
1003 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
2- Johnnie Stowes
4645 Oakden Lane
Memphis, TN 38125
3- DR. Rita Anagho
9689 Woodland Edge Ln
Memphis, TN 38105
HORTENSE BISSILA, MSN, PMHNP-BC
1750 Litchfield Ct
Cordova, TN 38016
March 6, 2019
Dear Sir or Madam:
In support of my keen desire to work with an organization that has a reputation for quality and excellence, I am submitting my application for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Adolescent/Adult) position with your facility. The enclosed résumé will provide you with information concerning my clinical/nursing and educational qualifications.
While caring for patients manifesting various medical and psychiatric conditions, I strive to maintain a quality-oriented perspective in addressing issues with regard to specific patient care. This approach has enabled me to improve levels of patient care, enhance the efficiency of staffing, and ultimately, promote patient recovery. The experience I have gained working in various health care settings has provided me with exposure to diversified patient populations. My cultural diversity is an asset to any employer by helping to bridge gaps and remove barriers among co-workers, as well as patients and their families.
It is my hope to offer my dedication, compassion, and hard work ethics to further build a career full of advancement opportunity with the right employer. I am confident that I will demonstrate how my background and professional commitment may be mutually advantageous.
I can be reached at 901-***-****/901-***-****, ac8tc6@r.postjobfree.com if you have any further questions. Thank you for your attention, consideration, and anticipated response.
Sincerely,
Hortense Bissila, MSN, PMHNP-BC
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