ELISABETH BLACKWOOD

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Professional Summary

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 4.5 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner plus 20 years

nursing experience. Current work with adolescents with mental health diagnoses in a residential setting.

D iagnose, treat for medical and mental health needs, follow -up with students, educate and communicate

with parents, collaborate with therapists. Diagnosis and treatment of staff. Three years' experience as Nurse

P ractitioner consultant supporting mental health needs of adult clients requiring extended care in nursing

h ome, residential and transitional unit settings.

Inherent ability to identify spoken and unspoken causes of 'unwellness'. Known for outstanding work ethic,

a bility to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently to achieve high levels of patient and

family satisfaction. Ideal job would be to work as part of a team which respects each others' areas of

expertise and works collaboratively to assist clients in the process of becoming whole.

Licenses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] Family Nurse Practitioner License A P091070

Registered Nurse [RN] License number R037615

DEA License M B 2183325

Skill Highlights

Advanced competency in Adolescent Psychiatric Expertise in Types I and II Diabetes Mellitus,

e valuation and treatment i ncluding initiating insulin in Type II

S killed in treatment of frequently occurring S pecialized understanding and care of the older

concerns of the adolescent, e.g. STDs, Acne, w oman.

Birth Control. Over 15 years' outstanding care of Elders and

Experienced in Geriatric Psych, including t heir families.

d ementia. Highly skilled at establishing meaningful rapport,

mutual respect with all ages.

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner 0 6/2012 to Current

Ironwood Residential Therapeutic School Morrill, M E

Disciplined, energetic sole qualified provider of care on campus of up to 45 adolescents (13 to18) requiring

residential treatment for mental health/behavioral diagnoses. Utilizes strong assessment skills to accurately

evaluate, diagnose, treat and follow up acute physical illness as well as the need for psychotropic medications.

Frequently receives commendation from staff, students and parents for depth of understanding. This

u nderstanding combined with a high intellect, sincerity and motivation lead to an exceptional level of student

and parent trust and confidence in the care provided as well as the facility program. Quickly establishes high level

of respect and rapport with professional colleagues, building a working relationship that enables development

and execution of highly successful treatment plans.

Demonstrated considerable flexibility, educating ancillary staff to assist in treating and providing safety in the

presence of sudden acute communicable illness in this communal setting, e.g. mononucleosis, strep, lice, severe

poison ivy. Taught and supervised team of diabetes naive behavioral staff in the care of student with type 1

diabetes (A1c: >12%) and multiple mental health/behavioral diagnoses; 6 months later, student's A1c is 7%.

Nurse Practitioner Consultant in Maine 1 1/2009 to 0 3/2014

SBS Consulting, Inc. Newton, MA

Consultant for residents in 7 Maine facilities when Psychiatric assessment requested by Primary Care Provider.

Made treatment recommendations, provided support and therapies for clients residing in assisted living, extended

care (nursing home), Alzheimer units and transitional care units. Clients included geriatric, individuals recovering

f rom traumatic event and those suffering chronic illness preventing independent living. Enthusiastic client

support, fresh and i maginative thinking, and ability to put together disparate aspects of patient history to develop

i nnovative plans rapidly led to multiple referrals.

Clients thrived with the implementation of recommendations and the individualized, compassionate and creative

support provided.

Charge Nurse/Unit Supervisor 1 0/1996 to 1 1/2009

Ledgeview Living Center Newton, MA

Delivered high quality and compassionate care to 24 patients as charge nurse on skilled and extended care units.

Provided all nursing interventions for unit individuals including patient and family education, assessment, wound

care, physical assessment, medication delivery, updated PCP and made treatment recommendations.

Supervised the unit team to maximize quality of care.

Student 0 1/2007 to 0 5/2009

Husson University Bangor, MA

2 50 hours of clinical in Family Practice 2009, Sebasticook Family Practice 2009.

40 hours of clinical work in Family Practice, Leavitt Mills Free Clinic 2 008.

40 hours clinical in Geriatric Psych, Montello Manor, 2008.

100 hours Clinical in Adult/Geriatric Health, Livermore Falls Medical Center 2008.

200 hours Clinical in Adult Health, DFD Russell Medical Center 2008.

80 hours clinical in Women's Health, Waterville OB/GYN 2008.

80 hours clinical in Pediatrics, Penobscot Pediatrics 2 008.

Education and Training

Master of Science: Community and Family Nursing 2 009

Husson University Bangor, M aine, USA

G raduated Cum Laude

MSN

Bachelor of Science: Nursing 1 996

University of New England B iddeford, M aine, USA

G raduated Summa Cum Laude

4.0 GPA

BSN

Nursing 1 994

C entral Maine Medical Center Lewiston, M aine, USA

Degree: ADN

4.0 G PA

Award:President's Award for Academic Excellence (Highest Grades in Class)

R eferences

Ezra Kramer, LCSW

Therapist at Ironwood Residential Therapeutic School

67 Captain Cushman Road

Morrill, Maine 0 4952

207 -388 -9406 (Home Phone)

207 -930 -9406 (Cell Phone)

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Christa Nadeau, LCPC

Therapist at Ironwood Residential Therapeutic School

67 Captain Cushman Road

Morrill, Maine 04952

207 -692 -7777 (Cell Phone)

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Nikki D'Alessandro, BA

Behavioral Specialist at Ironwood Residential Therapeutic School

67 Captain Cushman Road

Morrill, Maine 0 4952

413 -461 -5025 (Cell Phone)

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