L AURIE STEPHENS

*** ******* ****, *** *, Yorktown, VA 23692

757-***-****

acd70k@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)-4.0 grade point average

Master of Science, May, 2014

P sychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track

CLINICAL ROTATIONS:

VCU Nelson Outpatient Clinic, Richmond, VA

1 80 hours

Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic mental health problems

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a nd psychiatric disorders for a diverse outpatient adult population with an

a ge range from 18 to 65.

Ensured patient safety through the appropriate prescription and

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m anagement of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Demonstrated competence in conducting individual and group

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p sychotherapy and integrating family centered approaches when

a ppropriate.

Coordinated appropriate referrals and transitions to other healthcare

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p rofessionals and community mental health resources, and to a higher

l evel of care when appropriate.

Provided psycho-education to clients to promote knowledge,

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u nderstanding, and effective management of overall health maintenance,

m ental health problems, and psychiatric disorders.

Gained thorough documentation skills through the utilization of Cerner e-

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charting.

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Colonial Behavioral Health CSB, Williamsburg, York-County, Poquoson,

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VA 2 35 hours

Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic mental health problems

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a nd psychiatric disorders for a diverse pediatric to adult population with

a n age range from 6 to 70.

Assisted with adolescent tele-psychiatry at the Merrimac Detention

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C enter, formulating appropriate assessment, diagnoses, and medication

m anagement.

Ensured patient safety through the appropriate prescription and

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m anagement of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Worked with uninsured population at Lackey Free clinic which entailed

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d iagnosis and assistance with medication management of chronically

m entally ill clients with multiple comorbidities.

Coordinated appropriate referrals and transitions to other healthcare

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p rofessionals and community mental health resources, and to a higher

l evel of care when appropriate.

Provided psycho-education to clients to promote knowledge,

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u nderstanding, and effective management of overall health maintenance,

m ental health problems, and psychiatric disorders.

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Crisis Stabilization Unit, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority,

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R ichmond, VA 1 35 hours

Demonstrated advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills in

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a dults in an acute state of mental health crisis.

Managed complex mental health problems and psychiatric disorders using

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e vidence-based interventions, including psychopharmacologic and

p sychotherapeutic interventions.

Evaluated the effectiveness of planed interventions in relation to

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e xpected clinical outcomes and patient centered recovery goals.

Participated in the development and continuous improvement of systems

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t hat support the implementation of high quality care, including

d emonstrating multidisciplinary team problem solving.

Demonstrated leadership within the interdisciplinary health care team to

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e mploy interdisciplinary approaches that improve outcomes and meet

c lient needs.

• Applied ethical and legal standards in all areas of advanced practice

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p sychiatric mental health nursing.

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O ld Dominion University (ODU)-4.0 grade point average

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), May 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

RESOURCE POOL RN

Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA

( February 2009-December 2009)

Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton VA

(January 2011-March 2014)

ACQUIRED SKILLS:

Administered comprehensive nursing care to a wide variety of patients on medical, surgical,

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c ritical care, orthopedic, postpartum, and mental health floors.

Became highly adept at a number of different nursing skills including wound care, surgical

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c are, cardiac pre and post procedural care, postpartum specific care tasks, and temporary

d etainment/restraint care specific to the mental health population.

Attained the invaluable trait of flexibility and adaptability working on various units with

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d ifferent coworkers daily.

Acquired excellent communication skills including mastering the delivery of quick yet

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e fficient handoff with co-workers, considering the demands of a “float” nurse required to

m igrate to different units (often several times within the same shift).

Utilized Epic computer documentation system for charting.

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I CU RN

Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA

(June 2007-June 2011)

ACQUIRED SKILLS:

Acquired skills in comprehensive, intensive nursing management and care coordination of a

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d iversified critical care population, including the mechanically ventilated client.

Managed intensive high risk medication drips for critically ill clients.

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Gained advanced assessment and teaching skills including the assumption of the role of

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p receptor for a new RN graduate and new hires.

Developed leadership skills from multidisciplinary resuscitation efforts, the opportunity to

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e xercise critical thinking skills in emergent situations and establish autonomy within the

a ppropriate scope of practice, and the episodic assumption of the charge nurse role.

Utilized Meditech comprehensive computerized documentation.

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PCU RN

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Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA

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(June 2006-August 2007)

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ACQUIRED SKILLS:

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Administered comprehensive nursing care from admission to discharge of a progressive care

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p opulation including mechanically ventilated tracheotomy patients and post cardiac

p rocedural care clients.

Experience with frequent ECG interpretation.

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Acquired excellent time management and organization skills given the nature of a fast paced

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u nit.

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CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse License, State of

VA

E xpires 02/28/2016

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Expires 04/2015

AFFILIATIONS/HONORS

American Nursing Association

2005-present

American Psychiatric Nurses

A ssociation

2014-present

Sigma Theta Tau

2 006

Phi Kappa Phi

2006

ODU School of Nursing Chair Award

2 006

ODU School of Nursing Valedictorian Academic Award

2006

ODU Student Nurse Association Member

2005-2006

ODU Helping Hands Award

2 006

ODU Summa Cum Laude Graduate with Departmental Nursing Honors

( 4.0)

2006

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer Worker

Water’s Edge Church

Delivery of lesson planning for children’s ministry and provide

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i nteractive learning activities weekly for two hour intervals.

Volunteer at various community service events including service at

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Avalon, a battered women’s shelter in Williamsburg, VA by painting and

o rganizing rooms, and local clean up at Newport News Park

Participate in a weekly group gathering to facilitate leadership and

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f ellowship within the local community.

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*REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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