Experienced register nurse with ED, med/surg, Tele, psych, & CM skills

Jennifer O. Delmonte

**** ********* ****** *******, ** 36801 334-***-**** acg5b0@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

Experienced psychiatric mental health nurse seeking a position to help coordinate, case manage, and transition mentally ill patients into the community. Experienced in both psychology and criminal justice and has over 10 years of experience in both fields as well as 4 years of nursing experience. I have developed a passion and found my calling with helping those with psychiatric illnesses be able to function as well as they possibly can and improve their quality of life while giving the best evidence based standard of care.

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, December 2010

Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL

Masters of Justice and Public Safety, December 2007

Specialization: Victim Assistance

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Bachelors of Science Psychology May 2005

Minor: Criminal Justice

TRAINING, INTERNSHIPS, AND PRECEPTORSHIPS:

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Trained May 2013 at EAMC and functions as a SANE in EAMC ER

Preceptorship; Med/Surg, Orthopedics, and Neurology 225 hrs (Fall 2010)

Provided safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporated differences between patients’ health acuity into the provision of care. Integrated knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education.

Internship: Lee County Sheriff's Office (August 2007 - December 2007)

investigative assistant and evidence technician

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse

Alabama Board of Nursing 1-129901

CERTIFICATIONS

BCLS

ACLS

CPI

WORK EXPERIENCE

Behavioral Health RN Consultant (April 2014 – present) Envision 2020, Montgomery, AL

Provide expertise in developing policies/procedure/protocols for a special program providing case management services to recently incarcerated mental health consumers transition back into the community and prevent/reduce re-incarceration rates

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (May 2013 – present) East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL

Perform forensic examination on sexual assault victims, providing detailed and precise documentation, communication, give support and comfort to victims while remaining autonomous and objective in order to give a neutral accurate description of the exam performed and any noted abnormal observations if so call for in criminal court proceedings

Behavioral Health Nurse (July 2012 - Present) Care Network of East Alabama, Auburn, AL

Bridge the mental health patient between the community mental health center and primary care practice. Provide mental health case history for outpatient case manager. Assist in medication lists on recently discharged patients with mental illnesses along with other medical conditions. Provide transitional care for recently discharged patients with mental health diagnoses to prevent re-hospitalization during the allotted time frame set by company policies and protocols. Primarily providing case management services, transitional care, service coordination, education, and support to patients discharged from an acute inpatient psychiatric facility.

Registered Nurse (December 2010 – July 2012) East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL

Psychiatry – assessed the mental and physical health of patients, provided quality education and therapeutic communication with patients admitted to our specialized unit, monitored their progression and make recommendations for their continued care plans, continuous documentation and case management of patients.

Orthopedics/Neurology/Med-Surg – Provided safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. Incorporated differences between patients’ health acuity into the provision of care. Integrated knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education.

Multi-Care Technician (December 2009 – December 2010) East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL

Assisted in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and received written and /or oral assignments and direction.

Office Manager (May 2005 – May 2007) Central Removal & Restoration, Inc.; Opelika, AL

Assisted in scheduling and coordination of the work force. Prepared billing invoices and compiled documentation for accounts receivable and payables for the accountant. Prepared and maintained all proposals and estimates for construction jobs. Prepared and maintained payroll records.

Assistant Legal Secretary (June 2001 – June 2003)Kenneth Wilkes, Attorney; Opelika, AL

Completed legal documents for client such as wills, deeds and Advance Directives. Assisted with probate estates, completed dictation and legal summaries, answered switchboard and assisted clients with their needs. Completed billing for accountant.

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:

American Nurses Association

National Alliance on Mental Illness

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

AWARDS & HONORS

Southern Union State Community College Presidential Scholarship (Fall 2001 – Spring 2003)

Psi Chi (The National Honor Society in Psychology (December 2004 – present)

University of Alabama at Birmingham License to Learn Scholarship (November 2004 – May 2005)

East Alabama Medical Center Full Tuition Scholarship (August 2009 – December 2010)

Auburn University Accelerated BSN program

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