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Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

Location:
Newton, MA
Posted:
June 15, 2015

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Meghan E. Blair

acp8ry@r.postjobfree.com

*** ******* ****** #* *********, MA 02446

240-***-****

Education

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA May 2015

Master’s of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health

GPA: 3.53/4.0, Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society

Northeastern University, Boston, MA May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience

GPA: 3.25/4.0

Licenses and Certifications

Psychiatric Mental Health-Nurse Practitioner May 2015

Board Eligible

Massachusetts Registered Professional Nurse August 2014

#RN2295488

Heathcare Provider CPR Certified

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student Experience

Pembroke Partial Hospital, Pembroke, MA

Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Fall 2014- Spring 2015

Performed initial intake evaluations with child and guardian and developed a treatment plan

Performed assessment of function, diagnosis, and management of psychotropic medications

Facilitate and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adolescents using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy

Collaborated with clinicians, patient care providers, parental guardians, department of children and families, and school counselors to achieve continuity of care

Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Fall 2014

Performed initial intake evaluations and developed a treatment plan

Performed assessment of function, diagnosis, and management of psychotropic medications

Facilitate and co-lead psychotherapy groups for adults using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy

Collaborated with clinicians, patient care providers, significant others, and family members to achieve continuity of care

Nursing Student Experience

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Boston, MA Summer 2014

Nursing Synthesis Practice

Synthesized knowledge from classroom education and clinical experience for treatment of patients in Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

Performed the role of Registered Nurse while anticipating acute and long-term treatment goals

Followed strict chemotherapy research protocols, comforted patients and families, and collaborated with care providers to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Arbour Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA Spring 2014

Psychiatric/Mental Health

Managed the mental health concerns of patients in acute, long term, and detoxification units

Developed working understanding of psychopharmacologic and therapeutic treatment rationale

Participated in patient interviews, assessments, and until milieu activities

Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA Spring 2014

Child Health

Assessed pediatric stages of development and tailored patient care accordingly

Refined skills in pediatric physical assessment, medication administration, and nursing interventions

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Spring 2014

Childbearing/Maternal Health

Performed postpartum maternal and newborn assessments, medication administration, and discharge teaching

Identified maternal and infant acute care needs and applied appropriate nursing interventions

Assisted in the labor and delivery process

Boston Healthcare for the Homeless; The Barbara McInnis House, Boston, MA Fall 2013

Community Health

Delivered medical respite care to chronically homeless individuals

Refined skills in physical assessment, medication administration, patient education, and patient advocacy

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Fall 2013

Adult Health Medical/Surgical

Provided care for patients presenting with a variety of acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and pre and post-operation

Practiced physical assessment, laboratory analysis, and pharmacologic administration

Engaged in patient teaching, resource establishment, and support for patients upon discharge

Related Experience

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Brighton, MA August 2012- September 2013

Certified Nursing Assistant Seton 7 East (Medical/Surgical)

Provided direct patient care as indicated by nursing and medical care providers

Helped patients perform activities of daily living and provided additional patient service as directed by patient

Emptied drains, collected specimen samples, completed EKGs, and vital signs

Assisted nurses with necessary tasks and interventions, assisted in emergency situations

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA July 2011- January 2012

Nurse Practitioner Assistant in Breast Center

Created, updated, and organized patient charts with pertinent information

Checked in patients, completed vital signs, assisted nurse practitioners and surgeons with necessary tasks

Comforted distressed clients and family members



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