Nurse Practitioner Registered

EXPERIENCE

McLEAN HOSPITAL, Belmont, MA - Psychiatric Hospital

*/** – Present RESEARCH NURSE in PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

Screen and assess outpatients with severe mental illness for inclusion/exclusion criteria for FITNESS (“Fixed Dose Intervention Trial of New England Enhancing Survival in SMI Patients”) trial, in conjunction with research assistants and nurse practitioner colleague.

Follow up with study participants regarding general health and medications.

Order lab tests, interpret results, and intervene as deemed necessary after consulting with primary investigators.

6/09 – 12/15 STAFF NURSE on INPATIENT DETOXIFICATION, OLDER ADULT, and GERIATRIC

DEMENTIA units

Assessed patients’ signs and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs of abuse, while administering medication in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.

Assessed patient safety risks and provided intervention measures in older adults who were undergoing assessment for dementia, depression, and psychotic disorders.

Provided for teaching needs of patients and their families.

Assessed patients’ needs, identified patient behaviors that contributed to the development of a crisis, and utilized non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situations.

TILL, INC., Dedham, MA - Human Services Agency, Serving Developmentally-Disabled Adults

3/08 – 10/09 COMMUNITY NURSE

Provided basic nursing services to, and acted as health-advocate for, developmentally-disabled adults residing in group homes in the community.

Followed up on individuals’ medical appointments and issues, and maintained their medical records.

Trained direct-care staff in areas concerning the safety and health promotion of the individuals they serve.

NEW ENGLAND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, Woburn, MA - Acute Rehabilitation Hospital

2/07 – 6/09 REGISTERED NURSE, Telemetry Unit

Provided direct care to cardio-pulmonary patients (status-post CABG and/or respiratory failure) by administering medications, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and skin treatments.

Planned, assessed, implemented, and monitored direct patient-care.

Functioned as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physical and speech therapists, case managers, and rehabilitation physicians, regarding discharge planning.

CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, Somerville Hospital, Somerville, MA

4/03 – 6/09 ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR

Provided individual counseling and facilitated family meetings.

Assisted nurses with vital signs, and monitoring signs and symptoms of alcohol and/or opioid withdrawal.

Led patient discussion groups, focusing on short-term issues in early recovery.

Developed and implemented treatment plans, and maintained patients’ clinical records.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

AANP (adult/gerontology) certification.

Massachusetts certified nurse practitioner licensure.

Massachusetts DRP licensure, awaiting federal DEA license.

RN licensure for Massachusetts.

EDUCATION

MS in Nursing, 2015 University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

BS in Nursing, 2009 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, MA

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