Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Bryan Burroughs-FPMHNP Candidate

** ****** ** • Rochester, New York, 14619 • ***************@*****.*** • 585-***-**** • LinkedIn

EDUCATION University of Rochester School of Nursing St. John Fisher School of Nursing

Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Bachelor of Science, (BSN) – Dec 2012

FPMHNP, May 2017 (expected)

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 600 hours of clinical experience working with mentally challenged adults, adolescents, and children;

Working with consulting psychiatrist to implement model of service integration, policies and procedures to support integrated behavioral health services;

Offering consultation/supervision as needed to medical providers and integrated care programs;

Performing psychiatric evaluations, consultations and brief treatment for patients;

Assuming responsibility with consulting psychiatrist for the prescribing, monitoring and stabilization for patients who have been prescribed medications;

Conducting medication follow-up for patients that have been evaluated and are in need of ongoing care;

Providing consultation to medical providers and families on psychotropic medication management;

Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings in Primary Care/Behavioral Health integrated care model;

Participating in training for medical and behavioral health staff on and psychotropic medication management for diagnoses commonly treated in a primary care setting;

Working in conjunction with Psychiatrist on patient medication management and the provision of staff training;

Participating in supervision with consulting psychiatrist;

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse – Upstate Medical University Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

May 2016 – April 2017 (Travel assignment through Sunbelt Staffing)

Caring for patients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness;

Assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care;

Building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns;

Ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment;

Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress;

Applying de-escalation techniques to help people manage their emotions and behaviors;

Preparing and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals;

Providing evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety;

Encouraging patients to take part in art, drama or occupational therapy where appropriate;

Organizing social events aimed at developing patients' social skills and helping to reduce feelings of isolation;

Preparing and maintaining patient records;

Producing care plans and risk assessments for individual patients;

Ensuring that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed under New York State Mental Hygiene Law;

Working with patients' families helping to educate them and the patient about their mental health problems; promoting a 'recovery' based approach to care.

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical/Detoxification Unit – Crouse Hospital

September 2015 – December 2015 (Assignment through Adecco Medical & Science)

Accurate and timely documentation using EMR;

Administered care for ETOH withdrawal using CIWA Ativan or Valium protocol;

Monitored patients for signs and symptoms of alcohol/opioid withdrawal;

Frequent encounters with profoundly MR patients;

Wound care, including fistulas, chest tubes, and sacral wounds;

Proficient Foley and Coude catheter insertion using sterile technique;

Analyzed data regarding utilization, tracking and trending, practitioner practice patterns; productivity, length of stay, readmission rates, program effectiveness, compliance and client; needs

Registered Nurse – Hillside Family of Agencies

March 2013 – February 2016

Provided psychiatric nursing services for residential children 5-14 years of age under the direction of the Psychiatrist and Director of Nursing

Maintained effective communications with the Facility and Residential staff

Completion of specific duties and responsibilities as designated by the Psychiatrist and Mental Health Director/Mental Health Coordinator and as listed in institution policies and procedures. These duties include; assessments, participation in treatment teams, committees, specific medication administration, psychiatrist appointment coordination, staff, family, and youth education, hospitalization care management planning and implementation, and functioning as needed as a liaison between the Mental Health and Medical Departments

Implemented specific treatments as ordered by the staff psychiatrist

Provision of medication education to youth to inform them of the nature of psychotropic medication, the need for compliance with physician orders in taking medication, signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions, and the need for youth to report problems with medication

The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities are performed as assigned

Patient Care Technician – Highland Hospital

June 2011 – March 2013

CERTIFICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS

New York State Board Certifications – Registered Nurse

Volunteer – Oncology Department, Highland Hospital

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