Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric

Ashlie L. Robinson

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401

Cell: 601-***-****

*********@*****.***

Objective

I am seeking a role as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner where I can join a diverse healthcare team. Additionally, I am interested in a challenging position as a nurse with a forward-thinking organization that can benefit from my practical experience.

Education

Psychiatric Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program

Walden University- College of Health Science

Anticipated Graduation Date: August 2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Nursing

Graduation date: May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi

Graduation Date: May 2010

Phlebotomy Certificate

The University of Southern Mississippi

Certificate Received August 2009

Experience

South MS State Hospital- Purvis, MS

May 2020- Currently

Psychiatric Staff Nurse

Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.

Administering psychotropic and similar medications.

Monitoring adherence to non-medicinal treatment regimens.

Removing potentially harmful and triggering environmental features.

Restraining, consoling, and sometimes medicating highly unsettled patients.

Recording patients' health journeys and reporting on notable alterations.

Conducting targeted psychoeducation, particularly within families.

Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.

Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.

Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.

Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.

Acts as an evening shift charge nurse for 22 beds of 52 total bed psychiatric unit, providing complete care for acute psychiatric adults.

Responsible for report/update patient behavior status, medical changes and documenting patient care.

Coordination interpersonal unit interactions with staff, identifying and reporting staffing needs, schedule daily assignments and tasks for assistant nurses/ technicians and schedule lunch breaks/dinner for shift staff.

Responsible for teaching new hires and supervising staff, to ensure patient care is priority.

Hattiesburg Clinic Dialysis- Hattiesburg, MS

November 2019- May 2020

Dialysis Nurse

Checking the patients' vital signs and assess their condition throughout the procedure

Teaching patients about their disease and its treatment and answering any questions

Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish

Making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors

Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications

Administering medications throughout treatment- IV, IM and orally.

Reviewing the patients' lab work, home medications and activities and letting the doctors know about changes in their patients' conditions

Helping patient’s follow-up with their transplant center

Supporting the entire care team in delivering quality care in a considerate, respectful manner

Hattiesburg Health & Rehab- Hattiesburg, MS

August 2019- December 2019

Wound Care Registered Nurse (Part-time)

Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the

gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal systems.

Utilizes current wound management theory when providing care to

patients with acute and chronic wound. Follows the standards of the

Organization of Wound Care Nurses (OWCN).

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.

Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.

Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.

Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services with nursing scope of practice.

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning to include patient, family, and employees as appropriate.

Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on the patient and clinical condition.

Acts as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.

Documentation meets current standards and practices.

Integrates research findings to clinical practice.

Participates in professional societies. Stays current with changes, new

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Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and manufacturers of

clinical products.

Knowledgeable of clinical products currently available on the market.

Operates all equipment correctly and safely.

Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.

Wesley Medial Center- Hattiesburg MS

June 2018- May 2019

Nursing Assistant

Feed, bathe and dress patients

Take patient vital signs 3X per 12-hour shift

Serve snacks/ meals, help with feeding

Change linens, make beds and keep rooms clean

Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures

Record Input and Output

Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient's condition or behavior.

Dallas Veteran Affairs Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Unit

January 2018- April 2018

Nursing Assistant

Provided patient care and assisted with diagnostic testing.

Performed and Recorded Vitals, Intake/output and weights.

Provided Patient bowel and bladder (B&B) care, bathing, grooming, and hygiene.

Continued rehabilitative exercising of patients as prescribed by professional rehabilitative staff.

Answering call lights and helping with veteran request.

Turned, ambulated, and repositioned veterans as needed.

Assisted with meals & tray set-up.

Performed hourly checks on each veteran to ensure their safety and well-being.

Communicated with other team members regarding the veterans; Reported issues to nurses.

Gradual bed setting to wheelchair exercises and range of motion.

Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges of residents.

Performed clinical non-direct patient care support.

Medical City Arlington

August 2017- September 2017

Student Nurse- Labor & Deliver

Completed Head to toe & focused assessment on obstetric patients

Completed psychosocial assessment on obstetric patients

Completed vital signs (blood pressure including automated device & manual, temperature, apical heart rate, pulse- rate/quality, auscultate heart sounds, auscultate lung sounds and pain assessment)

Interpreted & analyzed normal & abnormal assessment findings

Assisted with fetal monitoring & assessment

Completed & taught perineal care

Assisted with administration of prescribed medications

Assisted with Airway management (nasal suctioning of infants)

Practiced infectious control with each patient

Facilitated documentation in healthcare electronic system

Provided therapeutic communication with each patient

Ensured newborn screenings were complete

Assisted with the admission of Cesarean scheduled patients

Established PIV for admitted patients

Wellness HealthCare Solutions

September 2016– June 2017

Clinical Monitor (Community Case Manager)

Assist families on home & community-based Medicaid waiver program caseload with all aspects of family development.

Ensure that an on-going dialogue is established with all referral families and that family involvement is maintained throughout the service period. Assist the family in convening a team of service providers and informal supports to form a Family plan with clearly defined goals.

Complete all documentation using a computerized clinical record and maintain central file which will consist of documents such as: Risk and Safety Assessments, Environmental Checks, behavior health assessments, resource utilization records, case notes, legal documents and releases of information.

Facilitate the opening and closing of the case and oversee transition to an on-going care plan.

Communicate with staff regarding the assessment and Family plan progress reports as required.

Safety is a paramount importance; Complete monthly reports for supervisor in timely manner.

Dallas Veteran Affairs Hospital

January 2017- July 2017

Student Nurse – Medical Surgical/ Critical Care (CCU/MICU)

Practiced optimal care to individual with urgent needs

Practiced optimal safe medication administration to patients

Assisted with Basic care of patients such as bathing, making beds, turning/positioning, range of motion, deep breathing techniques, oral care, TEDS hose application, DVT stocking application and peri-care

Completed physical assessment such as head to toe, problem-focused, assess LOC, obtain patient health history and chief complaint

Interpreted and analyzed normal & abnormal assessment finds

Reported critical lab values to the primary physician

Completed & assisted with vital signs

Documented abnormal and normal findings

Interpreted and analyze lab results

Insertion of nasogastric tubes and ensured placement

Provided care for patients with nasogastric tubes

Provided care and management of wounds/drains (clean dressing change/ record drainage)

Provided airway management (oral suctioning, administration of oxygen)

Provide care and management for orogastric, G-button, gastrostomy, duodenal including administering TPN

Responded and assisted with CPR/ACLS during code

Established Peripheral IV

Collected blood specimen with successful venipuncture

Exemplified collection of bodily fluids required for various laboratory test

Transported patient to various areas of the hospital

Completed 12 Lead EKG

Brentwood Rehabilitative Center

August 2016- December 2016

Student Nurse- Nursing Foundations

Provided optimal care for critically ill/ rehabilitative/ long-term care patients with various conditions

Completed Head to toe & focused assessment on rehabilitative patient/ long term care patients

Completed psychosocial assessment on rehabilitative patients

Completed vital signs (blood pressure including automated device & manual, temperature, apical heart rate, pulse- rate/quality, auscultate heart sounds, auscultate lung sounds and pain assessment)

Practiced administration of prescribed medications

Assisted with basic care/total care of patients

Obtained 12-Lead EKG

Performed Urinary catheterization

Insertion of NG Tubes

Performed and Assisted with dressing changes

Knowledge of O2 and suction set up

Monitoring for general surgery patients and patients returning from diagnostic procedures

Transferring patient from one unit to another unit

Knowledge of pain scale monitoring

Practiced Patient/family discharge teaching

Electronic documentation

MHMR- Tarrant County

June 2015 – September 2016

Service Coordinator/ Case Manager

Provided ongoing services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Responsible for screening and assessment activities for clients Crisis intervention activities

Scheduled meetings with Medicaid/Medicare; Services planning and coordination

Monitored clients’ monthly or as needed basis.

Charted and recorded information in client files.

Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Conducted comprehensive initial in-home psychosocial assessments prior to first wraparound meetings.

Biomat- Grifol’s Plasma Center

December 2014 – June 2015

Phlebotomist

Assisted in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture Prep donors for and perform venipuncture

Responded to and assists with handling donor reactions in accordance with guidelines

Monitored donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product

Set up, disconnected, and operated the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all auto pheresis troubleshooting displays, documentation of exceptions, and the like

Ensured the proper calibration and maintenance of auto pheresis machines and associated equipment. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of production records and ensures donor confidentiality

Built rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support a long-term donation relationship.

Hickory Trail Hospital

March 2014- December 2014

Mental Health Technician

Learned to assist licensed nursing personnel in providing direct services to assigned population including health data collection; observations of behaviors and activities of daily living; assistance with activities of daily living including prompting, education, and support; specific assignments such as face checks, unit monitoring, one to one’s, overall supervision of residents, groups and other direct care duties as assigned.

Guided and assisted resident in activities of daily living and personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and exercise.

Performed and recorded vital signs and documents information in medical record of resident. Participated in specific treatment interventions such as coping skills, anger management, and other self-regulating behavior.

Collected and distributed laundry and house/unit supplies assisted responsibility for clothing and personal items.

Demonstrated basic knowledge regarding therapeutic communication and psychiatric recovery and rehabilitation skills. Understood the organization’s recovery based resident mission, vision and values and how these guide practice.

Continued professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self-study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the position.

Observed and assisted assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization.

Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Attended and participated in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings.

Assisted psychologist/psychiatrist and nurses with the treatment of patients who had various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental instability and physical and emotional abuse.

Worked under the supervision of a RN to assisted as an active part of the treatment team providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in ages from preschool through geriatrics.

United States Air Force

January 2011 – December 2015

Active-Duty Service Journey man/ Force Support Squadron 2011-2013

Part-time National Guard 2013- 2015

Basic Military Training Completion CPR Certified AED Certified Nuclear & Biological Chemical Training Service Apprentice Course Completion

Improved work methods and procedures to ensure economic operations and customer satisfaction. Inspected and evaluated services activities.

Determined effectiveness of service and retail operation programs by analyzing accomplishments with planned program standards and goals.

Ensured compliance with food safety guidelines; monitors work center by Food & Drug Administrators '09 Food Code- Programmed cash registers, completes before & after meal procedures by using Corporate Food Service Software.

Performed quality assurance evaluation duties for contract services. Analyzed inspection findings and took corrective action.

Wesley Medical Center- Hattiesburg, MS

August 2008- December 2010

Phlebotomist

Performed proper specimen collection from patients of all age groups, by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in

Proper tubes utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate

Verified & faxed patient results to MD/specialist; Ordered tests in the laboratory information system with 95% accuracy.

Performed blood collection on inpatients and/or outpatients in all areas of the hospital or satellite locations, to include adult venipuncture, neonate venipuncture and heel stick and special testing such as bleeding time, blood cultures, etc.

Performed blood culture processing by loading bottles into analyzer; Unloaded and plated positive blood cultures

Performed collection audits on LIS to monitor status of specimens.

Received specimens in the lab properly and properly inoculates appropriate media.

Processed send-out specimens to meet reference laboratory requirements.

Received and processed specimens from satellite locations.

Actively participated in training.

Certifications

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Phlebotomy Certification

Disaster Preparedness

TB Certification

Additional Qualifications

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook.

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