FLORA STOWATER

Phoenix AZ 480-***-**** ad3ayo@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a track record of focusing on holistic health. Proven success in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, including comprehensive assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans. Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, leading to improvement in patient care coordination. Established rapport with patients, resulting in an increase in treatment plan adherence. Keeps abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatric healthcare by attending continuing education events annually. Eager to contribute clinical proficiency, strategic problem solving, and a commitment to excellence in a challenging healthcare setting.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Psychiatric Assessment Diagnostic Skills

Medication Management Case Management

Therapeutic Communication Patient Advocacy

Treatment Planning Group Therapy

Crisis Intervention Risk Assessment

Collaborative Care Clinical Documentation

Patient Education Continuous Learning

Cultural Competence Empathy and Compassion Evidence-Based Practice Ethical Practice

WORK EXPERIENCE

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) 06/2023 to Current

PHOENIX MEDICAL & PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

PHOENIX, AZ

Weekend psychiatric mental evaluations, follow-up, assessments, admissions, discharges, and medication management in-patient setting. Patient population 18+ with mental illness and/or chemical dependency.

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP)

03/2022 to 05/30/2023

MIND 24-7 INPATIENT CRISIS (PEDS/ADULTS) PHOENIX, AZ

Performing psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, and family interventions

Executing crisis diagnostic assessments, reducing response time.

Treatment consents through capacity assessments. Implements risk assessments,

Enhancing patient education to improving treatment adherence

Successful discharge planning and placement to appropriate settings

Formulating and executing customized mental health treatment plans for designated child, adolescent and adult clients

Prescribing evidenced-based psychotropic medication treatment as appropriate.

HYBRID (TELE-IN PERSON) PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP)

10/2020 to 02/2022

BAYLESS INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE PHOENIX, AZ

Tele-medicine assessments of patients and medication management

Conducted personalized medication education sessions,

Laboratory and diagnostic studies, drug testing.

Enhancing compliance and reduction in missed follow-up appointments.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER 09/2018 to 12/2020 CORIZON HEALTH / CENTURION HEALTHCARE PHOENIX, AZ

Developed treatment plans for acute and chronic illnesses, in correctional setting.

Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and medication compliance

Applied changes in health promotion throughout the lifespan.

Conducted physical exams, diagnostic testing, and screening evaluations with a focus.

Emphasized preventative care and chronic disease management.

Patient education on disease management and medication compliance.

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE (RN) & CHARGE NURSE, INPT ADULT ACUTE PSYCH. 01/2014 to 01/2018

MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM PHOENIX, AZ

Conducted thorough physical examinations, reviews comprehensive patient health histories, and interprets lab tests and diagnostic.

Developed patient care plans for treatment teams, contributing

Provided educational guidance to patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle

Proactively recommended referrals for specialty care based on medical findings,

Assessed and evaluated patient physical and mental statuses.

implementing therapeutic interventions to improve overall patient well-being.

Appropriate documentation observations and patient interventions

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE (RN) & CHARGE NURSE, INPT ADULT PSYCH. 01/2012 to 01/2017

VALLEY HOSPITAL PHOENIX, AZ

Directed the ongoing assessment and admission procedures for a 24-hour acute level inpatient psychiatric hospital, implementing non-violent crisis methods.

Offered comprehensive patient education on newly prescribed medications.

Collaborated seamlessly across diverse units, managing cases related to PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorders, and alcohol and substances detoxification, while maintaining regular communication with on-call psychiatric and internal medicine physicians.

Administered both oral and parenteral medication therapies, ensuring compliance with health standards and regulations.

REGISTERED CHARGE NURSE-INPATIENT ACUTE FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY

01/2010 to 01/2014

ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL PHOENIX, AZ

Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric services for mentally ill patients, successfully assessing and contributing to the treatment of a diverse population, including a caseload of 50+ criminally insane patients.

REGISTERED NURSE AND WEEKEND HOUSE SUPERVISOR 01/2010 to 01/2012 AURORA BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL PHOENIX, AZ

Weekend House Supervisor of a 105-bed inpatient psychiatry.

Intake, assessments, court-order treatments, crisis management.

Night audits and schedule management

STAFF NURSE, LONG TERM ACUTE CARE, GERIATRIC/RESIDENTIAL 01/2007 to 01/2012

WESTCHESTER CAMPUS OF CARE TEMPE, AZ

Medication management, patient education, and documentation adherent to established policies and regulations.

Proactively managed and resolved patient and family queries, demonstrating a improvement in communication efficiency between physicians and residents.

STAFF NURSE, LONG TERM ACUTE CARE 01/2007 to 01/2009 SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL MESA, AZ

Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing support to a caseload of up to six adult and geriatric patients.

Managed diverse acute and life-threatening conditions, including respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, ESRD, and vascular/musculoskeletal injuries.

Conducted effective patient and family education sessions, patient and family understanding of disease processes, medical procedures, and therapeutic regimens.

Proficiently administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous medications, and IV therapy, maintaining a 9accuracy rate in medication administration.

EDUCATION

Post-Master PMHNP

University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

Master of Science in Nursing

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse-ADN

Brookline College of Nursing, Phoenix, AZ\

CERTIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Two-time nominee for the Daisy Award for Compassionate Care.

Lead medical professional for 122-patient bed facility and recognized for excellence in patient's rights advocacy.

LANGUAGES

English:

French (fluent)

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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