Nurse Practitioner Mental Health
Resume:
Peta Gay Bezek
**** ******* ***, ***** ****, FL *4287
*********@*****.***
941-***-**** - primary
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2017 – Dec. 2023
APRN-FNP
Currently Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) ANCC Certified, B-C ARNP working at Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare managing Psychiatric Patients in pediatric through adulthood as a Licensed Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse and APRN here in the state of Florida with an unrestricted, active compact license while under supervision of the Psychiatrist/Medical director for the past 3 yrs 10 months prescribing medications and referring for therapy for Mental Health.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) practice include Home visits per diem for management of Primary care needs to mainly homebound seniors and patients on hospital homebound as an independent contractor for USBD Hospitalist home care.
October 2016 to January 2017
RN-MSN, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL
Promoted and optimized the health while preventing comorbid decline/illness or injury with the diagnosis and treatment of patients while advocating for care to patient, family and the community population served. Using competent practice education professionalism collegiality and collaboration through ethics and research utilization along with leadership on a medical respiratory teaching floor at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
August 2015 to Nov. 2016
Registered Nurse St. Francis Hospital, Bradley Center
Working as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse at The Child and Adolescent unit as a charge and staff float nurse with Crisis Stabilization, Adult Inpatient and senior patients with Mental Health and substance abuse challenges with a holistic approach for other medical needs and providing nursing care.
February 2014 to August 2015 Columbus Regional Hospital
Working as a rehabilitation nurse while providing medical surgical nursing to keep the rehabilitation patients’ stable while completing therapy goals and working closely with the interdisciplinary teams to achieve patients’ goals and promoting their safety.
August 2011 to February 2014 Psychiatric RN West Central Regional Georgia Hospital
Duties include functioning as a Primary Nurse for assigned individuals to provide care as identified by planned intervention and evaluate effectiveness while assuming responsibility of the individual’s health and well-being. This is done by ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with all staff while evaluating and recording progress. Primary Nurse also provides teaching, and discharge planning with measurable goals for individuals. Additional duties include: Monthly monitoring of all nursing assessments, personal safety tool and monthly monitoring of vital signs via audit sheet. After identifying areas of concern with the initial nursing assessment and the personal safety interview tool, meet with the nurse to bring awareness to the area that is of concern. Perform incidental teaching as indicated and bring awareness of an area being missed or overlooked.
August 2017 to June 2011 PRN RN/LVN Agency nurse mainly with Medical Staffing Network
Worked at Multiple agencies and facilities to include: Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Home, Alzheimer’s units, CSU to include Charlotte County Mental Health, David Lawrence Treatment Center and Currently working at the Lee County Triage for Lee Mental Health in coalition with The Salvation Army, SWAFAS, Lee Memorial hospital and the Veteran’s Administration with duties to include Triage Nurse with assessments for intake to low demand shelter or referral for emergency care to include Mental Health Crisis, medical conditions and stabilization of. Function as a liaison between staff and patients while educating on disease processes, developing treatment plans, and ensuring follow-up care and medication compliance. Worked with Pediatric clients in home to maintain physiologic integrity by utilizing plan of care to include trachs, vents-pap, bi pap C,G,J buttons and ROM.
November 2009 to August 2010 Nurse On Call- RN Case Manager Home Health
Provide nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill as ordered by the physician. I initiated preventative and rehabilitation nursing procedures as appropriate for the clients care and their safety. Consult with the attending physician concerning alteration of the plan of treatment in consultation with the supervisor. Participate in case conferences. Evaluate client care and progress and make revisions in the nursing care plan as needed. Discuss with supervisors the need for involvement of other members of the health team. Participate in on-call rotation as necessary
April 2009 to Nov 2009- Registered Nurse Lifeline Home Health Care (LHC Group)
Provided care to patients in their home settings, while following plan of care to assess, implement, teach and case manage to achieve nursing goals while communicating with health management team.
March 2007 to August 2007- Registered Nurse (RN) Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Worked on the Medical Surgical Nursing Floor as a provider of care and a fulltime staff member. Periodically float to Cardiac Telemetry unit when needed.
August 06-Jan 2007 LVN/LPN
Odyssey Hospice
Provided continuous care to terminally ill pts in home and facilities while prioritizing to maintain comfort and family support by utilizing available resources according to policy.
Mar 06-August: LVN
Indian Oaks Living Center- Direct patient care to residents to include anodyne therapy for wounds and neuropathy.
June 2005-Dec 2005: Nurse Tech II
Scott & White Hospital
Provided patient care as unlicensed personnel while commencing Registered Nursing School under JCACO, OSHA and hospital policies and guidelines. I performed nursing duties to accommodate personal care, comfort, and safety for patients according to hospital policies. I promoted health and well-being for clients while ensuring safety during mobility
and transfer. I assisted in meeting nutritional needs for clients and recording the intake and output. Processed and supported clients request and provided individualized care. Monitor and record patient’s vitals and report significant changes. Review records, nursing diagnoses and doctors’ orders and carried out necessary nursing care
Oct 2002-Oct 2004: Automation Specialist
Army Career & Alumni Program (ACAP)
US Citizen maintaining accountability for soldiers to complete mandatory transition briefs. I coordinated client and interoffice files and paperwork. I managed distribution of letters of eligibility for out processing the military. I worked to out processed members exiting the military who met all their requirements for exit. Assisted soldiers on computer system to job search and utilize resources to accommodate transitioning back to civilian life.
Aug 1996-April 2006: Patient Administration Specialist
U.S. Army Vilseck Germany
Maintained and updated patient records and systems
Verified eligibility for care and services along with third party liability
Advocated for the rights of soldiers and family members to receive quality care
Verified births and death certificates and accessibility to clients
Communicates with patients and providers while working in military healthcare facilities.
Education/Qualifications
Summer 2018 – 2021 Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry enrolled University of
Massachusetts Amherst to include Neuropsychopharmacology course.
December 2016 Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, Florida
July 2011 Registered Nurse, Georgia
March 2007 Registered Nurse (Psychiatric Certification ANCC (PMHRN), Florida
March 2006 Licensed Vocational Nurse, Texas
Current BLS (CPR & AED)
August 2016 Walden University - Masters of Science in Nursing - FNP
December 2006 Central Texas College Graduate, Major Associate Degree
Nursing
2000-2002 Hawaii Pacific University 60 Credit Hours Earned, Major Nursing
1998-2000 Central Texas College Major Associates Degree General Studies
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