Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

ROSEMARY JAMES

Maple Grove, MN 763-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a focus on treating mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc. throughout the lifespan. My goal as a provider is to provide the care that patients deserve. I am a good listener, compassionate, genuine, and empathetic. I am valued by management for strong decision-making abilities, developing methodologies to reduce patient aggression effectively, identifying specific behaviors, and providing intervention to prevent critical incidents. As a collaborative clinical team member, I utilize effective interpersonal communication and active listening skills to address varied issues and promote positive and productive team dynamics. Also, I am a strong leader who can prioritize, multitask, and delegate clinical tasks for effective care in working with patients with mental illness. I am an enthusiastic and results-oriented professional with significant years of experience in providing exceptional performance in transitional care units, primary care clinics, long-term care, and mental health hospitals dealing with different mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, MDD, anxiety disorders, dementia, and Alzheimer’s patients. A strong team player with good communication and leadership skills

Provide holistic care for patients.

● Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

● Case management, crisis interventions, and consultation.

● Supportive counseling/advocacy for patients and families.

● Monitor common health problems and refer to appropriate specialty.

● Medication management.

● Completing psychiatric evaluation.

● Provide age and culturally appropriate care

Abbott Northwestern Allina Health Hospital, Minneapolis MN 11/28/2022- date

Mental Health Psychiatric Unit RN (Adolescent/Adult)

Patient admission and risk assessment to ensure a safe transition to the unit and develop an individualized care plan.

•Every 15 minutes rounds/safety checks.

•Psychotic medication administration including emergency IM medication especially when there is a code green.

•Communication between the providers and patients on response to psychotropic medication and symptom management

•Redirection and de-escalation of patients when they are agitated.

•Preparing patients for ECT and other therapy treatments.

•Help patients overcome stigmas related to mental health and gender transition.

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis MN

North Loop Family Practice Clinic 6/7/2022 to 11/23/2022

Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers.

Assist with tracking and review of medical records and lab results.

Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule.

Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs.

Perform assigned clinical tasks under the direction of a provider including administering and dispensing medications and immunizations.

Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients of all ages in a family care setting.

Asymptomatic/Virology Clinic 6/7/2022-11/23/2022- (Still HCMC Hospital)

Testing asymptomatic patients for COVID-19 who are going for surgeries and minor procedures.

Covid vaccination to patients and educating them on side effects and what to look out for in case of anaphylactic reactions.

Patient referral to different departments within the hospital if they need additional triage.

Educating patients on the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, and good hand hygiene while waiting for their procedures.

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

COVID-19 RN Triage Nurse (Remote) 8/19/2020-3/08/2022

Triage patients with COVID-19 symptoms and set them up for testing. Offering patient education on how to manage symptoms.

Utilized the CDC Human Infection with 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Case Report Form to perform the telephonic interview and assessment.

Providing medical recommendations utilizing the most current CDC COVID-19 patient care guidelines and nursing judgment.

Facilitated direction to an appropriate medical provider, if necessary, per the guidance from the local or state health department.

Accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

Guardian Angel Care Centre Elk River, MN

Charge Nurse 04/2019 – 11/23/2020

•Manage and supervise a team of 5 nurses and 12 nursing assistants, ensuring adherence to nursing policies and regulations.

•Collaborate with administration to ensure proper running of the entire facility, ensuring patient care remains the top priority.

•Manage and maintain airway, circulation, and breathing to acutely ill patients while honoring their code status.

•Audit for completeness and accuracy of documentation of patient care plans and promptly update and revise with all changes.

•Initiate and maintain IV sites, draw labs, insert catheters, manage wounds, remove sutures, and document patient response.

•Provided over 200 patients with transition from admission to discharge by actualizing nursing interventions professionally.

•Consult, supervise, direct, and coordinate with other healthcare team members to provide unparalleled care to patients.

•Strong project management skills with critical thinking, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.

•Prepare, administer (oral or parenteral) medications, record, and evaluate effectiveness while implementing nursing care plans.

•Delegate responsibilities to nursing staff members per talent, education/training, and abilities.

Presbyterian Homes and Services Arden Hills, MN

RN Case Manager 10/2016-04/2019

•Provide guidance to collect patient insurance information by filling out the proper paperwork during the admission process.

•Obtained, organized, and documented medical records accurately and promptly in electronic health records without lag.

•Fostered relationships acting as a liaison between patients, health care team, and family enhancing patient satisfaction by 97%

•Assessed, admitted, and developed care plans with individualized outlined goals per the patient/family’s needs.

•Provided a wide scope of care including catheter care, medical administration, taking vitals, oxygen therapy, and wound care.

•Served long-term and chronically ill patients with mental health, acute/sub-acute care, and dementia providing comfort daily.

•Educate patients and families on healthy practices that promote health and overall well-being.

•Offer training to staff, especially new hires, to ensure quality care and adherence to HIPPA and state compliance.

•Collaborated with peers including providers to identify patient care requirements and develop treatment plans.

•Coordinating care for members and making calls to assess clients’ health status.

Home Health Aide 07/2012-10/2016

•Prepare, and administer oral medications, record, and evaluate effectiveness while reporting to the nurse on any incident.

•Assist residents with ADLs, record vital signs, and transportation, set up medical equipment, and follow care plans.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE ADULT: PINNACLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/LIFESPAN MENTAL HEALTH 08/2023- 04/2024

Worked independently

Rapidly established therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients

Obtained psychiatric-medical histories and psychiatric evaluations

Managed care for a panel of patients

Applied research

Collaborated with the providers

Preceptor collaboration in prescribing medication

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE ALL POPULATION: LIFESPAN MENTAL HEALTH 05/23-08/2023

Engaged in a therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients

● Obtained psychiatric-medical histories

● Performed psychiatric evaluations

● Completed family genograms

● Advanced beginner skills at prescribing and monitoring medications

● Advanced beginner skills as prescribing and evaluating effects

● Monitored labs

● Collaborated with providers

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PINNACLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 01/2023- 05/2023

Developed a therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients

● Obtained psychiatric-medical histories

● Performed psychiatric evaluations

● A basic knowledge of prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP), Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa (2024)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, Iowa (2018)

Associate Degree in Nursing (RN), Northwest Technical College, Bemidji, Minnesota (2016)

CERTIFICATIONS

PMHNP license MN # 202-***-****

RN license MN # 2419071

CPR and AED certification BLS for healthcare providers

REFERENCES

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