Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

NEKOL HATLEY

Dallas, Texas 214-***-**** ***********.*****@*****.***

Profile: Seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Recent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate with 11+ years of success and contributions in the medical field as a Registered Nurse; experienced treating patients in a multitude of settings to include mental health, rehabilitation, medical/surgical, intensive care, interventional radiology, and telemetry units in acute hospital and rehabilitation environments. Passion for the mental health field and broad-based background in the successful treatment of mental health population. Significant Skills and Abilities Include:

● Compassionate and devoted medical professional with a career marked by administering proactive patient care and building positive relationships with patients, their families, and all members of the healthcare team.

● Treated hundreds of patients/cases for those who were afflicted with various mental health conditions; remained attentive to each patient’s needs and aided others in optimal management of their condition(s) in order to lead a quality lifestyle.

● Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team comprised of physicians and specialty providers; educate multicultural patients and family members on prescribed treatment plans and protocols to achieve desired clinical outcomes.

● Superior reviewing, assessing, investigating and recording/reporting skills; comfortable working with a large volume of documents, medical records/reports and making appropriate healthcare decisions.

● Proven leadership skills exhibited working as a competent and reliable charge nurse; adept at training and mentoring seasoned and student nurses ensuring high standards of healthcare and uniformity/consistency of clinical practices through improved work procedures.

● Thrive in stressful situations with an accomplished record of stellar performance in the field; saved countless lives through being practical, attentive, and skillful.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Health Policy Development – Diagnostic Procedures – Laboratory Testing – Case Management Patient & Family Education – Program & Project Management – Communications & Instructions Preceptor & Trainer – Medical Research – Planning & Scheduling – Recording & Reporting Team Leadership – Regulatory Compliance – Best Practices – Follow-Up & Problem Solving EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Post-Master’s Certificate: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of Cincinnati, 12/2018 Master of Science: Nursing Education, Western Governors University of Texas, 12/2017 Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Western Governors University, 12/2016 Associates Degree in Nursing, El Centro Community College, 12/2007 Credentials:Psychiatriac Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Compact License), 2019-Present; Registered Nurse/Texas (Compact License), 2007-Present; Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke, (AHA); Medication Assisted Training (MAT) Certification; and Exposure to Telehealth PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parkland Hospital and Health System – Rapid Assessment Team Nurse (8/2013-Present) Regional Hospital

● Manage treatment plans and protocol for assigned patients as part of the Rapid Assessment Team and contribute in a leadership role throughout all healthcare situations.

● Respond to patient’s worsening conditions and provide rapid and timely intervention of a declining patient.

● Apply independent and interdependent interventions to restore stability and prevent complications on a case-by-case basis.

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● Administer complex or clinical specialty area care for assigned patient population in accordance of prescribed protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center – Interventional Radiology/Staff Nurse (1/2013-1/2014) Regional Hospital

● Assisted interventional radiologist with bedside procedures that included biopsies, thoracentesis, and paracentesis; administered moderate sedation under doctor’s supervision to patients receiving minimally invasive interventional radiological services.

● Conducted pre-examination and post-examination assessments for angiography, CT scan, and special procedures. Nightingale Nurses – Travel ICU Nurse (8/2012-12/2013) Various Metropolitan Hospitals

● Provided care to patients in ICU of various hospitals as a Travel Nurse.

● Administered treatment plans and protocols for critically ill patients; accountable for all facets of primary care, case management, and medication.

● Continuously assessed patients and documented patient histories; ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of all treatment regimens.

Hickory Trail Hospital – Mental Health Staff Nurse (2/2012-8/2012) Regional Hospital

● Administered treatment plans; provided compassionate care to patients suffering from various mental health conditions.

● Remained attentive to each patient’s needs; aided others with managing their condition(s) in order to lead a quality lifestyle.

● Assessed and planned all nursing care and organized daily workloads; reviewed treatment success at case conferences.

● Arranged support for patients, relatives, and care-liaison with doctors, social workers, and other professionals for optimal clinical outcomes.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas – Intensive Care Charge/Staff Nurse (9/2009-1/2014) Regional Hospital

● Provided nursing care and managed daily, critical work responsibilities as an ICU/Staff Nurse in a 24-bed unit.

● Managed staff assignments; supervised nursing staff for continuity of care and consistency of clinical practices.

● Served as an educational resource for all nurses on the units and led rapid response and code blue teams. Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas – Rehabilitation Charge/Staff Nurse (10/2008-9/2009) Regional Hospital

● Provided nursing care and managed daily workload as a Rehabilitation Charge/Staff Nurse in a 40+ bed rehab unit.

● Delegated nursing duties, supervised/supported staff on the floor, and maintained a high level of quality patient care.

● Developed and administered patient care plans that included assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.

● Administered yearly in-services to educate on important nursing practices; served as a preceptor to students and new hires.

● Revamped several procedures that improved patient care services and daily work performance of nurses on the unit. EARLY ROLES as Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse, Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Telemetry Staff Nurse, Charlton Medical Center.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● American Nurses Association and Texas Nurses Association TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Technically astute with working knowledge of diverse medical systems and equipment. Proficient in computerized charting and electronic medical records management using Meditech, Pearl, and some Epic EMR Software, as well as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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