Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

Hazel D. Frasier, MSN, APRN

**** ***** *****, ************, ** 32244 Home: 904-***-**** Cell: 904-***-**** Email: **********@*******.***

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Expert Psychiatric /Mental Health Nurse with 18+ years’ broad based nursing experience and 15+ years aiding and supporting planning, implementing and evaluating care. Improved quality and patient satisfaction by balancing genuine care, empathy, and compassion with skilled care plan development.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Medication Management to include Clozaril Management

Psychological Support

Psychological Interventions

Patient & Family Education

Diagnoses/Lab Interpretations

Psychiatric Evaluation

Emergency/Safety Response

Counseling & Support

Patient Stabilization

Patient Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Chemical Dependency

KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Excels in health promotion, self-harm prevention, sustaining therapeutic environment, treatment implementation, and psycho-education.

Demonstrates advanced clinical nursing care skills such as physical, physiological, and psycho-social assessments, IV therapy, and psychotropic medication administration.

Displays leadership skills by enforcing adherence to safety protocols, and maintaining a calm and productive unit as a supervisor and mentor.

Possesses exceptional communication skills that encourage patient involvement, promote autonomy, motivate staff, and gain colleague cooperation.

Instrumental in reducing expenses through overhaul of procedures, policies, processes, and patient care implementation while improving quality and patient satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HER HOPE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-West Palm Beach, Florida 05/30-present

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Collaborating with a team of licensed counselors and family APRN via telemedicine to provide mental health care to clients during a process of antepartum, pregnancy and postpartum.

Perform psych evals, follow-up and medication management

Areas of care include anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression and other mood disorders.

11/19/19—05/30/2020 Time off

LOCUM TENENS STAFFING, Ocala, Florida, Florida, 6/2019-10/31/2019

Contract with The Centers Outpatient Clinic

Worked independently and collaborated with a team of clinic run psychiatric nurse practitioners delivering care to adults and children who carry diagnosis for ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders schizophrenia disorders and other mental health issues.

Preceptor/supervised medical students for psych rotations.

LOCUM TENENS STAFFING, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 11/2018-5/2019

Contract with Magic Hollow Adult Outpatient Services

Filled in for psychiatrist on maternity leave. Collaborated with psychiatrist, case managers, RNs, and other staff members to provide care to a general adult population of clients with severe mental health issues

Conducted daily med management visits and psychiatric evaluations in the context of assessing, diagnosing prescribing, ordering diagnostic tests and evaluating results

LOCUM TENENS STAFFING, Jacksonville, Fl., 02/2018-11/2018

Contract with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital as a consultant.

Psychiatric nurse practitioner performed referred psych consults with patients across the life span.

Implemented medication regimes during hospital stay and discharge follow-up recommendations.

Implemented and rescinded baker-acts for patients at risk of self-harm or harm to others.

CELL STAFF, Jacksonville, Fl., 01/2018-02/2018

Contract with Jacksonville Sheriff Office as psychiatric nurse practitioner

11/17-/01/18-Time off

LOCUM TENENS STAFFING, Jacksonville, Fl. 09/2017-10/17

Contract ARNP at Wekiva Springs Hospital

Performed follow-up visits while covering for staff MD that included med management and brief supportive therapy.

LOCUM TENENS STAFFING, Tampa, Fl., 03/ 2017 – 08/2017

Contract ARNP with Northside Mental Health Center, Tampa Florida

Collaborated with psychiatrist, counselors and other staff members to provide care to a general adult population of clients with mental health issues

Conducted daily med management visits and psychiatric evaluations in the context of assessing, diagnosing prescribing, ordering diagnostic tests and evaluating results

LOCUM TENENS STAFFING, Orlando, Fl., 01/ 2017- 02/ 2017

Contract ARNP with Orlando Recovery Center, Orlando, Fl. 01/ 2017 -02/ 2017

Conducted med management and psychiatric evaluations to client with substance use and/or dual diagnosis

Assessed, diagnosed, prescribed and treated related symptoms of substance withdrawals via facility protocol

CONSILLIUM STAFFING, Jacksonville, FL., 05/ 2016-12/ 2016

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Contract ARNP with Sulzbacher Center through Consllium Staffing

Collaborated with ARNPs, MDs, case managers and counselors to provide best care appropriated to the homeless populations and clients with substance abuse issues.

Conducted daily psychiatric evaluations and medication management of clients who have been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective DO., Bipolar DO., Depression, Anxiety DO., ADHD, etc.

SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE RESOURCES, Jacksonville, FL, 01/2015 – 05/ 2016

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Contract ARNP with Naval Air Station Jacksonville through Spectrum Healthcare Services.

Collaborated with corpsmen, lead counselors, social workers and team psychologists in developing and implementing care plan to promote a better quality of patient care during their stay in the mental health program and aftercare if necessary.

Treated active duty and retired members and their dependents for substance abuse and other related mental health issues to include anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Conducted initial physical examinations to determine if appropriate for the substance abuse rehab program.

Conducted initial psychiatric evaluations, manage patient medication while in program; refer patients to psychotherapy as needed, and schedule follow-up visits for medication management.

Presented group lectures to enhance client’s overall mental health while maintaining a healthy balance in living.

Attended weekly continuous care reviews, updating status of clients’ progress to team social workers, counselors and psychologists.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed a therapeutic relationship with each client to help motivate and increase their confidence to maintain their sobriety.

HEALTHY MIND AND WELLBEING, Jacksonville, FL., 07/2012– 01/2015

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Diagnosed, prescribed and managed medications for an average caseload of 10-15 patients daily.

Ordered appropriate labs, interpreted test results, followed- up with treatment, and referred as needed

Key Accomplishments:

Developed positive working relationship with front office to assist with providing exemplary customer service to patients while increasing new patient visits on a daily basis.

RIVERPOINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Jacksonville, FL, 01/2008- 07/ 2012

Staff Nurse (Full-Time & PRN)

Formulated nursing care plans, implemented necessary interventions and assessed outcomes.

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Professional Experience Continued…

Formulated nursing care plans, implemented necessary interventions and assessed outcomes.

Managed the direct care of an assigned group of patients, assessed the physical and mental well-being of patients, conferred with physicians regarding patient status, and provided patient and family education.

Administered medication to patients as directed by a physician.

Served as resource person for knowledge of medication uses, side effects, and dosage.

Coordinated with the pharmacy to obtain medicine, verified the medicine received against the medication order, documented medications, and obtained required consent forms to administer immunizations.

Educated patient regarding medication administration, entered the details in the patient's chart, and monitored patients for reactions to medication.

Key Accomplishments:

Managed difficult situations in the Emergency Crisis Unit involving severely mentally ill patients that increased patent health and safety by 25%.

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE, Jacksonville, FL 3/2011 – 12/2012

Adjunct Psychiatric Clinical Instructor (Part-Time)

Clinical preceptor with students in their psychiatric mental health practicum role.

Evaluated student work and provided timely feedback.

Planned, developed, and used effective teaching methods and materials to assist students in meeting course objectives.

Reviewed, evaluated, and revised program curricula and teaching methods.

Key Accomplishments:

Demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and application resulting in a 100% student pass rate during class final exams.

COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA, Jacksonville, FL 2003 – 2010

Staff Nurse (Full-Time & PRN)

Assessed patients and devised treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.

Coordinated care efforts amongst volunteers and home care aides

Initiated communication with attending physicians and sought input from other sources regarding care plans and implementation procedures.

Supervised and documented patient observation.

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE, Jacksonville, FL 2004 – 2005

Charge Nurse (Baylor)

Organized prioritized and delegated unit work flow.

Constructed recommendations to provide for better and more efficient care to patients.

Contributed to strategic plans and initiatives to advance standards of care excellence, improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Served as a preceptor/mentor to new nurses. Provide guidance to staff members, assess staff performance and provide feedback to Nursing Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor.

Key Accomplishments:

Evaluated appropriateness of physician orders related to patients’ signs and symptoms, improving communication and decreasing daily hospital transports.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Psychiatric Mental Health, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

Associate of Arts (AA), Nursing, Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Nurse (RN), Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, Tallahassee, FL

Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, Tallahassee, FL

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Jacksonville, FL

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

ACTIVE LICENSES

Arizona

California

Florida

Virginia

RN Multi-State Licenses

INACTIVE LICENSES

Oregon

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