Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Objective A quality oriented, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), desiring to expand on a career where dedication coupled with experience and initiative are valued and recognized. To provide psychiatric mental health to geriatrics, adults, adolescents in mental health facilities, local medical entities, correctional facilities, and private practices. These duties include, but not limited to:
• Initial assessment and recommendation for care
• Crisis interventions as appropriate
• Ongoing group and/or individual therapies
• Ongoing medication management
• Ongoing management of laboratory reports (order, review, intervene)
• Periodic evaluation of patient progress and future treatment recommendations
• Treatment of minor or chronic medical conditions that may co-exist with mental health conditions
Duties are performed under the guidelines established by the state board of nursing/medical examiners and in collaboration with a licensed physician. Professional
experience
Psychiatric Travel Nurse
St Joseph’s Angel Staffing- Houston, TX
June 2021 to July 2022
• Served as mentor, coach and team builder of inexperienced licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Able to develop the special patient rapport required to care for these chronic and critically ill patients.
• Educated patients regarding their medications, procedure and treatments.
• Additionally, they provided preoperative, inter-operative and post- operative care instruction.
• Provided inpatient nursing care to patients receiving treatment on a COVID-19 unit
• Adaptation to new facility protocols paired with split-second decision-making skills ensured continuity in care
• Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes
Psychiatric Nurse
Maxim Agency- Perimeter Behavioral Health- Arkansas, MS Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
March 2020-April 2021
• Identifies and documents patient information based on data collected through nursing assessments, information obtained through family, significant other, and/or primary caregiver.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Creates and establishes patient assignment priorities based on patient's needs, nursing assessment, identified problems, and estimated length of stay while developing short- and long-term goals and desired treatment outcomes.
• Assesses patients' vital signs and reports abnormalities to physician.
• Assist patients through admission and discharge processes.
• Provides and coordinates care to patients during hospitalization.
• Administers medications to patients, verifies informed consents have been obtained prior to administering medications; evaluates and documents patient's response to medication(s), reports any medication errors.
Community Health Nurse
Cherokee Health Systems - Memphis, TN
September 2019 to March 2020
• Identifies and documents patient information based on data collected through nursing assessments, information obtained through family, significant other, and/or primary caregiver.
• Creates and establishes patient assignment priorities based on patient's needs, nursing assessment, identified problems, and estimated length of stay while developing short- and long-term goals and desired treatment outcomes.
• Assesses patients' vital signs and reports abnormalities to physician.
• Assist patients through admission and discharge processes. Psychiatric Nurse
Lakeside Behavioral Health- Memphis, TN
July 2018 to August 2020
• Monitor the medication and treatment of patients diagnosed with Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
mental illnesses, distresses, or disabilities.
• Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day.
• Perform admission assessments and discharges on psychiatric patients, administering medications and treatments, and participating in crisis interventions.
• Supervised up to 10 staff on a 35-bed adult unit of a psychiatric facility, specializing in rapid stabilizing and crisis interventions.
• Explained details of mental illness and medication administered to patients' families.
• Administered oral medication and injections according to prescribing physicians' recommendations.
• Explained coping methods useful to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
Psychiatric Technician
July 2018-August 2019
• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
• Conduct community groups for patients.
• Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity.
• Assisted and counseled 20-50 patients daily.
• Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
• Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Medical Surgical Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health – Southaven, MS
July 2018- December 2019
• Followed and comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
September 2016- March 2018 Baptist Memorial Memphis Memphis, TN Nursing student Nursing Tech
• Assist the Registered Nurse with patient care in the areas of monitoring patient vital signs, appropriate documentation, patient hygiene
• Assist in ambulating patients
• Assist nurse with pharmacy and blood bank deliveries
• Assist other staff and patients as needed.
Education
Professional
Organizations
January 2020- May 202022 Walden University Baltimore, MD
Master, PMHNP
January 2019- January 2020 Western Governor’s University Salt Lake City, Utah BS, Nursing
September 2016- March 2018 Concorde Career College Memphis, TN Associate Degree
2018 American Nurse Association
Presentation 2020 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider 2019 Basic Life Support- American Heart Association 2008 Pediatric Nursing: Memphis Oral School for the Death Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Certification 2010 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider 2006 Basic Life Support- American Heart Association 2022 Nationally Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with the ANCC
Clinical Rotation
• Alliance Health Services – Memphis, TN
Hortense Bissila, PMHNP-BC 160 Clinical Hours
Psychotherapy with Individuals
• Ableto Virtual Behavioral Health Care- Spring Hill, TN LaJoya Reed, LCSW, Psychiatrist 160 Clinical Hours Psychotherapy with Groups and families
• Alliance Health Services – Memphis, TN
Hortense Bissila, PMHNP-BC 160 Clinical Hours
Psychiatric Mental Health of Child and Adolescent
• Alliance Health Services – Memphis, TN
Dr. Melanie Nolan, DNP, 160 Clinical Hours
Psychiatric Mental Health of Child and Adolescent
References 1- Ebony Friar
25844 Winterwood Drive
Madison, AL 35756
2- Ashley Plumblee
1353 Creek Valley Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
3- Astin Belvins
1240 13th St.
Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Tarnesha Lee, MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
August 16, 2022
Dear Sir or Madam:
In support of my keen desire to work with an organization that has a reputation for quality and excellence, I am submitting my application for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Adolescent/Adult) position with your facility. The enclosed résumé will provide you with information concerning my clinical/nursing and educational qualifications. While caring for patients manifesting various medical and psychiatric conditions, I strive to maintain a quality-oriented perspective in addressing issues with regard to specific patient care. This approach has enabled me to improve levels of patient care, enhance the efficiency of staffing, and ultimately, promote patient recovery. The experience I have gained working in various health care settings has provided me with exposure to diversified patient populations. My cultural diversity is an asset to any employer by helping to bridge gaps and remove barriers among co-workers, as well as patients and their families.
It is my hope to offer my dedication, compassion, and hard work ethics to further build a career full of advancement opportunity with the right employer. I am confident that I will demonstrate how my background and professional commitment may be mutually advantageous. Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
23654 Silver Palm Trail
New Caney, TX 77357
E-mail: *********@*****.***
I can be reached at 281-***-****, *********@*****.*** if you have any further questions. Thank you for your attention, consideration, and anticipated response. Sincerely,
Tarnesha Lee MSN, PMHNP-BC
Enclosure: RESUME