JOY EDE, APRN, PMHNP-BC, RN

**** *. ***** **** **, Missouri City, TX 77489,

832-***-****, adrzg5@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Of Qualifications

** *****’ experience as a registered nurse (RN)

** ***** *pecialty experience in geriatric, Child/adolescent, and adult Psychiatric nursing

Skilled in working with youth and low resource populations, utilizing a strengths - based and trauma informed approach. Experienced in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention and staff development.

Dedicated mental health advocate with a demonstrated history of working across the lifespan and care continuum. Passionate team player focused on health promotion.

Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crisis, facilitate groups and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Strong organization and excellent communication skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing: Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (November, 2019)

Bachelors of Science in Nursing: Grand Canyon University, Arizona (January, 2016)

Associate in Nursing: Houston Community College (September, 2002)

Licenses:

License: APRN (PMHNP-BC), DEA (January, 2020)

Suboxone Waiver (September, 2020)

Registered Nurse (RN) (October, 2002)

Professional Experience

Larry Flowers & Associates PA, Cypress, TX.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – BC, APRN (May 2020 - Current)

Assesses, diagnose and treats patients while maintaining an appropriate and timely electronic health record for each patient seen in accordance with the clinic policies and procedures.

Assessment of clients referred for evaluation and treatment by primary care providers via telemedicine. Prescribes medications within my scope of practice as needed and monitors client’s response to medication. Orders relevant lab tests and procedures with appropriate consent to help in the diagnosis and management of patient's condition.

Oversees the quality of care delivered to patients with collaborative arrangement with the medical director. Assesses the clinical appropriateness of admissions and collaborates with the intake department. Works with the psychiatrist in caring for patients. Performs psychiatric assessments while providing ongoing care for patients. Requests and provides consultation when indicated or requested. Within scope of practice, provides individual therapy, family therapy and medication management as needed for patients under my care. Maintain patients’ confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA standards.

BES Group & Associates (Dr. Rawls), Houston, TX

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – BC, APRN (April 2020 – January, 2022))

Assessed clients referred for evaluations and treatments by primary care providers via telemedicine equipment. Prescribed medication within my scope of practice as needed and monitored client’s response to medication. Ordered relevant lab tests and procedures with appropriate consent to help in the diagnosis or management of patient's condition.

Had an oversight of the quality of care delivered to patients with collaborative arrangement with the medical director. Assessed the clinical appropriateness of admissions and collaborated with the intake department. Worked with the psychiatrist in caring for patients. Performed psychiatric assessments while providing ongoing care for patients. Requested and provided consultation when indicated or requested. Within scope of practice, provided individual therapy, family therapy and medication management as needed for patients under my care.

MHMRA - Neuropsychiatric Center (NPC), Houston,TX .

Registered Nurse (RN) (September 2017 – Present)

Played a key role on interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, RNs and social workers. Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the areas of suicide watch procedures, safety methods, discharge planning and documentation. Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of team members for levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.

Patient assessments and care of adolescents, adults and geriatric patients with different kinds of mental health/psychiatric emergencies. Crisis stabilization and team work. Assessments, admissions, and discharges of patients. Review/Management of medication. Care of patients with substance and alcohol abuse: Familiar with detox protocol. Ongoing patient’s assessments and monitoring of treatments and progress of patient’s condition. Working as a trusted partner for physicians. Generated individualized patient care plans.

Drew blood work (Lab draw), PO/IM Medication administration and monitoring, restraints/seclusion monitoring and admission/discharge/Documentation. Maintained all equipment in working order. Assisted staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Followed physician orders for treatment and evaluated requirements for treatment. Monitored patient response to therapy by evaluations of vital signs, arterial blood gases and breath sounds. Consulted with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient status

West Oaks Psychiatric Hospital, Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) (2011 – Present )

Worked with variety of patients ranging from Children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Patient assessments, admissions and discharges. Cared for patients with substance and alcohol abuse. Familiar with detox protocol. Reviewed and managed medications.

Generated individualized patients’ care plans. Worked as a trusted partner for physicians. Cared for patients with substance and alcohol abuse: Familiar with detox protocol. Collaborated with physicians, colleagues, and families. Supervising licensed vocational nurses and certified nurse assistants (CNAs). Administered and monitored medications and treatments. Observed and recorded changes in patients’ behavior

Westpark Springs Behavioral Hospital, Richmond TX

Registered Nurse (RN) (2014 – 2017 )

Assessed, admitted and discharged patients. Worked with variety of patients : adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Cared for patients with substance and alcohol abuse: Familiar with detox protocols. Reviewed and managed patient medications.

Worked as a trusted partner for the physicians. Worked well in a team setting : collaborated with physicians, colleagues, and families. Administered and monitored medications and treatments. Observed and recorded changes in patients’ behavior. Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Supervised licensed vocational nurses and certified nurse assistants (CNAs)

St Joseph’s Hospital, Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) (2012 – 2014 )

Assessed, admitted and discharged patients. Worked with variety of patients : adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Cared for patients with substance and alcohol abuse: Familiar with detox protocol. Reviewed and managed patient medications. Generated individualized patient care plans

Established treatment plans and operated medical equipment. Administered medications and treatments.

Performed blood work (Lab draw). Observed and recorded patient behaviors. Consultedwith physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient conditions.

Decency Home healthcare, Houston, TX

Director of Nursing - RN (2006 – 2016 )

Working as the admission nurse/ relief supervisor. Patient assessments, admissions and discharges. Case management. Liaise with family/physicians in generating patients care plans. Review/management of medication. Establishing treatment plans and operating medical equipment

Administering medications and treatments. Observing and recording patient behavior. Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Supervising licensed vocational nurses and certified nurse as

Triumph Hospital, Houston, TX . Medical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) (July 2004 – August 2010 )

Worked with variety of patients including geriatrics. Patient assessments, admissions and discharges. Generated patient care plans. Established treatment plans and operated medical equipment. Administered medications and treatments. Performed blood work (Lab draw).

Observed and recorded patient behavior. Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Supervised licensed vocational nurses and certified nurse assistants (CNAs). Performed diagnostic tests

Memorial Hermann Hosp, Houston, TX. Medical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) (Sept 2002 – Dec 2004 )

Assessed/monitored variety of medical/post-surgical patients. Patient assessments, admissions and discharges. Generated patient care plans. Established treatment plans and operating medical equipment. Administered medications and treatments. Observed and recorded patient behavior.

Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Supervised licensed vocational nurses and certified nurse assistants (CNAs). Performed diagnostic tests .

Reference: Will be provided upon request

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