PROFILE and OBJECTIVE

Accomplished, ANCC Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in family Mental Health with clearly demonstrated professional commitment and personal responsibility, with:

-Over 15 years of highly respected diverse experience in Psychiatry, General Medicine and Clinical Operational Management

-Formally recognized academic performance, highly developed academic skills, and credentials.

-Excellent clinical experience and performance.

-Concentrated on clinical quality and patient safety as well satisfaction.

-Highly effective communication skills to all levels of healthcare organizations.

-Proficient in Electronic Medical Record and E-prescribing.

Seeking to make a high-level and compassionate contribution within a demanding clinical and healthcare education community in Psychiatric Nursing with strong commitment to:

-Initiate psychiatric and psychosocial assessments; and therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety, depression, and all other mental health conditions pertaining to the patient.

-Obtain comprehensive health and medication histories, request special diagnostic and laboratory tests, interpret test results, and develop comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans.

-Explains useful coping mechanisms to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.

-Monitor vital signs, nutritional intake, weight circumference and BMI, and signs and symptoms of complications.

-Prescribe pharmacological therapy consistent with medical evaluation, treatment plan and current standards of practice.

-Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations. Refer clients for more specialized or inpatient interventions in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary.

-Collaborate with the staff psychiatrist, the nursing staff and technical personnel, the counselors, and all other treatment team members.

-Provide psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.

-Communicate with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.

-Provide patient with follow up appointments for medications management/evaluation; and maintain appropriate health records.

-Maintain appropriate files; develop and follow through on treatment plans within organizational guidelines; and prepare reports on the clinical management of patients.

EDUCATION

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN

MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 2021

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science, BSN Nursing 2014

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

Master of Applied Science, Psychology 2005

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Applied Science, Psychology 1993

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, ANCC, Active

CPR/BLS American Heart Association Care Provider, Active

LICENSURE:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PA State,

Registered Professional Nurse, RN, PA State, Active, 664643

PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP-THE BRADLEY CENTER

CORAOPOLIS, PA 11/19-05/2020

-Attends treatment team meetings for patient case review, discharge planning and medication changes

-Interviews and assesses patients upon admission

-Evaluates patient files to obtain historical data, diagnoses, and medications

-Attends supervision sessions with preceptor for feedback, clarification of questions and issues

-Observes preceptor during interaction with patients, medication review and updates

-Observes preceptor while educating patients and staff, participates when indicated

CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP-WILLOWBROOK GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY UNIT

MCKEES ROCKS, PA 08/19-11/2019

-Attends individual and group therapy sessions

-Conducts assessments

-Completes intake interviews

-Attends and participates in individual, group and family therapy sessions

-Completes and dictates discharge plans

-Attends supervision meetings with preceptor

-Attends 302 Commitment Hearings

-Observes medication reviews conducted by preceptor

-Observes and participates with treatment team in patient intake, treatment planning and discharge

REGISTERED NURSE- IMC/ICU - OHIO VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL

MCKEES ROCKS, PA 03/15-3/20

-Administers medications following established guidelines, policies and procedures, and state laws

-Recognizes alterations in health status, anticipates onset of patient care crisis situation and communicates findings appropriately

-Assesses, reassesses, and manages pain

-Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practices

-Plans and competently performs appropriate nursing interventions specific to the patient's problems, incorporating the patient's cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.

-Implement treatments and procedures as ordered by physicians including complex wound care

-Uses patient identifiers as defined by policy

REGISTERED NURSE-WILLOW BROOK GEROPSYCHIATRIC UNIT - OHIO VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL MCKEES ROCKS, PA 04/18/20-03/20

-Administers medications following established guidelines, policies and procedures, and state laws

-Monitors patients for alteration in health and behavioral status and communicates findings immediately and appropriately

-Implements individual care plans to meet patient needs

-Uses evidence-based practices to identify and meet age-specific, cultural and mental needs of each patient individually

-Participates in milieu with patients providing care and safety for all patients

BS- IMC - ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL Pittsburgh, PA— 11/14-03/15

-Appropriate prioritization and delegation skills

-EKG competency

-Competent with NG tubes, enteral nutrition, PEG tubes and care

-Able to provide intervention for ostomy and ileostomy care

CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP, WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM - EMERGENCY DEPT. PITTSBURGH, PA — 06/14-08/14

-Skilled in IV insertion

-Closely monitored acute situations

-Documented patient information obtained from interviews

-Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing

-Inserted straight and foley catheters

-Triage and discharge patients

CLINICAL ROTATION, UPMC, PASSAVANT

PITTSBURGH, PA — 09/13-05/14

-Provided basic nutritional and hygienic care

-Administered medications to patients experiencing a variety of medical-surgical alterations

-Educated patients and families about health conditions

-Provided emotional support to patients and families

DIRECTOR OF TREATMENT, BEACON LIGHT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

BRADFORD, PA — 09/95-06/06

-Directed and coordinated daily functions of a Treatment Foster Care Program

-Developed and operated within program budget

-Recruited, trained, and supervised Treatment Foster Care families

-Interpreted and functioned within PA State and Department of Welfare guidelines

-Led program successfully through three JCAHO surveys

-Provided therapeutic interventions to children and families when necessary

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVALABLE UPON REQUEST

PMHNP LICENSE NUMBER PA:

SP025406

NATIONAL PROVIDER NUMBER:

363LP0808X

DEA NUMBER:

NPPA050385

CAQH REGISTERED

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