PMHNP-BC
Resume:
Lorrina Whalen
MSN, RN, PMHNP- BC
St. Petersburg, Fl. 33713
ady5t4@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
My goal as a new graduate provider is to gain expertise in mental health treatment under the tutelage of an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate authority of the psychiatry profession. I will strive to be recognized as one of the best in my area of practice. I will provide ethical, quality care, and endeavor to improve the patient’s quality of life.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
MSN, PMHNP May 2023
GPA 3.78 in completion of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, psychotherapy, psychopathology, and PMHNP across the lifespan.
640 Hours of Direct Patient Care
330 Patient Encounters
122 Psychiatric follow-up Assessments
65 Intake interviews
21 Psychiatric Consultations
70 Intensive outpatient group counseling sessions
7 Individual psychotherapy sessions
5 Family counseling sessions
40 Psychotropic medication sessions
BSN April 2020
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL.
ASN, RN December 2017
Lawson State College
Birmingham, AL.
Diploma, LPN August 2008
RN, Behavioral Health June 2019-Current Job Morton Plant Hospital
A charge nurse in behavioral health ensures the safety for all patients and team members on the behavioral unit through the proper use of safety protocols. The charge nurse serves as a resource to the team. A charge nurse effectively manages care for a team of patients, to include: completing physical and psychological assessments, medication management, and determine patient needs, status, and progress. The charge nurse is responsible for supervision of subordinates and appropriate delegation of necessary tasks to accomplish quality care of patients and management of the unit. A charge nurse proficiently communicates and collaborates with a treatment team of providers to establish the best treatment plan for the best outcomes in each individual patient’s care.
RN, ICU
St. Petersburg General Hospital February 2018-June 2019
LPN Contract Nurse
Nurse Core Staffing Agency February 2017-February 2018
LPN/ALF, Full-Time
Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay March 2014-December 2016
LPN/SNF, PRN
Consulate Healthcare Dec 2013- Aug 2015
LPN/Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care
The Richwood of LaGrange Aug 2013-Dec 2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Correctional Facility
Correct Care of Lexington Nov 2012-July 2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Correctional Facility
AC healthcare of Brandon, Florida 2010-2
KEY SKILLS
COMMUNICATION
Health assessment
Psychosocial health assessment
Medication management
Therapeutic communication
Presented a behavioral health in-service training on therapeutic communication.
Presented a behavioral health in-service training for nursing burn-out and self-care.
Presented a behavioral health in-service for therapeutic alliance and maintaining boundaries.
LEADERSHIP
Charge nurse in behavioral health at Morton Plant Hospital
Retired MSGT of Air National Guard
Function in the role of LPN charge nurse for 3 years.
Completed Board Certification for Psychiatric nursing
Active member of National Society of Leadership and Success
Active member of Golden Key International Honor Society
REFERENCES
Terry Capes, LMHC, MCAP
Alternatives in Behavioral Health
Tracy Sanderbeck, PMHNP-BC
Island Life Mental Health
Joshua Armstrong, MSN, PMH-BC
Morton Plant Hospital
Jennifer Young, LMHC
Alternatives in Behavioral Health
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