Ashley Kinney

Snow Hill, MD *****

443-***-**** - adz0d7@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Attentive Psychiatric Nurse pending graduation and completion of PMHNP program. Composed and polished even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skills

Patient Health Education

Clinical Documentation

Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

Reliable & Trustworthy

People Skills

Active Listening

Good Work Ethic

Friendly, Positive Attitude

Critical Thinking

Flexible Schedule

Experience

02/2022 to

Current

New Grad Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Wilkes University - Pending Graduation 11/19/23 – Wilkes-Barre, PA Managed 500 patients across the life span during clinical rotations during 2 semesters (Mental Health) Worked as nurse practitioner student during clinical rotations where engaged with care of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adults with mental illness Rounded with team during treatment meetings with patients and family Conducted psychoeducational sessions either individually or group Manage psychotropic medications and follow up plan. Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge. Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.

Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.

Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service. 05/2019 to

Current

Charge Registered Nurse

Tidal Health 3 South - Inpatient Mental Health – Salisbury, MD S South inpatient psychiatric unit - Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations on assigned unit where conditions and treatment are normally of noncritical nature Provides care to complex patients and demonstrating technical skills in assessing depression, suicidal intent, aggressive/assaultive behavior and unpredictable behavior Promotes therapeutic activities in environment (i.e., individual and group counseling education) Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in goal setting and discharge planning for patients Operates as patient advocate for mental health patients' rights and assists in providing customer service at highest level

Providing services that compensates for or assists in meeting health-related self-care demands and/or enhancing or developing self-care

Administer prescribed medications and patient centered care in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures

01/2023 to

08/2023

Contract Charge Nurse (6 Month Travel Contract)

Dover Behavioral Health – Dover, DE

Using nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care of acute mentally ill clients Ensures patient assessment and nursing input into treatment planning process, including nursing goals and interventions, consistent with patient's specific needs Maintain safe and caring environment for patients and families that focuses on recovery Maintain awareness of patient and staff safety at all times Assess effectiveness of nursing care; assign duties and delegate responsibilities to unit nursing personnel according to their job descriptions

Provide nursing leadership for inpatient services; consistent with goals and policies of organization and also evidenced-based nursing practice standards.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals

Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines. Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care. Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention. Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.

Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information. Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations. 08/2019 to

12/2022

Clinical Staff Psych Correctional RN

Eastern Correctional Institution – Westover, MD

Developing, implementing and evaluating patient care; facilitating inmate prerelease group meetings and directing patient care.

Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.

Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects. Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by providers. Helped inmates and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues prerelease. Education and Training

Expected in

11/2023

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wilkes University - Wilkes-barre, PA

01/2020 Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Frostburg State University - Frostburg, MD

Dual enrollment program

04/2019 Associate of Science: Nursing

Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD

Certifications

Registered Nurse R239998

BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers

Activities and Honors

Member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Member of American Nurses Association

Member of National Association of Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioners PMHNP Clinical Rotations

Worcester County Health Dept -

Preceptor: Whitney Bradshaw, PMHNP

05/22/2023 - 08/13/2023 250 patient contact Hours WLK NSG 535: Advanced Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I (250)

Worcester County Health Dept -

Preceptor: Whitney Bradshaw, PMHNP

08/28/2023 - 11/19/2023 250 patient contact Hours WLK NSG 536: Advanced Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II (250)

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