Mental Health Psychiatric
Resume:
FEDERIC C. DOWDEN, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
**** ******** ****, ************, ** 28303
Contact# 910-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (License #:234075)
PMHNP (ANCC Cert #:202-***-****)
NPI#: 133*******
DEA#:
APNA Member
Medical Records Information
Hematology Assistance
Psychotherapy
Familiar with ICD10/CPT coding
Medical Terminology
Process & Release
Specialist Referrals
Adult Care Activities
Impeccable Integrity
Computer literate: Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Word, Excel, and related programs Vista SS, and Vista CPRS Documentation System.
EDUCATION
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL Alumni - 12/2023
Master of Science in Nursing with specialty Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice… Introduction to Psychiatric Mental Health NP… Psychiatric Mental Health NP I… Psychiatric Mental Health NP II… Psychiatric Mental Health NP III… GPA: 3.83
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Alumni - 05/2015
Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles… Health Care Research Analysis and Utilization… Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System… Leadership Styles and Development… Organizational Development and Change…. Leading as a General Manager… 3.710 GPA
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC Alumni - 05/2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSN
Critical Thinking… Care Plans/Implementation… CPR Certified… First Aid… Health and Wellness… Anatomy and Physiology… General Microbiology… Chemistry… Algebra… Nutrition… Medical Surgical I & II… Critical Care Nursing Course… Leadership in Nursing
Westover High School, Fayetteville, NC – Graduate; Completed Certified Nursing Program (CNA) Alumni - 06/2004
MILITARY
United States Army Reserves, 3677 Highway 55, Cary NC 09/2011 – Present
Combat Stress Nurse
Provides the nursing care and services essential to the mission of the Army Medical Department. Responsible for all facets of nursing relating to the planning, management, operation, control, coordination, and evaluation of all mental health nursing practices. Responsible for the supervision, direction, education and training, evaluation and control of Army Nurse Corps officers, and civilian and enlisted personnel engaged in mental health clinical nursing, mental health education, research and development, and administration. Makes recommendations concerning policies, programs, and operations of health care activities.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Fayetteville Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 08/2012 – 02/2025
Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Mental Health Nurse Case Manager
Primarily functions as a direct care provider for a caseload of veterans with psychiatric illness and/or substance abuse. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment of mental health problems which includes initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, and aiding diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies. Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel and treatment service lines (such as Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Rehabilitation Program, and Traumatic Brain Injury) in accordance with VA Policy. Other activities also include individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention/triage, supervision of undergraduate interns, and participation on Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention task group.
Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 01/2016 – 05/2016
Registered Nurse (RN) – Mental Health Nursing Professor
Carried-out psychiatric mental health nursing instruction as a nursing professor in a baccalaureate RN program to nursing students. Develops assigned psychiatric mental health nursing course and clinical syllabi to reflect the School of Nursing philosophy, theoretical constructs, course description, and objectives and curriculum in conjunction with the nursing program chair.
Caper Fear Valley Medical Center, 1638 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC @ Roxie Avenue Center 01/2010 – 08/2012
Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Mental Health Staff Nurse
Observes assigned patients daily to identify, interpret, and document physical and emotional status and/or patterns, such as assaultive or suicidal behavior, and response to treatment or medication; as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assists in formulating a diagnosis and developing and implementing individualized patient treatment plans based on observations; provides crisis intervention to those individuals experiencing acute episodes.
Participates in or leads individual or group counseling sessions, family conferences, and recreational and social therapy sessions to assist patients in understanding the nature of emotional and physical problems, to accept the need for treatment, and to address issues such as communicable disease and family planning; participates in departmental and team meetings to discuss patient care and progress, shift activity, and program policies and procedures.
Administers psychotropic medications to patients, monitors use, and documents reactions; instructs patients on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medication, and explains the legal process related to the patient's refusal to take prescribed medication.
Obtains medical, psychiatric, social, and family histories of new admissions; takes and records vital signs; obtains lab specimens; assists physicians with exams; schedules and arranges for special tests; develops discharge plans; maintains charts and logs; monitors supplies; performs catheterizations and enemas; and draws blood.
Aids patients in obtaining proper medical care, after release or during hospitalization, by identifying community agencies and resources to assist patients with stabilization while living in the community; interacts with private medical facilities, courts, and county and State agencies to express concerns of the patient and to discuss treatment; testifies in court as to the patient's mental and physical condition.
As a team leader, on a rotational basis, for an assigned shift; plans, assigns, and reviews the work of other regular nursing staff, student nurses, and mental health technicians.
Whispering Pines Nursing Home, 523 Country Club Drive, Fayetteville, NC 10/2009 – 10/2013
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Supervisor
Supervise CNAs and LPNs, make daily patient assignments and provide technical guidance and instruction through medical procedures to ensure quality of patient care and that care plans are adhered to. Provided nursing care for long-term patients with dementia and limited mobility, including surgical patients requiring rehabilitation. Coordinated resident treatment with facility physician Medical Director and various facility-partnered medical agency’s corresponding multidisciplinary personnel.
Administer medications, therapeutic treatments, assist in patient examinations and complete daily care plans. Review charts for completeness and accuracy. Report any adverse reactions to medication or changes in patient condition to assigned Physician.
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Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital, 150 Robeson Street, Fayetteville, NC 05/2008 – 07/2009
Certified Nursing Assistant II, (CNA)
Nursing assistant for geriatric patients in specialty hospital; responsible for monitoring patient condition such as level of consciousness, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse irregularities, took and recorded vital signs, assisted in coughing and respiratory exercises.
Charted client’s vitals, fluid intake and output. Prepared sterile dressings. Provided personal nursing care such as bathing, feeding, lifting and turning patients, and providing oral, hair, nail and related hygienic care. Answered call lights promptly. Provided for comfort and safety, giving special attention to details of care when patients were unable to communicate and/or perform needs. Performed phlebotomy, IV and catheter removal, and EKG procedures.
Completed 3 month internship (May 2008 to August 2008)
North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home, 214 Cochran Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 03/2007 – 05/2008
Certified Nursing Assistant I, (CNA)
Provided care for residents at assisted living facility. Responsible for monitoring patient condition such as level of consciousness, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse irregularities, took and recorded vital signs, assisted in coughing and respiratory exercises. Charted client’s vitals, fluid intake and output. Prepared sterile dressings.
Provided personal nursing care such as bathing, feeding, lifting and turning patients, and providing oral, hair, nail and related hygienic care. Answered call lights promptly.
Provided for comfort and safety, giving special attention to details of care when patients were unable to communicate and/or perform needs. Prepared patients for transport and physical examinations and for special tests. Collected specimens for lab analysis. Changed bed linens, directed visitors, and answered multi line telephone.
Woodlands Assisted Living, 400 Pelt Drive, Fayetteville, NC 02/2006 – 03/2007
Certified Nursing Assistant I, (CNA)
Provided basic nursing services on a daily basis, assist clients with bathing and other personal services. Charted client’s fluid intake and output. Monitored and recorded weight, blood pressure, and temperature. Provided wound care. Collected specimens for laboratory analysis.
Cleaned, sterilized, stored, prepared, and issued dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies.
FEDERIC C. DOWDEN, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
6107 Lonestar Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Contact# 910-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
REFERENCES
LEETISHA DUNIA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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SABRINA EMUKARHOWHOTITE, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
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