Mental Health Team Leader

GRACE LEE

*********@*****.*** 240-***-**** CHANTILLY, VA

Professional Summary

Qualified board-certified PMHNP with a solid foundation in mental health care, 4 months of experience in PMHNP, and 9 years of experience in psychiatric nursing as a team leader. Proven ability to develop therapeutic relationships and implement patient-centered care plans. Demonstrated expertise in conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions. Professional with a strong background in psychiatric-mental health, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Expertise in clinical decision-making, patient advocacy, and mental health education. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 01/2025 – Current

Grow Therapy Chantilly, VA

Provide psychiatric assessment and ongoing psychopharmacological management

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Conduct initial evaluations and medication management

Monitor patients’ medication usage and document outcomes

Diagnose psychiatric disorders and formulate treatment plans

Evaluate patients’ behavior to assess treatments

Coordinates care with other prescribers, therapists, and other community providers

Charge Nurse/Team Leader 08/2023 - Current

UVA Community Health Behavioral Health Prince William Manassas, VA

BHIP (Behavioral Health Inpatient Program): EPIC electronic chart, charge nurse, services group therapy as a team leader, administer medication by psychiatrist or MD's order, Proficient communication, advocate, patient/family center care

Supervised a team of 15 staff members, managing daily scheduling, task allocation, and administrative duties.

Collaborated with Psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisted and rounded with physicians, monitored patient orders, and communicated with ancillary departments.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Resolved product issues through consumer testing.

High quality and timeliness of Psychiatry and Addiction patient-centered and family-centered care

Leadership: Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group

Nurse Manager, Full-time 07/2021 - 1/2023

Discovery of Behavior Heath Mod & Anxiety Adolescent Fairfax Station, VA

KIPU electronic chart, giving medication by Psychiatrist or Medicine doctor's order, checking COVID-19, EKG, urine, HCG, urine drug screening, blood sugar, TB-PPD test, admission and discharge patients' education or treatment, patient education, new nurse training for RN, LPN, CNA

As a nurse manager, I communicate effectively with RN, LPNs, CNA staff members, patients, and others with communication skills and professional behaviors as teamwork for internal and external customers

Promote a safety culture within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and promptly addressing potential hazards.

Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support the professional growth of nursing staff members.

Charge Nurse/Team Leader, Full-time 01/2016 - 07/2021

POTOMAC FALLS HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER Sterling, VA

Point Click Care, electronic chart, Give PO, IV medication by DR's order, Diabetes care, insulin injection, antibiotic therapy, Oxygen care with a nasal cannula, basic nursing care, inserted and removed, Peripheral intravenous line, check doctor order up

Anticoagulation therapy

Nominating of an employee of the year and month in 2021

As an educator and trainer of new employees

As a charge nurse, I communicate effectively with RN, LPNs, CNA staff members, patients, and others with communication skills and professional behaviors as teamwork for internal and external customers to provide guidance, oversight, and assistance to facilities

Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

Charge Nurse, RN, PRN 01/2016 -08/2018

FALCONS LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Potomac Falls, VA

Quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care

Electronic chart, Giving PO, IV medication by DR's order, Diabetes care, insulin injection, antibiotic therapy, Oxygen care with a nasal cannula, basic nursing care, inserting Peripheral intravenous line, checking doctors' orders up, and anticoagulation therapy

As a charge nurse, I communicate effectively with RN, LPNs, CNA staff members, patients, and others with communication skills and professional behaviors as teamwork for internal and external customers to provide guidance, oversight, and assistance to facilities

Charge Nurse, RN, Full-time 10/2015 - 02/2017

DEANWOOD REHAB AND WELLNESS CENTER WASHINGTON, DC

Point Click Care, electronic chart, Giving PO, IV medication by DR's order, Diabetes care, insulin injection, antibiotic therapy, Oxygen care with a nasal cannula, basic nursing care, inserting Peripheral intravenous line, checking doctors' orders up, and anticoagulation therapy

As a charge nurse, I communicate effectively with RN, LPNs, CNA staff members, patients, and others with communication skills and professional behaviors as teamwork for internal and external customers to provide guidance, oversight, and assistance to facilities

RN, PRN 02/2015 - 12/2015

THE MEDICAL TEAM Chesapeake, MD

Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate care delivery as the healthcare provider prescribes.

Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.

Education

Master of Science: Specialty as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practitioner 07/2021-11/12/2023

WALDEN UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Science: Nursing 03/2015- 02/2017

KOREA NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY Seoul, S. Korea Associate of Science Multimedia, 02/1999

SOONGSIL UNIVERSITY COMPUTER INSTITUTE KOREA Seoul, S. KOREA

Associate of Science: Nursing 03/1989 - 01/1992

CHEONGSAM COLLEGE Suncheon, S. KOREA

Skills

Psychopharmacology

Suicide risk assessment

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Emergent response

Outcome Focus

Utilizes research & evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system

Adolescent Mood &Anxiety

Addiction and detox adult psychiatry

Interdisciplinary collaborations

Psychotherapy

DSM-5 Dx criteria

Psychiatric Assessment

Decision-Making

Clinical Leadership

Care Coordination

Team Leadership

BLS/CPI certified

Volunteer

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 11/2024- Current

Family Counseling Center Greater Washington (FCCGW) Vienna, VA

Assist Executive Director – Support documents or research with all age group

Customer Services- Family/Individual counseling with all age groups

Korean Language Teacher 02/2015- 02/2017

KOREAN BIBLE TEACHER at KOREAN CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Centreville, VA

Continuously refined personal teaching methods through professional development workshops focused on innovative pedagogy within world language education.

Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and providing personalized assignment feedback.

Korean Language and Sunday School Teacher 03/2005 - 12/2009

HAHNURI BAPTIST CHURCH Silver Spring, MD

Assessed student performance regularly using formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive teaching methods like group projects and hands-on activities.

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

RN 03/2008 - 06/2008

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL -Volunteer of Coronary intensive Care Silver Spring, MD

Assist the director with special events and programs.

Certifications/Licenses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (APRN) - VA Board of Nursing.

AC-CRNP-PMH –MD Board of Nursing

CDS

Certification Drug Enforcement Administration Registration (DEA) – United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C)

National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number in VA– 123*******.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association

CPR/AED/CPI Certification

CERTIFICATE REFRESHER NURSING, HOWARD COLLEGE, MD, 05/2008

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: MONTGOMERY COLLEGE, MD, 05/2013

Professional Associations

AANP 10/2024-currently

ANCC 01/2024-currently

ANA 01/2024-currently

Awards/Honors

WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2021-2023

KOREA NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY 2015- 2017

Activities

NATIONAL SOCIETY of LEADERSHIP Member 2022- currently

Additional Work History

RN, Full-time 01/2014 - 08/2014

YOUNGS HEALTHCARE Annandale, VA

Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall well-being.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

RN, PRN 06/2012-12/2013

CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL STAFFING Chesapeake, MD

Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

RN, Full-time 02/2011 - 04/2012

BRIDGE POINT HOSPITAL CAPITAL HILL Washington, DC

Dept Of ICU: placement of NG tube, Flexi-seal care, tracheostomy care and Suction on mechanical ventilation AC and CPAP Mode, Anticoagulation therapy, inserted and removed peripheral intravenous line, telemetry care, antibiotic therapy, wound care, diabetes care, insulin injection, foot care, check doctor's order and give oral medication, basic nursing skills, remove and dress central catheter-like PICC line, education admission and discharge, plan of care documents, transfusion of blood, draw blood for laboratory

Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

RN, PRN 01/2001 - 04/2004

YUNSINNAE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY HOSPITAL Seoul, S. Korea

Dept of PACU: prepare post-anesthesia areas and monitor vital signs, breathing, alertness, and awareness following the surgical procedure

Administer medications as needed and ordered, record all appropriate information on the patient chart, assist patients with transfer from the cart to the recliner, provide verbal and written discharge instructions, assist patients to vehicles upon discharge, provide education pre and post-op and care, excellent IV skills, and draw blood for the laboratory

RN, Full-time 10/1996 - 05/1997

SEOUL BORAMAE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Seoul, S. Korea

Dept of Critical Care and Geriatric Neurology: anti-coagulant and thrombolytic drug therapy, chemotherapy, insert and remove the intravenous line, antibiotic therapy, Foley insert and remove, monitor vital signs, education admission and discharge, change wound dressing, excellent Insert peripheral intravenous skills, neurological assessment, Check doctors order up and give oral medication and Basic nursing skills like feeding, Bathing, bladder and bowel training, check intake output each shift

RN, Full-time 11/1994 - 10/1996

ELLIM HOSPITAL Seoul, S. Korea

Dept of Emergency Room: Check EKG, insert and remove IV skills, draw blood for Lab, assist doctor's suture and dressing, check Doctor's order, IV therapy, IM injection, give oral medication

Dept of Pain Clinic: assist doctors with severe patients for pain control care like nerve blocks, education emotional therapy for patients, family, and Caregivers, and check the doctor's order

Dept of PACU: Monitor vital signs, breathing, alertness, and awareness following the surgical procedure

Administer medications as needed and/or ordered, record all appropriate information on the patient chart, assist patients with transfer from cart to the recliner, provide verbal and written discharge instructions, assist patients to vehicles upon discharge, educate pre-op and post-op, and care for excellent IV skills.

Draw blood for laboratory

Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

RN, Full-time 01/1994 - 10/1994

HYUNDAI ASAN KUMKANG HOSPITAL Seoul, S. Korea

Dept of Medical and Surgical (Med, GS, OS, OBGY, GY): Education about diabetes hypertension, teaching DM patients Self-injection, insulin pump care, RI cleavage, NPH, giving oral medication, teaching nutrition, Blood Transfusion and TPN care, albumin IV therapy, check vital signs; BP, pulse; tachycardia, bradycardia), blood sugar test, tracheostomy care; give O2, suction, burn dressing, exercise, bladder and bowel training, IV therapy, drawn blood, basic nursing skills like feeding, bathing, oral care, sitz bath, and transfer

Dept of Physical Examination Center: Draw blood for laboratory, check urine sticks for kidney disease and DM, check vital signs, check EKG, education hypertension, DM, heart disease, kidney disease, Assist Doctor's physical exam

RN, Full-time 01/1993 - 12/1993

SESEOUL HOSPITAL Seoul, S. Korea

Dept of Orthopedic: education admission and discharge, cast and traction care, check Vital signs, BP, pulse, tachycardia, bradycardia, IV therapy, drawn blood, basic nursing skills, IV therapy, drawing blood, education pre-op and post-op and care, IV insert & removal

Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

Antibiotic therapy, Foley insert & removal, change wound dressing, excellent IV skills

Check Dr.'s order and give oral medication, draw blood for laboratory, and check urine stick for kidney disease and DM

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