Mental Health Registered Nurse
Resume:
Victoria A. Nelson-Laryea Proficient Registered Nurse with a 20-Year Track Record in Healthcare.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate and resourceful Registered Nurse seeking a role at your facility, bringing expertise across diverse nursing specialties, including Mental Health, Crisis Stabilization, Corrections, Med-Surg, Cardiac Stepdown, Oncology, Telemetry, and Pre- & Post-Op care.
EXPERIENCE
Viewpoint Health – State of Georgia Community Service Agency for Mental Health – Atlanta, GA
RN Charge Nurse, Crisis Stabilization Unit, Inpatient Unit
January 2018 - September, 2020, August 2021- present
Overseeing professional and paraprofessional staff.
Providing mental health and crisis care.
Conducting comprehensive patient assessments.
Providing patient education and support.
Compassus Hospice Inc.
On CalI Registered Nurse
May 2023 - September 2023
Providing specialized nursing care for terminally ill patients.
Capstone Hospice
Week-End On Call Registered Nurse
November 2022 - May 2023
Offering compassionate hospice and palliative care.
Providing dignified pronouncement, post-mortem, and bereavement support.
Lakeview Behavioral Health, ACADIA Health System
House Supervisor
May 2022 - December 2022
Managing daily operations for clinicians at a 120-bed behavioral healthcare facility.
Georgia Regional Hospital via Jackson Health Professionals Agency Travel Nurse, RN Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
October 2021 - May 2022
Delivering specialized nursing care in acute psychiatry and forensic settings.
Willow Rock Center Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital
RN Supervisor, Telecare Corporation
December 2020 - December 2021
Directing the screening process for patient admissions.
Leading multidisciplinary staff in psychiatric care for adolescents.
285 Victoria Station Blvd.
Lawrenceville GA 30043
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
20-year experience in
healthcare and nursing
14-year experience in
patient-client advocacy
Excellent leadership skills with unrelenting integrity
Organized, self-motivated and detailed-oriented
Independent problem-solving and daily work prioritization
Ability to exercise sound
clinical judgment when
dealing with patients and
members
EDUCATION
Herzing University
Atlanta, GA — May 2024
Postgraduate PMHNP Certificate
American Sentinel and Post University
Aurora, CO — May 2016
Master’s Degree in Nursing with Case Management Specialization
Excelsior College
Albany NY — October 2003
Associate’s Degree in Nursing
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra — June 1987
B.A. Translation and Interpretation
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board
Certified-PMHNP-BC-2025
Substance Use Disorder-SUD Certification-2024
John George Psychiatric Hospital, Alameda Health System – San Leandro, CA
Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse, CN11, Charge Nurse Relief, Relief Supervisor, Nurse Educator
November 2006 - November 2011; September, 2019 - December 2021 As a Nurse Educator and CPI Instructor, I provided comprehensive training in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention for the facility staff.
As a Relief Supervisor, I led and coordinated nursing and administrative operations.
Pruitt Health and Rehabilitation Center – Lilburn, GA
Evening and Weekend Supervisor
September 2012 - February 2018
Managed patient care and staff operations, optimizing workflow, resource planning, and goal-setting to align with the company's vision.
Elmwood Prison: Santa Clara County
RN Charge Nurse
May 2008 - November 2010
Documented patient history, vital signs, and mental health evaluations. Responded to medical emergencies through assessments and initiating prescribed protocols.
Oversaw nursing staff performance to ensure high-quality care.
Atlanta Medical Center, Telemetry Unit – Atlanta, GA
Registered Nurse
April 2005 - November 2007
● As a charge nurse of a level 1 trauma medical facility on a 33-bed telemetry unit, provided care to patients with pre and post-cardiac surgical interventions and served as a preceptor for new nurses and served as the Unit Representative for the Quality Assurance Committee.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Gainesville, GA
Staff Nurse- Cardiac /Telemetry Unit
May 2003 - June 2005
Led nursing operations on a 33-bed telemetry unit at a Level 1 trauma facility, delivering pre- and post-cardiac surgical care, mentoring new nurses, and representing the unit on the Quality Assurance Committee.
Nurse Care of Buckhead – Buckhead, GA
Unit Manager, Medicare Floor
June 2004 - April 2005
Directed skilled nursing care and operations, supervising LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary staff while overseeing staffing, hiring, coaching, and performance management.
Expertly managed admissions, scheduling, care plans, and daily operations in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Member: Case Management Society of America (Atlanta Chapter)
Risk Evaluation and
Mitigation Strategies (REMS) Provider Certification-2024
BLS for Healthcare
Professionals
08/2019-08/2025
CPI Certification
Non–violent Crisis
Prevention Intervention
Exp. November 2025
Team Certification tor Mental Healthcare Providers
State Of Georgia Professional Registered Nurse
E License #: RN 168063
Exp: 1/31/2026
State Of California
Registered Nurse
License # 679467
Exp: 05/31/2026
LANGUAGES
English
French
Ga
Twi
Fante
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