Professional Summary

Dedicated professional psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with specialty experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Developed strong psychiatric-evaluation and treatment-planning skills through various professional experiences in several mental health centers.

 

Possess substantial knowledge of psychotropic medication administration, management, and training. Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and professional during crises. Talented in building positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals, with a reputation of achieving high levels of patient confidence and satisfaction.

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Core Competence

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• Remarkable actual experience in a mental health setting

• Extensive knowledge of administration of psychotropic medications

• Expertise knowledge of managing with mentally ill patients

• Wide knowledge of medical terminology, nursing principles and clinical therapeutics

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• In-depth knowledge about clinical psychology, counseling and social work

• Familiarity with state, federal and local health care agencies and programs

• Excellent communication skills: “known for sensitive, compassionate, genuine

• interpersonal skills with patients and their families.”

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Professional Experience
 

Moses Cone Hospital 2022-present
PMHNP-BC

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• Performing physical exams and patient observations.

• Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms.

• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.

• Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests.

• Assessing psychiatric patients in the following settings: Cone Emergency Department, Behavioral Urgent Care and the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting

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Carolina Outreach 2021-2024

PMHNP-BC

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• Conduct initial assessment and evaluation of psychiatric patients in an outpatient setting across the lifespan.

• Provide prescriptions for psychotropic medications

• Maintain all required paperwork and documentation necessary for the agency and necessary billing services.

 

Mindpath Care Centers 2019-2021

PMHNP-BC

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• Conduct initial assessment and evaluation of psychiatric patients in an outpatient setting across the lifespan.

• Provide prescriptions for psychotropic medications and deliver injectable medications.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and consultations with collaborating psychiatrists.

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Duke Hospital

Psychiatric Registered Nurse 2015–2017

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• Provided comprehensive nursing services to patients in an inpatient setting.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to provide individualized care.

• Facilitated group meetings to educate patients on disease processes and coping strategies.

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Veritas Collaborative

Nursing Supervisor 2018-2020

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• Administer care to patients in an eating disorder specialty hospital.

• Collaborate extensively with therapists, dieticians, and case managers.

• Assist with weight restoration and weight management.

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Amedisys

Psychiatric Home Health Nurse 2014–2015

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• Provide case management to patients and their families.

• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care plans according to physician orders.

• Complete comprehensive physical assessments via Oasis documentation to determine eligibility for home health services.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary care for patients to meet individual needs.

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Central Regional Hospital

Psychiatric Registered Nurse 2013-2014

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• Supervised and delegated services provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and health care technicians daily in the coordination of patient care.

• Worked in a multidisciplinary team with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, medical doctors, and rehabilitation therapists in a psychiatric setting to provide care for children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric facility.

• De-escalated angry and aggressive patients by means of therapeutic communication to maintain a safe milieu for patients and staff.

• Utilized the nursing process to accurately assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care.

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Durham Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse 2012-2014

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• Independently planned and provided professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

• Provided nursing services to patients and families in accordance to the scope of practice for RN.

• Used professional judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care.

• Delegated tasks and supervised the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.

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Durham Regional Hospital

Nursing Assistant II 2010–2012

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• Assisted RN by reinforcing the teaching given to patients as needed by RNs, physical therapists and physicians.

• Administered treatment and personal care procedures to patients, including feeding, bathing, obtaining vital signs, daily weights, and ambulation as ordered.

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Center for Youth Development

Qualified Mental Case Manager 2009–2010

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Taught consumers social skills and coping skills in a group setting.

Coordinated and linked additional services for consumers as needed.

Developed a social skills curriculum for elementary and middle school consumers to teach anger management and problem-solving techniques and develop independent thinking skills.

Coordinated monthly Child and Family team meetings to discuss the consumer’s progress with Person Centered Plan goals.

 

Towergate Youth and Family Services

Qualified Mental Case Manager 2007–2009

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Assisted children and families in rebuilding relationships and developing coping skills.

Interviewed and hired paraprofessionals and associates to work with consumers and families.

Attended monthly Juvenile Court Hearings as a consumer and family advocate.

Supervised associate professionals and paraprofessionals by providing training on client rights, social skills activities, and person-centered thinking.

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Triumph LLC

Mental Health Case Manager 2005–2007

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• Coordinated, linked, monitored, and assessed mental health services for adults, child clients, and their families in Durham County.

• Wrote person-centered plans for child and adult clients to receive mental health services.

• Facilitated Adult and child family team meetings monthly or as needed.

• Made referrals for other mental services as deemed necessary.

• Assisted adults and children in crisis situations.

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East Garner Magnet Middle School

Special Education Teacher 2000–2004

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• Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade social skills teacher to behaviorally disabled children in the inclusion setting.

• Prepared lesson plans and activities based on the curriculum of Wake County Public Schools and the NC Standard Course of Study.

• Provided case management for 18 students with developmental disabilities.