To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mended Counseling And Trauma Services
08.2023 - Current
Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing theunique concerns of each individual.
Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Charge Nurse
UK Healthcare
02.2018 - Current
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Implemented care for 32 bed progressive care unit specializing in blood and marrow transplant in adult patients with hematological malignancies.
Administered and monitored chemotherapy.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Member of MAGnet committee, provided "at the elbow" support during EPIC go live, DAISY award nominee
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Midway, KY
12.2017
Skills
Psychiatric Evaluation
Electronic Charting
Medication Management
EPIC
Crisis Intervention
Certification
KY License # 4006284
NPI: 1669158754
DEA: MK8526684
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mended Counseling And Trauma Services
08.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
UK Healthcare
02.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
KY License # 4006284
NPI: 1669158754
DEA: MK8526684
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