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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , PMHNP, APRNMelissa, TX Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECAREER PROFILEDedicated and patient-focused Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner professional, offering comprehensive experience within Hospital and Acute care setting with over 16 years diverse clientele experience. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy, self-driven, motivated with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Skilled in working in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments. Culturally competent and proficient in collaborating with diverse teams comprising of Clinicians and Non-clinicians to deliver in accordance with set standards, procedures, and established protocols.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMercy Hospital - Ada, Oklahoma 2023-PresentPMHNP, APRN, (Psychiatry)Caring for patients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental health problem.Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress.Applying 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behavior.Knowledge of voluntary and involuntary admission protocol and procedures and educating patients on the same.Continuous assessment and provide patient centered nursing care by building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.Assessing and talking to patients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care. Participating in creating a plan of care and ensuring that care plan is followed by treatment team.North Pointe Psychiatry & Mayhill Hospital (Inpatient and Outpatient) 09/2021-08/2022Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse PractitionerConducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis and treatment plans.Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and monitoring patients for adverse effects and drug interactionsDeveloping and implementing individualized care plans, incorporating evidence-based practices and patient preferencesProviding psychoeducation to patients and their families, including information about medications, coping strategies, and community resourcesCollaborating with the treatment team, including psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare providers, to ensure coordinated and effective care.Elevance Health- Grand Prairie, TX August 2018-July 2023RN Case ManagerCoordinated patient care and provided comprehensive case management services for patients with complex medical conditions, including behavioral and mental health, chronic diseases and acute medical crises.Developed individualized care plans and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Utilized evidence-based guidelines and best practices to optimize resource utilization and cost-effective healthcare management.Demonstrated excellent communication skills and attention to detail in all aspects of patient care coordination and documentation.Edgemere At the Plaza-Dallas, TX May 2009-August 2018LVN Charge NurseSupervised a team of 10 nursing staff, including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of patients, documented findings, and changes in electronic medical records, and reported findings to the Registered Nurse (RN) and healthcare team.Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects.Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans and provided patient education and counseling.Coordinated with other healthcare team members, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure patient care was comprehensive and efficient.EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Nursing Walden University Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science in Nursing University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TXAssociate Degree in Nursing Grayson College Denison, TXLicensed Practical Nurse First Coast Technical College St. Augustine, FLCERTIFICATIONSPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 01/2023Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association, 09/2022PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Nurses Association (ANA)American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) |
