Member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 

Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 

Dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience caring for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders

Deliver psychiatric care for 10-20 patients per day, including initial psychiatric assessments, follow-up medication management, management of chronic conditions including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Major Depressive Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders
Offer comprehensive evaluations, consultations, assessments, family meetings and crisis interventions.
Provide patient education on diagnosis, medication management of symptoms, recovery, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and community resources


Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

Provided full range of in-patient mental health nursing care services for adult/geriatric psychiatry and chemical dependent patients including managing the care of patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, OCD, Bipolar, dementia, substance dependence, and more.
Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic treatment by leading interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure the progression of an effective treatment plan.
Considerable knowledge of modern psychiatric nursing theories, principles, practices, procedures as well as problems of mental illness and its treatment theories and technique.


Mental Health Registered Nurse 

•	Autonomously provided focused care for patients who were at a significant risk for illness or injury.
•	Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patients' condition.
•	Monitored, examined, reported and follow-up on lab data, blood work, and urinalysis results.
•	Documented patients' plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
•	Evaluated and documented patients' response to nursing care and modified treatment plans, and/or contacted physicians as circumstances required. Documentation reflected evaluation of patient response to nursing actions.
•	Led interdisciplinary team meetings with other health care professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery.


Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

•	Planned and implemented patient health teaching and health counseling regarding the disease process(es), self-care techniques and prevention and involved the patient's significant others in accomplishing health goals while promoting patient/family independence
•	Performed patient admission assessment, recertification, subsequent visits, and discharge visits
•	Reported all visits and change in patient status to the physician, nurse practitioner, etc. assigned to the patient
•	Managed/coordinated all aspects of service delivery as defined by physician orders
•	Strived to provide services to meet both internal and external customer expectations
•	Assumed individual responsibility for professional competence and professional nursing practice
•	Supervised LPNs and Home Health Aide

Home Health RN Case Manager

An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.

Initial Visit

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Follow-up Visit

A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.

Prescription service

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.

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