Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Recovery Centers of America - Waldorf, MD
(2026-08)
- Provide individualized care by conducting comprehensive patient assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to coordinate holistic patient care.
- Educate patients and families on addiction recovery processes and effective self-care strategies.
- Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate, confidential documentation.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment that respects the dignity and diversity of all individuals.
PMHNP Practicum Student - Counseling Institute of Baltimore - Baltimore, MD
(2026-02 - 2026-05)
- Delivered structured individual psychotherapy sessions utilizing various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal psychotherapy.
- Co-facilitated group therapy and family therapy sessions focused on family dynamics, emotional regulation, and/or coping skills.
- Conducted targeted suicide risk assessments and collaborated with preceptor for developing immediate crisis intervention and safety planning for acute patients.
PMHNP Practicum Student - M&M Behavioral Health Solutions - Glen Burnie, MD
(2025-11 - 2026-02)
- Observed and collaborated on comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for 200 patients.
- Administration of standardized clinical scales including PHQ-9, GAD-7 and MMSE.
- Improved familiarity with medication management for SSRIs, SNRIs, mood stabilizers and antipsychotics.
- Monitored for potential medication side effects and initiated relevant lab work for designated medications.
- Provided psychopharmacological education for patients for empowerment and inclusivity with treatment planning.
NURSE / ANALYST CODER II - PN Automation, Inc. - Hyattsville, MD
(2025-07 - 2026-01)
- Analyze all Med Watch reporting forms to determine if they meet the designated Code Blue criteria as identified by FDA.
- Assign the appropriate product, manufacturer, patient, and device problem codes that correlate with the patient consequences that occurred due to the use of the device.
- Enter the product code, MFR short name, patient and device codes into the FDA proprietary database application.
- Take phone reports from the general public and translate the data to the Med Watch 3500 form.
- Identify reports not regulated by the Center for Devices and Radio logical Health (CDRH) and inform the Supervisor for forwarding to the appropriate FDA Center.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss coding and other processing issues.
- Interact with Administrative, Data Entry, Quality Control, and Editor staff to process the reports according to quality guidelines of the contract.
- Query databases for information needed in the processing of the reports.
- Ensure the accuracy of data entered into critical fields, per coding principle sand procedures and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Perform data entry functions as needed; and provide quality assurance of the entered data providing critical feedback to data entry staff using a database designed to capture, track, and report errors.
- Perform coding in accordance with FDA instructions for coding and ICH Coding Principles for documents.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures to ensure the appropriate selection of codes.
- Interface with internal users as well as external stakeholders.
- Apply and use project management tools such as MS Project and MS Office Suite.
- Review and retrieve system data, match output with specifications in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and resolve discrepancies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Crownsville, MD
(2022-12 - 2025-09)
- Oversee nursing staff and be floor support with shortages.
- Consult with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved
- Responsible for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reports information to the Nurse Administrator, Program Director and Facility Administrator as needed
- Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan
- Providing clear and complete client documentation
- Implementing Physician Orders
- Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately
- Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment
- Providing assessments of medical problems
- Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification
- Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, taking vital signs and administering all prescription medication
- Directing residents in a clear, concise, and informative matter
- Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
- Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
Charge Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Advanced Recovery Systems - Upper Marlboro, MD
(2023-09 - 2024-12)
- Complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records.
- Administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.
- Transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.
- Confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.
- Provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
- Assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment is required.
- Effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
- Educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.
- Take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
- Provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Sandstone Care - Crownsville, MD
(2022-08 - 2022-12)
- Provide nursing care to adolescents within a dual-diagnosis (substance abuse and mental health) residential treatment program.
- Adhere to all aspects of the program's policies and procedures to ensure quality performance and assist the Performance Improvement committee in any quality improvements that may be necessary.
- Assists with medication management, client medication education, and administration according to physician orders and in accordance with facility policy.
- Assists with clients' prescription medication refill and administration.
- Document and maintain accurate and current patient records in electronic healthcare software system.
- Complete intake assessments and other required documentation upon admission.
- Monitor and observe clients upon admission, managing any medical challenges within the scope of my license, contacting physician when appropriate for best client care.
- Identify emerging situations and respond appropriately.
- Monitor/observe Urinalysis or Breathalyzer tests as needed and document appropriately.
- Monitor and document client vital signs, physical condition, and behaviors as part of the program structure.
- Understand and consistently employ behavioral management techniques, apply techniques for the prevention of therapeutic holding procedures.
Registered Nurse - Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center – Heart & Vascular Unit - Annapolis, MD
(2022-02 - 2022-12)
- Manage the care of 4-5 patients of various types such as congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, STEMI/NSTEMI patients in need of cardiac catheterizations, vascular surgery patients, and many other cardiac specific diagnoses
- Implement the nursing process through head-to-toe assessments as well as focused assessments, medication management or preparation for procedural management of diagnoses, carrying out patient care plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of these treatment plans
- Telemetry monitoring and treatment for patients with dysrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, etc.
- Floor specific technical skills such as EKGs, IV start, lab draws, foley catheter insertion, PICC line care, wound care, IV push medications and drips
- Collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, hospitalists and other clinical personnel to provide optimal individualized patient care
Senior Collegiate Nursing Care Technician - Bayhealth Medical Center – Nursing Float Pool - Dover, DE
(2021-02 - 2021-12)
- Assisted nursing staff on various types of units with tasks such as obtaining vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, measuring intake and output, foley catheter care, bathing and toileting, ambulation and transfers, daily weights, bladder scans, collecting specimen samples, and IV access removal
Mentor - Life180 at Grace Cottage - Wilmington, DE
(2017-08 - 2018-08)
- Lead group bible study meetings at a Level IV secured residential program for adolescent females
- Provided encouragement, guidance, prayer, therapeutic music and care and compassion during weekly meetings
- Discussed various coping mechanisms for navigating life's tough situations
Medical Biller and Coder - Associates in Anesthesia, Inc. - Chester, PA
(2017-01 - 2018-01)
- Translate medical information into standardized ICD-10 and CPT codes and submit them to insurance companies for reimbursement
- Interact with various insurance companies to ensure accurate billing and payment for services provided by anesthesia providers.
