Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Intern) - Ridgeview Institute - Monroe, GA
(2025-01)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans integrating medication management and therapeutic interventions.
- Provide ongoing follow-up care, monitoring medication efficacy, side effects, and patient progress.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Utilize trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches to support diverse patient populations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR while adhering to regulatory and ethical standards.
- Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning for patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Intern) - Family 360 Counselling Center - Conyer, GA
(2024-08)
- Conduct initial client evaluations and clinical assessments.
- Create and update tailored treatment plans.
- Lead individual, family, or group counseling sessions.
- Provide urgent crisis intervention when needed.
- Keep accurate and secure client records.
- Refer clients to doctors, support groups, or outside programs
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Behavioral Health UR Nurse -- PT) - Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital - Alaska
(2024-12 - 2025-12)
- Provided direct patient care in inpatient psychiatric units, detox programs, or outpatient behavioral health settings.
- Performed mental status exams, administered medications, and monitored patient responses.
- Assisted in de-escalation, crisis stabilization, and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning and follow-up care.
Admission Nurse/ Charge Nurse - Peachford Hospital - Dunwoody, GA
(2012-08 - 2023-01)
- Assess patients through a systematic process, interacting with the patient and appropriate health care provider
- Administer medication in a safe, accurate, and timely manner utilizing the five rights of medication
- Collect and analyze data regarding patient physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs
- Determine patients' alcohol or drug toxicity and identify signs of withdrawal
- Develop a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning
- Review patient's records for accuracy and ensure that treatment plan and progress notes clearly reflect progress of patient and family
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse - Hillside Hospital - Atlanta, GA
(2012-08 - 2013-06)
- Conducted admissions in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and hospital protocol
- Supervised and assigned areas of responsibility for LPNs, CAN, MHA, and unit secretary during shift
- Administered medication in a safe, accurate, and timely manner utilizing the five rights of medication
- Collected and analyzed data regarding patients' physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs
- Monitored patients following nursing unit policies and procedures
- Developed a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
