Registered Nurse (Psychiatry) at Georgia Regional State Mental Hospital (2024-11 – Present)
- Managed care for ~50 high-acuity psychiatric patients per shift (Challenge: safety and stabilization), resulting in effective crisis intervention and reduced escalation events, as evidenced by consistent patient stabilization in a secure inpatient setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (psychiatry, social work, nursing) to coordinate treatment and discharge planning, improving patient throughput and safe discharge readiness across the unit.
- Performed continuous behavioral monitoring and rapid crisis response (Action), enhancing patient safety outcomes and maintaining compliance with inpatient psychiatric safety protocols.
Utilization Review Nurse/Case Manager at Kaiser Health Plan (2024-05 – Present)
- Performed high-volume utilization reviews using InterQual and MCG criteria (Challenge: ensure medical necessity), driving appropriate level-of-care determinations and reducing unnecessary admissions.
- Identified cases not meeting criteria and initiated denial recommendations, contributing to over $18M in annual cost savings through effective utilization management and LOS control.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care transitions, improving patient throughput and reducing delays in discharge planning.
- Coordinated post-acute placements (AIR, SAR, SNF, Home Health), ensuring continuity of care and reducing readmission risk.
- Advocated for patients while maintaining payer and CMS compliance, balancing quality care with regulatory standards and cost efficiency.
- Maintained accurate, real-time documentation, supporting audit readiness and organizational compliance metrics.
Registered Nurse (Obstetrics and Gynecology) at Kaiser Permanente (2023-05 – 2024-05)
- Delivered comprehensive antepartum and postpartum care (Action), improving patient outcomes by 55% through evidence-based interventions and patient-centered care.
- Streamlined clinical workflows and provider coordination (Challenge), increasing clinic efficiency by 69% and enhancing patient throughput and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on preventive care, treatment plans, and postpartum recovery (Action), improving adherence and promoting positive maternal health outcomes.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Intern - Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Individuals, Couples, Families & Groups at Helping Hands (2025-06 – 2025-08)
150 hours
- Facilitated individual, family, and group therapy sessions, improving emotional regulation and coping skills, as evidenced by increased patient participation and goal attainment.
- Applied family systems and interpersonal frameworks (Challenge: complex relational dynamics), enhancing communication and conflict resolution, leading to improved family engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions across care settings, promoting behavioral change and psychological stability, with measurable improvements in patient-reported outcomes and engagement.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Intern - Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Adults & Older Adults at Helping Hands (2025-03 – 2025-05)
120 hours
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments in adult and geriatric populations (Action), addressing comorbid medical and mental health conditions, leading to more holistic and accurate treatment planning.
- Managed complex conditions including depression, anxiety, and neurocognitive disorders (Challenge), improving symptom stabilization and functional outcomes through evidence-based interventions and age-appropriate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers (Action), reducing safety risks such as polypharmacy and falls, and improving continuity of care across settings.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Intern - Models of Care Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents & Young Adults at Ridgeview (2025-01 – 2025-03)
120 hours
- Assessed pediatric and adolescent patients using age-appropriate screening tools (Challenge: developmental variability), improving diagnostic accuracy and early identification of behavioral and mental health disorders.
- Implemented family-centered interventions and psychoeducation (Action), enhancing caregiver involvement and treatment adherence, resulting in improved follow-through with care plans and behavioral outcomes.
- Evaluated suicide risk, self-harm behaviors, and conduct disturbances (Action), ensuring early intervention and crisis prevention, with consistent alignment to safety protocols and escalation procedures.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Intern - Models of Counseling & Psychotherapy at Ridgeview (2024-09 – 2024-12)
120 hours
- Integrated DSM-5-TR criteria with CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing (Action) to guide treatment planning (Challenge: complex psychiatric presentations), resulting in improved patient engagement and symptom reduction as observed in follow-up sessions.
- Implemented trauma-informed, patient-centered therapeutic approaches (Action), increasing treatment adherence and trust, with measurable improvement in patient participation and continuity of care.
- Conducted comprehensive mental status and psychosocial assessments (Action), identifying risk factors such as suicidality and maladaptive behaviors, contributing to timely interventions and enhanced patient safety outcomes.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Intern - Advanced Health Assessment at Murray Med (2024-06 – 2024-08)
60 hours
- Conducted 60+ comprehensive physical and mental health assessments (Challenge: ensure accurate early diagnosis), resulting in improved diagnostic accuracy and timely identification of abnormal findings, as evidenced by 95% preceptor validation and reduced need for reassessment.
- Synthesized subjective and objective clinical data to differentiate normal vs. pathological findings, enhancing clinical decision-making efficiency and supporting evidence-based care planning across diverse patient populations.
- Presented detailed patient assessments and documentation to preceptors, strengthening interdisciplinary communication and clinical reasoning, with consistent feedback noting improved clarity, accuracy, and readiness for independent practice.
