Clinical Experience
Southeast Healthcare 1/2022- 5/2022
- Outpatient mental health, adults, in person, and telehealth. (182.3 clinical hours)
- Utilized critical thinking and active listening skills to diagnose a wide variety of mental health disorders.
- Prescribed medication and provided clinically appropriate psychoeducation.
- Ordered laboratory work and monitored for adverse medication side effects.
- Documented patient assessments within the electronic health record.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes and made medication adjustments as clinically indicated.
Nationwide Children’s Close to Home 9/2021-12/2021
- Outpatient mental health, children, in-person, and telehealth. (219.1 clinical hours)
- Utilized numerous evidence-based screening tools and incorporated into diagnostic assessment.
- Assessed lethality risk and formulated treatment plan to ensure patient and family safety.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Incorporated evidence-based treatment guidelines into treatment plan.
Matrix Psychological Services 9/2021-5/2022
- Outpatient mental health, adults, telehealth. (56.2 clinical hours)
- Demonstrated excellent time management, interpersonal skills, and cultural competency.
- Utilized knowledge of biopsychosocial factors to improve patient physical and mental health outcomes.
- Incorporated motivational interviewing techniques to improve health and reduce harm.
Ohio State University Total Health and Wellness Clinic 5/2021-7/2021
- Outpatient mental health, adults, telehealth. (101.5 clinical hours)
- Performed initial psychiatric evaluations, diagnosed psychiatric disorders, formulated a plan of treatment, and evaluated patient response to pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions.
- Utilized community resources to improve continuity of care.
Professional Experience
Registered Nurse 6/2021- Present
Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health Pavilion, Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care using evidence-based practices.
- Effectively collaborated with health care professionals within a multidisciplinary care setting.
- Utilized therapeutic communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families.
- Delegated patient care as clinically appropriate.
- Documented according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Psychiatric Care Technician 1/2019- 4/2022
Behavioral Emergency Response Team, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
- Provided innovative and quality care to patients with complex behavioral symptoms.
- Utilized trauma informed care principles and de-escalation techniques.
- Worked collaboratively with staff through consultation, education, and early intervention.
Psychiatric Care Technician 8/2016- 1/2019
Adult inpatient, Ohio State University Harding Hospital.
- Provided a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities.
- Maintained patient safety and a therapeutic milieu.
- Lead therapeutic groups.
- Technical skills include- obtaining vitals, specimen collection, phlebotomy skills, performing EKG, and applying therapeutic holds and restraints during behavioral emergencies.
