Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Tara Vista Behavioral Health Center
(2025-01)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients upon admission to inpatient behavioral health units.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and implement evidence-based psychiatric interventions.
- Evaluate and manage psychiatric conditions in children, adolescents, and adults.
- Provide care for patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, including alcohol and opioid withdrawal management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Respond rapidly to psychiatric emergencies and facilitate appropriate referrals and interventions in high-acuity settings.
Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor - Tara Vista Behavioral Health Center
(2023-12 - 2025-01)
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care operations across behavioral health units.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Served as the primary liaison among patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff.
- Maintained staffing coverage and operational continuity for nursing and hospital departments during assigned shifts.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives and promoted a culture of patient safety and teamwork.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse - Tara Vista Behavioral Health Center
(2022-08 - 2023-12)
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Led daily nursing huddles focused on patient safety, clinical updates, and operational efficiency.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning, discharge coordination, and milieu management.
- Administered medications and therapeutic interventions while monitoring patient response and effectiveness.
- Contributed to individualized treatment plans through assessment, implementation, and documentation of goals and interventions.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, de-escalation, time management, and complex patient care coordination.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse - Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital - Worcester, MA
(2022-03 - 2022-09)
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for medically complex patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Managed patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, oncological, and post-surgical conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments, admissions, discharges, and individualized care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation goals and improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient-centered care with emphasis on physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being.
Direct Support Professional - Horace Mann Educational Associates, Inc. - Franklin, MA
(2017-01 - 2022-01)
- Supported individuals with developmental and mental health disabilities in residential habilitation settings.
- Implemented individualized behavioral and habilitation plans while ensuring resident safety and well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored for side effects and behavioral changes.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and community integration.
- Promoted independence and quality of life through skills training and supportive care.
Volunteer - St. Peter's Free Medical Program
Supported community-based healthcare initiatives aimed at improving access to medical services for underserved populations.
