Alison Wokulich
Waterford
Summary
Direct patient care experience for eleven years overall as a nurse. Experience in medical/surgical unit for one year and mental health for seven years as an RN. Four years experience as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner working with adults in outpatient settings. Skills in care coordination and verbal de-escalation Other qualities include staying organized, detail-oriented, team approach, and reliable, excellent communication skills. An individual who is committed to life-long learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP
LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health
07.2022 - Current
- Appropriately diagnose and treat a variety of mental health conditions through careful questioning and clinical assessment of patient
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Additionally through, personalized treatment and compassionate communication.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.
- Serve as a preceptor to nurse practitioner students, fostering their professional growth and clinical competency development.
- Prescribe medications judiciously based on evidence-based guidelines; monitor therapeutic responses closely for efficacy or adverse effects.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explain test results and proper use of medications.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
Center for Focused Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Completing medication checks and supportive therapy to mental health clients individually. Diagnosing, prescribing, documenting both notes for medication check/therapy as applicable, as well as understanding billing/coding for documentation. Addressing any medication changes, side effects, or client needs.
Registered Nurse
Stairways Behavioral Health Erie, PA- LTSR
05.2016 - 10.2021
- To coordinate medications and care for clients in a long-term residential unit, to communicate with the psychiatrist/treatment team needs and concerns for clients. Utilize and manage electronic medical record, electronic prescription ordering, doctor's orders, provide direct patient care, medication education, health education, and organize/present wellness-based group therapy weekly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent Hospital-3R Inpatient Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 05.2016
- To provide direct patient care to inpatient mental health clients, create treatment plans, carry out doctors' orders, administer medications, utilize electronic medical record, provide medication and wellness education, maintain patient safety and care in acute settings including restraints and seclusion as necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Corry Memorial Hospital
10.2013 - 08.2014
- To provide direct patient care to a variety of patients, including cardiac, respiratory, surgical/post-operative, blood transfusions, and other medical-surgical patients. Administer medications, communicate with physicians regarding patient care and needs, carry out doctors' orders, provide treatment for conditions including IV medications, NG tubes, and wound care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota08.2021
Bachelors in Science of Nursing - undefined
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, Pennsylvania05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Fort Leboeuf High School
Waterford, Pennsylvania06.2008
Skills
- Advanced assessment
- Health promotion
- Psychiatric care
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Detail-oriented approach
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Patient safety/education driven
- Lab result evaluation
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License 06/2013 – present
- Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License 11/2021- present
- ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Board Certified 09/2021-present
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP
LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health
07.2022 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner PMHNP
Center for Focused Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Stairways Behavioral Health Erie, PA- LTSR
05.2016 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent Hospital-3R Inpatient Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Corry Memorial Hospital
10.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelors in Science of Nursing - undefined
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma - undefined
Fort Leboeuf High School
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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