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Brandon Foster
Pittsburgh
Summary
I am a compassionate and purpose-driven Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 7 years of diverse clinical experience in psychiatric, geriatric, rehabilitation, long-term care, and acute behavioral health settings. Recently completed a Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and am board certification-ready, with a strong commitment to providing evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care.
Throughout my nursing career, I have been privileged to care for individuals living with depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, dementia, delirium, and other complex mental health conditions. I believe every patient deserves to be heard, understood, and treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. My passion for psychiatry is rooted in helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging moments while fostering hope, resilience, and meaningful recovery.
Known for my empathy, strong clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, and collaborative leadership, I strive to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. I am dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care and look forward to making a meaningful impact as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by advocating for my patients and supporting their journey toward improved mental wellness and quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Amergis
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
Nursing House Supervisor Kane Regional
Reliant Staffing Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
- Coordinated patient care activities among multidisciplinary teams
- Monitored staff performance and provided guidance to enhance service delivery
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflow efficiency
- Monitored patient conditions and collaborated with healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in managing staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage for patient needs.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and improve service delivery.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability.
Nursing House Supervisor
ARRC One
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices and regulatory requirements in nursing care.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Evaluated incident reports, identifying trends to develop proactive solutions for operational challenges.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Provided leadership and oversight for nursing operations within a skilled nursing facility, supervising RNs, LPNs, and CNAs while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Managed medically complex geriatric residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, and behavioral disturbances in a secured memory care unit.
- Utilized comprehensive assessments, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote resident safety, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical outcomes.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Upper Saint Clair, PA
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry systems to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining patient safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the telemetry unit by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care from ICU to telemetry unit by coordinating necessary equipment, resources, and personnel.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and procedures within the telemetry unit, ensuring adherence to national standards of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
Pulmonary Medsurg Stepdown Nurse Beaver Valley
Maxim Healthcare
Beaver, PA
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescription, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing team knowledge and improving onboarding processes.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing the physician medical regimens.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse East End Behavioral
Maxim Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to identify patient needs and progress.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications to patients while minimizing risk for medication errors.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
- Provided compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, dementia, delirium, and behavioral disturbances.
- Performed comprehensive mental status assessments, suicide risk assessments, behavioral observations, and ongoing psychiatric evaluations while recognizing changes in cognition, mood, and behavior requiring timely intervention.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care to establish rapport and promote patient safety.
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications, assessed therapeutic response, identified adverse effects, and educated patients and families regarding treatment plans and medication adherence.
- Managed patients with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to evidence-based psychiatric nursing practices.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies, relapse prevention, medication compliance, and community mental health resources to support long-term recovery.
- Demonstrated leadership, clinical judgment, and effective communication in fast-paced psychiatric and behavioral health settings while advocating for patient-centered care and positive clinical outcomes.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
QLS Staffing
Sarver, PA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined patient care processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and team cohesion.
- Implemented quality assurance initiatives, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching, and patient satisfaction.y patient care.
- Evaluated the skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
Travel LPN
General Health Resources
Lancaster, PA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care effectively.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of patient care processes by participating in quality assurance initiatives and offering constructive feedback.
- Increased efficiency in medication administration through proper organization of supplies and adherence to protocol during travel assignments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Seneca Place
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCR ManorCare
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care strategies based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to prescribed therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minnesota City, MN11.2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Nursing care
- IV administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Disease management
- Patient education
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 50 staff members.
- Nominated for Multiple Bee Awards as a Travel Nurse
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Amergis
12.2025 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor Kane Regional
Reliant Staffing Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing House Supervisor
ARRC One
02.2024 - 03.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse East End Behavioral
Maxim Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2023
Pulmonary Medsurg Stepdown Nurse Beaver Valley
Maxim Healthcare
07.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
QLS Staffing
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel LPN
General Health Resources
09.2021 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Seneca Place
09.2019 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCR ManorCare
12.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Science
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University