Compassionate, board eligible psychiatrist with experience in diagnosing and treating various mental health disorders. Proven ability to develop and implement effective treatment plans that enhance patient quality of life. Strong communication skills and empathetic approach foster positive patient relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attending Psychiatrist - Inpatient
Geisinger Behavioral Health Northeast
Moosic
08.2024 - Current
Evaluated patient's medical history and current condition to diagnose psychiatric disorders.
Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, diagnosis, treatment plan goals and objectives, interventions provided, response to treatment, discharge summaries, and any other relevant information regarding the care of the patient.
Collaborated with community resources to provide access to additional supportive services for patients.
Resident Physician
ECU Health Medical Center
Greenville
07.2020 - 06.2024
Provided direct patient care in a psychiatric setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
Monitored patient progress over time to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
Prescribed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses and treatments provided.
Electroconvulsive Therapy, assisted in greater than 50 procedures, 2021, 2022
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, certified on NeuroStar apparatus, 2022
Research & Quality Improvement
Improving Behavioral Health Unit follow up by implementing a survey of patient preference., The survey decreased no-show rate for hospital follow up appointments by 34%. Poster presentation at ECU Brody School of Medicine GME research week 2020, 2021
Expanding on the above QI project to investigate whether implementing a survey to improve hospital follow up can reduce hospital readmission rates.
Presentations
ECU Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Problematic social media use and its impact on mental health, May 2024
Professional Memberships
American Psychiatric Association, Member, (2018 - Present)
Certification
Pennsylvania Medical License 2024
North Carolina Resident Training License 2022- 2024
Director of Case Management and Utilization Management at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center- NortheastDirector of Case Management and Utilization Management at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center- Northeast
Air Medical Communications Specialist CEP at Geisinger Health System - Life FlightAir Medical Communications Specialist CEP at Geisinger Health System - Life Flight
Vice President- Strategic Partnership at Allied Services Integrated Health SystemVice President- Strategic Partnership at Allied Services Integrated Health System