Alison McLaughlin
Aberdeen
Summary
Professional with strong background in psychiatric-mental health, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Expertise in clinical decision-making, patient advocacy, and mental health education. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
Harford Health and Wellness
Bel Air, US
08.2020 - Current
- Intake and assessment of new patients
- Medication initiation, titration, and continued management
- Follow up appointments weekly, biweekly, and then monthly if stable
- Documentation for initial encounter as well as all follow-up
- Intake and follow-up often includes labs and other diagnostic procedures as required
- I am responsible for submitting my own billing to appropriate Insurance entities
- Provided high-quality psychiatric care for diverse populations, addressing complex mental health issues.
- Contributed to clinical research projects aimed at advancing knowledge in the field of mental health nursing practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Boosted clinic efficiency by implementing best practices in time management and organization skills.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, guidelines, and standards of practice in the PMHNP field.
- Championed continuous quality improvement initiatives within the clinical environment, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing targeted solutions accordingly.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting healthy coping mechanisms and emotional well-being among participants.
- Promoted awareness about mental health disorders within the community through educational presentations at local organizations and events.
- Evaluated new procedures and treatments based on evidence-based practice principles, refining approaches according to emerging research findings when appropriate.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced risk of relapse by providing ongoing support during follow-up visits and crisis interventions when necessary.
CRNP
Harbor of Grace
Havre de Grace, US
01.2019 - 07.2020
- I have joined the team at Harbor of Grace Recovery on a part time basis as an extension of their current treatment team
- My primary function at HOG is medication management, however, I perform to the full capacity of my license including admissions, discharges, daily assessment, lab review, and transfer to higher levels of medical care
- Educated patients on medication management strategies for optimal compliance and treatment effectiveness.
- Streamlined documentation processes to maintain accurate and updated patient records efficiently.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital
Havre de Grace, US
09.2011 - 03.2019
- Patient care
- Documentation
- Electronic charting
- Medication management
- Admissions
- Electronic discharges
- Case management
- Utilization review
- Worked on crisis intervention team
- Ran charge on all shifts
- Member of the BHU nursing council
- Instrumental in contributing to meaningful use
- V6 super user/ informatics
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Veterans Administration Hospital
Perry Point, US
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Intermittent float pool nursing required hands on care of a diverse patient population
- Medication management, total care, documentation, and transportation were just a few of the requirements of the job
- Worked as a intermittent staff nurse on all units including ICU, Medical Surgical, Wound Care, Detox unit
- Admitted and discharged patients
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition
- Provided daily medication administration and administration of all medications
- Treated life-threatening emergencies
Registered Nurse
Sheppard Pratt medical system
Towson, US
02.2010 - 10.2011
- Floor nursing
- Patient care
- Documentation through Sunrise EMAR
- Electronic charting
- Medication management
- Admissions
- Electronic discharges
- Ran charge
- Ran the milieu
- Acted as medication nurse
- Ran patient groups
- Worked closely with a team of doctors, nurse peers, social workers, and behavioral specialist to orchestrate patient care in the special needs pediatric setting
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Havre de Grace, MD02.2019
BS - Nursing
Kaplan University
Hagerstown, MD12.2015
BS - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Towson, MD12.2013
AA - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD12.2010
Skills
- Home Health
- Hospital
- Staff Nurse
- RN
- Medical Surgical
- Case Management
- Utilization Review
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Vital Signs
- Primary Care Experience
- Social Work
- Mental Health Counseling
- Experience Administering Injections
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral interventions
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Addiction recovery
- Intellectual disability support
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Personality disorder treatment
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Collaborative care
- Evidence-based practice
- Psychopharmacology
- Pharmacological management
- Clinical decision making
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Medication monitoring
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient-focused therapy
Certification
- CRNP-PMH, 11/30/2029
- ANCC Certified 11/12/2019-11/12/2029
- CNP, 11/30/26, MD
- RN, 11/30/28 MD
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
PMHNP
Harford Health and Wellness
08.2020 - Current
CRNP
Harbor of Grace
01.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
Veterans Administration Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Sheppard Pratt medical system
02.2010 - 10.2011
BS - Nursing
Kaplan University
BS - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
AA - Nursing
Harford Community College
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University