Dale Anna Sawyer
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate PMHNP with solid foundation in mental health care and psychiatric nursing. Proven ability to develop therapeutic relationships and implement patient-centered care plans. Demonstrated expertise in conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP Student
Old Dominion University
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized effective communication techniques that catered specifically toward different age groups, ensuring clear understanding of complex topics surrounding mental health diagnoses.
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses.
- Provided high-quality psychiatric care for diverse populations, addressing complex mental health issues.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with fellow healthcare professionals across various disciplines involved in patient care coordination efforts.
- Reduced risk of relapse by providing ongoing support during follow-up visits and crisis interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients on medication management strategies for optimal compliance and treatment effectiveness.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends, guidelines, and standards of practice in the PMHNP field.
- Developed holistic treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications as needed for each individual case.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing strong rapport and trust, fostering open communication.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in adjusting to new clinical settings, working effectively with diverse patient populations and healthcare teams.
- Served as a mentor to other students, sharing insights gained from personal experiences and academic coursework.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Infusion Registered Nurse
KH Nursing Services
02.2023 - Current
- Administer IV fluids, medications including IVIG, antibiotics, and other various medications through a central venous catheter, port, peripherally inserted central venous catheter, subcutaneous, or intramuscular to support long-term treatment for patients and monitor patient reactions during treatment.
- Educate patient, family or caregivers on medications, therapy, and side effects
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintained accurate medication inventory, ensuring timely order placement when supplies were low.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of required medications for efficient patient care provision.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to patient advocacy by serving as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care possible.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, guiding them through the orientation process and sharing best practices in infusion nursing care.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
RN
Amedisys Home Health
08.2021 - Current
- Manage quality care and provide education for patients with high risk diseases such as COPD, diabetes, heart failure, HTN, falls, failure to thrive
- Provide extensive wound care and educate patients and families on wound healing and management
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions needed to meet treatment goals
- Perform venipuncture and access central lines for blood collection, IV medication administration and flush protocol
- Provide direct patient care, perform nursing assessments, and provide treatment and interventions based on patients needs
- Communicate with doctors, nurses, care coordinators, and home health team timely to ensure quality patient care
RN/Nurse Clinical Manager
Personal Touch Home Care
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Managed quality care for patients with COPD, diabetes, heart failure and high risk diseases
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Provided wound care and advised on wound management, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented patient visits providing detailed patient charts and created the plan of care for patients on admission, recertification, discharge and with any change of status
- Managed and trained nursing staff on home health process and nursing skills
Branch Director
Personal Touch Home Care
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported nursing and therapy employees by answering questions and providing one-on-one mentoring.
- Maintained scheduling for main branch to keep nurses appropriately staffed.
- Established lasting relationships with patients and staff by use of thorough and timely communication
- Monitored processes and procedures, verifying medicare compliance with home health regulations.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Interviewed, hired and trained employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Provided skills training for nurses to ensure safe, effective patient care
- Performed weekly home health reports for branch to follow medicare guidelines, provide quality patient care while remaining cost effective
- Led a team of professionals to deliver exceptional customer service, resulting in increased client satisfaction scores.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback and facilitating professional development opportunities.
RN
Sentara Cardiology
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on medication and disease management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
RN
Sentara Heart Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, disease processes and management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and temporary pacer and chest tube management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections, and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Old Dominion University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Virginia Beach, VA08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Marketing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2010
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Pharmacological management
- Clinical decision making
- Collaborative care
- Therapeutic communication
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient-focused therapy
- Patient assessment
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)- Virginia Department of Health Professionals
- Telehealth- C-Tier Telehealth
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Timeline
PMHNP Student
Old Dominion University
08.2024 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
KH Nursing Services
02.2023 - Current
RN
Amedisys Home Health
08.2021 - Current
Branch Director
Personal Touch Home Care
08.2018 - 10.2019
RN/Nurse Clinical Manager
Personal Touch Home Care
02.2016 - 08.2021
RN
Sentara Cardiology
11.2015 - 02.2016
RN
Sentara Heart Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)- Virginia Department of Health Professionals
- Telehealth- C-Tier Telehealth
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Communication And Marketing
Old Dominion University
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