Mary Sumner
Richmond
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with a decade of expertise in psychiatric nursing. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, communication, and patient care skills. Driven by a passion for excellence, consistently delivering compassionate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through independent work and collaborative efforts. Proactive and goal-oriented, excelling in time management and problem-solving. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Assess patient’s mental and physical health.
- Collaborated with patient, familly, and interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Actively participate in agency, department, education, and training to ensure new information or changes are established into practice.
- Provide professional development mental health staff and students.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Bon Secours Memorial College Of Nursing
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored and guided students through challenging clinical rotations, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment that supported diverse learners'' needs while promoting cultural competence.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions on evidence-based nursing practices, encouraging critical thinking and application of knowledge.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing program and clinical sites, establishing partnerships for enhanced student experiences.
Electroconvulsive Therapy Coordinator
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed records.
- Education staff, patients, and families on illness, treatment, and process.
- Serve as a liaison for patients with the medical team and organization.
- Schedule and assist with electroconvulsive treatments.
- Follow protocols for organization, state, and federal regulations, and standard practice regulations.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Perform patient assessments, provide education, and administer medications.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA12-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05-2013
Skills
- Mental Health Expertise
- Autonomous Decision-Making
- Diagnose Psychiatric Disorders
- Develop Treatment Plans
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- American Association for Emergency Psychiatry
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Virginia Department of Health Professions
License Registered Nurse 0001251065 - Crisis Prevention & Intervention training (CPI)
- Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA)
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Bon Secours Memorial College Of Nursing
12.2023 - Current
Electroconvulsive Therapy Coordinator
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Virginia Department of Health Professions
License Registered Nurse 0001251065 - Crisis Prevention & Intervention training (CPI)
- Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA)
Master of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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