Cassandra Lewis
Jeffersonville
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Wellstone Regional Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced psychiatric environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patient coping mechanisms and reduce crisis situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and behavioral changes in electronic health records.
- Assisted in crisis management by utilizing de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and recovery resources.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Reduced medication errors for patients through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
Case Manager
Team Select
Jeffersonville, IN
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated care plans for diverse client needs, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare providers to enhance support outcomes.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assessed client progress and adjusted care strategies to improve overall well-being.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within the healthcare system, promoting access to necessary resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Staff Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and health status, documenting changes in electronic medical records for accurate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO09-2022
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
East Mississippi Community College, Mayhew Campus
Columbus, MS08-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Patient health education
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
Certification
- Register Nurse - License - 10 years
- License Practical Nurse - License - 17 years
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, AMERICAN ACAMDEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATON BOARD - February 6, 2026 through February 5, 2031
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Wellstone Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Team Select
03.2022 - 05.2024
Staff Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
East Mississippi Community College, Mayhew Campus