Yaara Ellis
Tucson
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and clinical experience in the crisis and inpatient setting. Passionate about advancing mental health care through education and community resources. Seeking an adjunct instructor position to contribute clinical expertise and foster student development and success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Connections Health Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments for individuals presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms, suicidal ideation, or behavioral disturbances.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing treatment plans for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Diagnose mental health disorders and initiate evidence-based treatment plans, including prescribing psychotropic medications.
- Collaborate with crisis counselors, social workers, nurses, and emergency personnel to develop individualized stabilization and discharge plans.
- Determine need for higher level of care and coordinate admission to inpatient psychiatric units when indicated.
- Participate in case review meetings and provide psychiatric consultation to team members.
- Complete timely and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Maintain working knowledge of local mental health resources, crisis intervention protocols, and legal procedures such as involuntary holds or mental health conservatorship.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center
06.2016 - 02.2023
- Rapidly assess and triage patients based on acuity using standardized triage systems (e.g., ESI).
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and emergency treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Monitor vital signs and patient condition, responding promptly to changes and escalating concerns.
- Assist with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, wound care, and CPR.
- Provide trauma care in coordination with emergency physicians and trauma team.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards.
- Respond to codes and participate in resuscitation efforts (e.g., Code Blue, Rapid Response).
- Collaborate with EMS, physicians, social workers, and other departments to ensure coordinated, timely care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oro Valley Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Seasonal short-term position
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for patients with acute medical or surgical conditions.
- Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
- Monitor and document patient condition, vital signs, intake/output, and responses to treatment.
- Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate care.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Provide post-operative care, including pain management, mobility support, and complication prevention.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA standards.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to LPNs, CNAs, and other support staff.
- Respond to patient emergencies and participate in code responses when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Banner University Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for patients with acute medical or surgical conditions.
- Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
- Monitor and document patient condition, vital signs, intake/output, and responses to treatment.
- Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate care.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Provide post-operative care, including pain management, mobility support, and complication prevention.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA standards.
- Delegate tasks appropriately to LPNs, CNAs, and other support staff.
- Respond to patient emergencies and participate in code responses when necessary.
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Banner University Medical Center
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Prepare patients for GI procedures, including verifying consent, obtaining vital signs, initiating IV access, and reviewing history/allergies.
- Monitor patients during procedures for sedation response, vital signs, and airway management; assist with moderate sedation administration as per protocol.
- Support the endoscopy team by assisting with positioning, scope handling, and specimen collection.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control and equipment sterilization protocols.
- Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring recovery from sedation, educating patients on post-procedure instructions, and discharge planning.
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Education
DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2022
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Systems Leadership
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ08.2020
ADN - Registered Nurse- License #RN169359
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2011
BA - Finance
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2003
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Inpatient psychiatric care
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Connections Health Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner University Medical Center
06.2016 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oro Valley Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Banner University Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, GI Lab
Banner University Medical Center
11.2011 - 06.2014
BA - Finance
Michigan State University
DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Arizona
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Systems Leadership
University of Arizona
ADN - Registered Nurse- License #RN169359
Pima Community College
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