Jason Wilcox
Evans
Summary
Experienced Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in mental health. Skilled in communication and providing patient-centered care. Proficient in medication management and psychotherapy, offering comprehensive treatment. Recognized for establishing strong connections with patients, guiding and supporting them in achieving their mental health goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jeff Davis Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
Director of Behavioral Health
Jeff Davis Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
RN Case Manager
Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained a patient caseload of 20 patients
- Effectively communicated patient needs, performance, medications, and changes with physicians
- Completed initial assessments of patients and families to determine and address individual home care needs
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop care plans, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA12.2018
Skills
- Corporate Communications
- Mental Health Care
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Treatment Planning
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Geriatric mental health
- Patient health education
- Clinical supervision
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Individualized treatment planning
- Psychosocial analysis
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Patient-centered care
- Medication monitoring
- Prescription writing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Cultural Competency
- Disorder diagnosis
Certification
- Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute- 2020-Current
- Georgia Registered Nursing Compact License
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jeff Davis Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Director of Behavioral Health
Jeff Davis Hospital
12.2019 - Current
RN Case Manager
Serenity Hospice & Palliative Care
05.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Technical College
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