Terri Lynn Patrick
Quitman,GA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional equipped for role. Adept in patient assessment, care planning, and crisis intervention. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Proficient in therapeutic techniques, medication management, and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Nurse Case Manager
SSG Inc. Contracting
06.2021 - Current
- Advocated for patient rights and ensured they were in a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care options for patients.
- Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans with appropriate facilities.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide outreach services, increasing access to mental health resources for underserved populations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to community-based services.
- Obtained documentation for each patient enrolled in other facility programs or off base therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
- Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Partnered with physicians, therapists, and medical case manager to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hosptial
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Archbold Northside Behavorial Health
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
Hospice Admissions Specialist
Big Bend Hospice
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Helped with interview process, orientation program and implementation of admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing applicant inquiries and concerns via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Streamlined communication between various departments involved in the admissions process by organizing regular meetings to discuss updates or challenges that arose during each application cycle.
- Maintained accurate records of all applicant data in the admissions database, ensuring a seamless evaluation process for the admissions team.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of applications using established criteria and guidelines, contributing to fair admission decisions.
Family Advocacy Nurse
Moody AFB
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) which provided valuable information, individual support and guidance to military families expecting a child or currently with a child/children under the age of 3.
- Provided support in areas of pregnancy, labor and delivery, infant and toddler care, safety, growth, and development, provided through home visits, classes, support groups and referrals to community services.
- Tailored plans of care to each family's unique circumstances preparing for them for upcoming parenthood, how to integrate new baby in their changing lives, parenting skills and types, understanding the importance of growth and development, importance of couple communication and stress management and how survive deployment or dual enlistment.
- Worked alongside and met regularly with a team of social workers and therapists to ensure each client have the availability to a holist care for their current or upcoming needs becoming a parent.
- Obtained Lactation Consultant Certification and aided mothers in preparing for breastfeeding, proper techniques and problem solving.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2005
Basic Life Support
Expires Feb 07, 2026
Licenses:
State of Georgia Registered Professional Nurse & eNLC
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse Case Manager
SSG Inc. Contracting
06.2021 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hosptial
08.2020 - 06.2021
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Archbold Northside Behavorial Health
12.2019 - 09.2020
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2019
Hospice Admissions Specialist
Big Bend Hospice
06.2017 - 05.2018
Family Advocacy Nurse
Moody AFB
02.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
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