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ELIZABETH C. Harmon Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
1824 Feronia Street • Metairie, Louisiana 70005 • Phone: 504.617.5302
Website: www.southshorecounselingandwellness.com • Email: fmhnp504@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of South Alabama • Mobile, Alabama Graduated December 2014
MSN – PMHNP • GPA – 3.89
Our Lady of the Lake College • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Graduated December 2009
ASN – Registered Nurse • GPA – 3.3
University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, Mississippi Graduated August 2000
B.S. Psychology • GPA – 3.67 (Honors)
EMPLOYMENT
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) 2015 - Present
Northshore/Southshore Counseling and Wellness
Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments on clients of all ages
Prescribe and monitor the effects of treatment with psychotropic medications
Utilize genetic testing capabilities when possible to assist in diagnosis and treatment
Educate clients on prevention and wellness strategies
Weekend Nursing Supervisor/Psychiatric RN 2013 - Present
River Oaks Hospital
Oversee general operations of a multi-unit inpatient psychiatric hospital
Serve as resource to staff for complex situations and advocate between staff and physicians
Evaluate potential admits to ensure they are medically stable and meet established admission criteria
Implement staffing changes based on patient census and acuity
Maintain safe and therapeutic environment/ crisis management throughout facility
Manage complaints/ customer service issues
Psychiatric RN/Charge Nurse 2010 – 2013
Children’s Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital
Management and supervision of a 30 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital
Administered medications to patients and monitored for therapeutic effects
Performed intake assessments on newly admitted patients
Provided nursing education to patients and their families
Participated in crisis management/ code teams
Assisted with treatment planning and follow-up
Registered Nurse 2010 – 2011
Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing Home
Provided nursing care and supervision/direction to facility residents, as well as support staff.
Performed daily medical assessments on nursing home residents
Administered medications (all routes) and monitored for therapeutic effects
Initiated peg tube feedings/care, ostomy care, wound care, and diabetes monitoring and education
Created and updated care plans and documentation
Assisted residents with activities of daily living
Psychometrist 2007 - 2008
Neuropsychology Associates, Inc.
Administered and scored psychological/ educational testing measures
Transcribed dictated reports
Performed general office management duties
Office Manager 2003 – 2008
Dr. Brian Jordan, Ph.D.
Responsible for maintaining the front office of a clinical psychology practice.
Verified and filed health insurance claims, and followed up with billing and collections
Administered and scored psychological tests, and transcribed dictated reports
Developing business letters and correspondence for prospecting and setting up new legal accounts
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Robert Varnado Psychiatric Services, LLC August 2013 - Present
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Medication management of clients under the direct supervision of a Family Mental Health NP
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on new clients and develop individualized evidence-
based treatment plans, which includes referrals for psychotherapy and community support programs
Educate clients on their current diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and health promotion
strategies
Robert Dahmes, M.D. August 2013 – Present
Private Outpatient Psychiatry Practice
Assess established clients of all ages and consult with psychiatrist regarding psychotropic medication
adjustments
Educate clients on their current diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and health promotion
strategies
Utilize psychiatrist’s expertise on complex cases
Seaside Behavioral Hospital • M. Kaleem Arshad, M.D. January 2014 - Present
Adult/Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatric Facility
Assess, diagnose, and treat adult/ geriatric clients in an inpatient psychiatric facility under the direct
supervision of a psychiatrist
Perform psychiatric/ medical assessments on patients to determine if medication adjustments are
needed
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to discuss status of all patients
Assist with aftercare planning by evaluating patients’ needs for in-home accommodations post-
discharge
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS (American Heart Association)
PALS (American Heart Association)
CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention)
AFFILIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nursing)
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners (LANP)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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