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)