Kristen Saxton

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine patient needs and treatment plans.
• Developed and implemented evidence-based interventions to support mental health recovery.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
• Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care as well as advocacy for the patient and family.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities, enhancing overall care coordination.
• Conducted psychiatric screenings in the Emergency Department and relayed information to the provider.

• Assisted nurses with admission, discharge, and daily flow to enhance patient care delivery.
• Collaborated with team members in busy healthcare settings to ensure smooth operations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Ensured confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA guidelines while sharing critical updates with team members.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner