Jamie Jackson
Clayton
Summary
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse and current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student at Maryville University, eager to find a clinical preceptorship where I can continue growing as both a provider and advocate for mental health. My background in critical care has strengthened my ability to stay calm under pressure, build trust with patients and families, and provide compassionate, holistic care. I am excited to expand my skills in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication management, while learning from experienced mentors who share my passion for improving mental health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
UNC Health Care
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Monitored patients' mental and physical health for changes or complications.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for distressed patients.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Administered medication and monitored adverse reactions to treatments.
- Observed behavior patterns of individuals exhibiting psychotic or depressive symptoms to identify possible causes or triggers for the behaviors.
Registered Nurse
Research Psychiatric Center
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Lead Community RN
Austen Dooley
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Completing a monthly face to face assessment of the individual consumer and record any findings.
- Recruited, trained, managed and supervised Community RNs and LPNs across the state of Misssouri within the company.
- Reviewing the individual consumer record monthly to include physician orders and the medication administration record.
- Maintaining communication with agency management
- Reporting and documenting of all changes in the individual’s health status and/or needs
- Identifying needs for staff supervision /delegation or specialized instruction and any follow-up or plan of action that may result.
- Oversight of medication administration by certified medication aides, to include, but not limited to, the review of physician orders, medication administration record and staff documentation. This may also include periodic inspection of technique and skill of certified aides delegated to pass medications.
- Identifying nursing supports specific to individual consumer needs.
- Performing quarterly breast exams on female consumers unless otherwise delegated to LPN staff.
- Ensuring that specialized instruction/delegation regarding identified tasks is provided and documentation.
Registered Nurse
University Health - Older Adult Psychiatric Unit
02.2015 - 08.2022
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient safety and stability.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Terrace Health and Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS12.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS05.2014
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Outpatient mental health services
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Behavioral management
- Geriatric psychiatry
- De-escalation techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Therapeutic communication
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
UNC Health Care
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Research Psychiatric Center
09.2023 - 07.2025
Lead Community RN
Austen Dooley
08.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
University Health - Older Adult Psychiatric Unit
02.2015 - 08.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Terrace Health and Rehabilitation
10.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Donnelly College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Practicum Needs
Spring 2026 - NURS 612 Advance Health Assessment - 40 hours.
Skills needed - Must be able to perform adult or geriatric head to toe assessment, health histories and formulate differential diagnoses.
Acceptable settings - Clinical setting seeing both male and female adult and geriatric patients. Primary Care, Urgent Care/Retail Health, Emergency Room, Long Term Care - Must provide primary care and be able to do full head to toe assessments and health stories.
Fall 2026 - NURS 662 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management Practicum I - 150 Psychotherapy 100 Prescriber (250 hours).
Skills needed - Must be able to develop a therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients, psychiatric -medical history, psychiatric evaluations, a basic knowledge of prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
Acceptable settings - Inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient, home care, hospice, emergency room, primary care.
Spring 2027 - NURS 664 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management Practicum II - 250 hours.
Skills needed - Must be able to engage in a therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients, psychiatric-medical histories, psychiatric evaluation, completing family genograms, advanced beginner skills at prescribing and monitoring medications, advance beginner skills as prescribing and evaluating effects, monitoring labs and collaborating with providers.
Accepting settings - Inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient, consultation liaison services, community mental health center, residential treatment program, collage counseling center, pediatric/adolescent medical office, emergency room, telehealth/telepsych.
Summer 2027 - NURS 667 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management Practicum III - 250 hours.
Skills needed - Must be able to work independently, rapidly establish therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients, psychiatric medical histories, manage care for a panel of patients and apply research.
Accepting settings - Inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient, consultation liaison services, community mental health center, residential treatment program, collage counseling center, pediatric/adolescent medical office, emergency room, telehealth/telepsych.
Approved Preceptors
ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist who prescribes
Licensed MD or DO psychiatrist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
PsychD or PhD licensed psychologist