Monica Fulghum
Kinston
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Committed to providing exceptional mental and behavioral health care services to my community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health RN Emergency Department
UNC Health Lenoir
11.2021 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members on best practices in behavioral health care, contributing to overall team knowledge and effectiveness.
- Managed care transitions effectively through close collaboration with community resources such as outpatient clinics or support groups, ensuring seamless coordination of services for discharged patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by initiating regular meetings between nursing staff, psychiatrists, and therapists to discuss client progress and treatment strategies.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the healthcare system by addressing concerns related to confidentiality or treatment options, fostering trust between patients and providers.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate nursing interventions while maintaining professional boundaries essential for ethical practice in behavioral health settings.
- Reduced instances of aggressive behaviors among patients by employing crisis intervention techniques and non-violent de-escalation methods.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN Home Health and Hospice
3HC
06.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2021
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Cultural competence
- Patient safety monitoring
- Effective communication
- Mental health evaluation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- De-escalation techniques
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Clinical experiences
Mind and Body Wellness. 215+ clinical hours supervised by Leistey Tindall, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Easterseals PORT Greenville. 215+ clinical hours supervised by Maria Alexander, PMHNP-BC
Waynesboro Clinic. 220+ clinical hours supervised by Kristen Keene, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN Emergency Department
UNC Health Lenoir
11.2021 - Current
RN Home Health and Hospice
3HC
06.2014 - Current
Master of Science - PMHNP
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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