Lauren Dean
Hixson
Summary
PMHNP student seeking preceptorship from a PMHNP and/or board-certified psychiatrist beginning May 2025 to May 2026. I am located in Chattanooga, TN. I have over 5 years experience in a range of nursing specialties, such as behavioral health, oncology, orthopedics, PCU, and medical/surgical. I look forward to the opportunity of working together and contributing to the care of your patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCU/Medical Surgical RN
HealthTrust
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development through ongoing participation in continuing education opportunities, staying current with best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
- Conducted patient and family teaching sessions on discharge planning, postoperative care, and health maintenance to promote successful transitions to home or other care settings.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions by closely monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Managed complex medication regimens for multiple patients simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in administration and timely delivery of prescribed treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies, unit-specific protocols, and best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from a nursing perspective to improve overall patient management strategies.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
- Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing complex cases involving multiple comorbidities or rapidly changing clinical situations.
Intake Behavioral Health Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively to manage crisis situations while maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently conducting thorough risk assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Established rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Promoted family involvement in treatment planning by providing education on mental health conditions and available resources.
Clinical Coordinator
Parkridge Health System
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Education
Masters Of Science Degree In Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2019
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)
RN, BSN
Clinical Requirements
Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning Practicum
May 26, 2025- August 2025
160 hours needed, with a minimum of 80 patient encounters including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in settings including psychiatric private practice, counsel center, rehabilitation center, and/or inpatient care facility.
Psychotherapy With Multiple Modalities Practicum
August 25, 2025- November 2025
160 hours needed, with a minimum of 80 patient encounters that must include interactions with all three modalities: individuals, groups, and families in settings including psychiatric private practice, counsel center, rehabilitation center, long-term care facility, hospice or palliative care facility, and/or inpatient care facility.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan I Practicum
November 24, 2025- February 2026
160 hours needed with a minimum of 80 patient encounters (40 children/adolescents and 40 adults/older adults) is required in settings including psychiatric private practice, counsel center, rehabilitation center, and/or inpatient care facility.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan II Practicum
February 26, 2026- May 2026
160 hours needed with a minimum of 80 patient encounters (40 children/adolescents and 40 adults/older adults) is required in settings including psychiatric private practice, counsel center, rehabilitation center, and/or inpatient care facility.
Timeline
PCU/Medical Surgical RN
HealthTrust
09.2023 - Current
Intake Behavioral Health Nurse
Accent Care Home Health
01.2021 - 08.2023
Clinical Coordinator
Parkridge Health System
02.2019 - 01.2022
Masters Of Science Degree In Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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