Bettina d'andrea

Works collaboratively with full-time faculty to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for PMHNP students during their clinical rotations. Assists students in integrating knowledge, interprofessional communication, and professional values. Provides support, guidance, and evaluates performance of learning outcomes.

Develops and implements treatment plans, prescribes medications, and provides education and counseling to patients. Documents patient encounters accurately, including history, assessments, and follow-up plans. Delivers client-centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guidelines.

Oversees service line to ensure quality patient care and maintain documentation standards. Leads team to enhance patient care quality, implements clinical protocols, and participates in QI projects to improve operational efficiency. Supervises and trains new PMHNP hires, provides consult services for crisis response, and educates clients regarding mental health illnesses and treatment plans.

Provides remote supervision to up to 8 students per semester during their clinical rotations. Reviews assignments and documentation submissions, assessing alignment with clinical standards to ensure students meet criteria in practice. Engages with students individually during mock interview sessions, educating on appropriate treatment plans and interview skills.

Contracted as an inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner/consult service across multiple hospitals, including Medstar Harbor Hospital, Lifebridge Sinai Hospital, and Grace Medical. Collaborated with attending psychiatrists to care for adult general psychiatry patients. Ensured adequate and appropriate staffing for various units by creating and managing schedules that considered workload, staff pr

Functioned as the Charge Nurse on inpatient psychiatry/detox units, ensuring safety and cohesion of the unit. Administered medications per hospital protocol while maintaining patient safety. Conducted and evaluated patient educational groups on topics such as substance abuse recovery and relapse prevention.

Supervised care for up to 24 patients per shift, ensuring staff performance and patient safety. Oriented nursing students in their final semester, teaching proper techniques and patient care. Participated in staff education to ensure compliance with Joint Commission accreditation standards and created curriculum for Charge Nurse workshops.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, building foundational knowledge in nursing principles and patient care. Prepared for a career in diverse healthcare settings.

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biology and a minor in Philosophy. Developed a strong scientific foundation and critical thinking skills.

Completed a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Focused on advanced practice nursing in psychiatric mental health.