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Caroline Halper

@carolinehalper

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I provide psychiatric and correctional nursing care focused on mental health outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities to advance mental health outcomes through holistic, evidence-based, patient-centered psychiatric care, therapeutic relationships, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

I've provided direct psychiatric, correctional, school, and community nursing care across San Diego settings, including Richard J. Donovan State Prison, San Diego County Jail, and San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital.

In correctional and psychiatric environments, I've supported behavioral health care, crisis intervention, medication administration, triage, emergency response, treatment planning, and patient education. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, ethical, patient-centered care.

As an ANCC-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and California Registered Nurse, I'm passionate about improving mental health outcomes through holistic care and therapeutic relationships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Correctional Nurse

Richard J. Donovan State Prison

Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Provided comprehensive outpatient clinical care and behavioral therapy support. Conducted group sessions and provided crisis intervention and emergency care.

Psychiatric Assessment Crisis Intervention Behavioral Health Patient Education Interdisciplinary Collaboration EMR

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

West Coast University

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, completed in December 2024.

West Coast University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, completed in July 2018.

San Diego City College

Associate of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Activities and societies: Academic Excellence Award, Dean's List, Jo-Ann Rossitto Nursing Scholarship Recipient

Associate of Science in Nursing, completed in May 2017. Received the Academic Excellence Award, Dean's List recognition, and the Jo-Ann Rossitto Nursing Scholarship.