Brittaney Jones
Southaven
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in psychiatric assessment and crisis stabilization across diverse settings. Expertise in managing psychotropic medications and developing individualized treatment plans, fostering collaborative approaches that enhance patient stabilization and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rounding Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Psych
Memphis
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and DSM-5-TR diagnoses to inform effective treatment strategies
- Manage and prescribe psychotropic medications for geriatric populations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Treat dementia-related behaviors, depression, anxiety, and psychosis
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient stabilization and safety
- Performed routine follow-ups and medication adjustments to ensure optimal patient care and therapeutic effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in long-term care
- Provide psychiatric rounding services in skilled nursing facilities across the Tennessee area
Charge Nurse
Delta Specialty Hospital
Memphis
01.2020 - Current
- Led care for high-acuity inpatient psychiatric units, ensuring patient-centered treatment
- Managed psychotropic medications and monitored patient responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes
- Led crisis interventions and maintained safety
- Conducted psychiatric assessments and facilitated collaborative treatment planning
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams
Open Access Mental Health Nurse
VA Medical Center
Memphis
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed rapid psychiatric triage and assessment to identify urgent mental health needs
- Identified suicidality and substance withdrawal risks
- Coordinated with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Facilitated brief therapeutic interventions to support patient coping strategies
- Administered long-acting injectables
- Performed vitals, EKGs, and screenings
- Accompanied patients to inpatient admission areas
- Assisted operations of MAT clinic
Registered Nurse
Parkwood Behavioral Health
Olive Branch
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care to stabilize patients and support recovery
- Executed thorough mental status assessments to identify patient needs and inform treatment plans
- Applied therapeutic interventions tailored to individual patient needs, fostering positive mental health outcomes
RN Supervisor
Diversicare
Southaven
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Supervised staff to maintain regulatory compliance and uphold care standards
- Administered medications to patients during shifts, ensuring adherence to treatment plans
- Coordinated care for geriatric patients with dementia and mental illness to enhance quality of life
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and administered medications to ensure optimal patient care
- Delivered medical-surgical care to patients in a hospital setting
- Educated patients on self-care and coordinated discharge plans for smooth transitions
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Nursing
South College
02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
07-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Memphis
12-2015
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental health assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Acute mental health care
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Risk assessment
- Psychopharmacology
- Substance use treatment experience
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient education
Affiliations
- Mississippi Nurses Association
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Scholarly Work
- Concept Map Paper on CAUTI, 12/24
- Leadership Development Paper, 05/25
Grants
South College 1st Responder Grant, $1,000
Credentials
MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Leadership And Community
Vice President, Nonstop Sports Nonprofit, 2022-Present
Core Clinical Competencies
- Lifespan Psychiatry
- Acute Inpatient & Outpatient Mental Health Care
- Psychiatric Assessment & DSM-5-TR Diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Monitoring
- Crisis Intervention & Suicide Risk Assessment
- Substance Use & MAT Clinic Experience
- Geriatric Psychiatry & Dementia Care
- Therapeutic Communication & De-escalation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Tennessee PMHNP License
- Mississippi PMHNP License
Timeline
Rounding Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Psych
01.2025 - Current
Open Access Mental Health Nurse
VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Parkwood Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
Charge Nurse
Delta Specialty Hospital
01.2020 - Current
RN Supervisor
Diversicare
08.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
02.2019 - 07.2019
MSN - Psychiatric Nursing
South College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Memphis