Gina Highman

I have a passion for mental health and helping others. 

Clinical Experience

Southeast Healthcare 1/2022- 5/2022 

• Outpatient mental health, adults, in person, and telehealth. (182.3 clinical hours)
• Utilized critical thinking and active listening skills to diagnose a wide variety of mental health disorders.
• Prescribed medication and provided clinically appropriate psychoeducation. 
• Ordered laboratory work and monitored for adverse medication side effects. 
• Documented patient assessments within the electronic health record. 
• Evaluated treatment outcomes and made medication adjustments as clinically indicated. 

Nationwide Children’s Close to Home 9/2021-12/2021

• Outpatient mental health, children, in-person, and telehealth. (219.1 clinical hours)
• Utilized numerous evidence-based screening tools and incorporated into diagnostic assessment. 
• Assessed lethality risk and formulated treatment plan to ensure patient and family safety.
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Incorporated evidence-based treatment guidelines into treatment plan. 

Matrix Psychological Services 9/2021-5/2022

• Outpatient mental health, adults, telehealth. (56.2 clinical hours)
• Demonstrated excellent time management, interpersonal skills, and cultural competency.
• Utilized knowledge of biopsychosocial factors to improve patient physical and mental health outcomes. 
• Incorporated motivational interviewing techniques to improve health and reduce harm. 

Ohio State University Total Health and Wellness Clinic 5/2021-7/2021

• Outpatient mental health, adults, telehealth. (101.5 clinical hours)
• Performed initial psychiatric evaluations, diagnosed psychiatric disorders, formulated a plan of treatment, and evaluated patient response to pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. 
• Utilized community resources to improve continuity of care.

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse 6/2021- Present 

Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health Pavilion, Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit. 

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care using evidence-based practices.
• Effectively collaborated with health care professionals within a multidisciplinary care setting. 
• Utilized therapeutic communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families.
• Delegated patient care as clinically appropriate. 
• Documented according to organizational standards, policies, and procedures.

Psychiatric Care Technician 1/2019- 4/2022

Behavioral Emergency Response Team, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

• Provided innovative and quality care to patients with complex behavioral symptoms.
• Utilized trauma informed care principles and de-escalation techniques. 
• Worked collaboratively with staff through consultation, education, and early intervention.

Psychiatric Care Technician 8/2016- 1/2019 

Adult inpatient, Ohio State University Harding Hospital.

• Provided a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. 
• Maintained patient safety and a therapeutic milieu. 
• Lead therapeutic groups. 
• Technical skills include- obtaining vitals, specimen collection, phlebotomy skills, performing EKG, and applying therapeutic holds and restraints during behavioral emergencies.

Ohio State University College of Nursing 6/2019 - 4/2022

Master of Science, GPA- 3.93    

Wright State University 8/2012 - 4/2016

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience, GPA- 3.59 Cum Laude