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Preety N. Khanna, DNP, APRN-BC, MSN - Nurse PractitionerPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, San Antonio, TXTo obtain a position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering solid years of experience providing psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. An enthusiastic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in nursing enhancing patient health. Proficient in-patient care, tele-psychiatry, and mental health education, my experience in diverse healthcare settings has honed my ability to deliver clinical excellence.LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSTexas RN, License #862588 (Current  August 2014)Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse# AP1140890 (Current-November 2023)Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Certification (Current -October 2023)Advanced Life Support (Current -September 2015)Basic Life Support (Current  July 2015)Certified Professional coder (Exp. 07/30/2024)Certified Risk adjustment coder (Exp. 07/30/2024)Lean Six Sigma, pending certification.Battlefield Acupuncture, pending certification.EDUCATIONMaryville University - DNP - PMHNP, Mental Health (2020-2023) Magna Cum LaudeGrand Canyon University - Master of Science - Informatics, Nursing (2017  2019)Fresno - National University - Bachelor of Science - BSN, Nursing (2012  2014)University of Bombay - Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce and Economics(1988  1992)WORK EXPERIENCESouth Texas Veteran Health Care System - Nurse Practitioner, Health Professions Trainee -Resident September 2023  CurrentGaining ability to handle a patient panel and specialty rotations.Gaining hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care to patients with various mental health disorders.Completing an EBP Project for the VA to improve a specific process.Completing rotations to through various psychiatric services offered at VA including inpatient, same day access, SUD, consultation/liaison, and group psychotherapy.Invited as guest speaker to UTSA School of Nursing to present to DNP students.South Texas Veteran Health Care System - Surgical Float Nurse March 2021 - September 2023Perform duties and work in an academic setting. Optimize patient care delivery and patient outcomes. Perform an autonomous role, triaging unscheduled patients, answering, and documenting telephone encounters, supporting, and utilizing various computer programs and documenting care within the electronic medical record.Follow clinic protocols and assist Providers with clinics and procedures.Demonstrate the ability to perform surgical postings and manage surgical schedules within various clinics. Provide care to patients with pre and post - surgical medical conditions and will utilize skills to promote active participation in the development of patient driven goals for health optimization.Assist with patient concerns and participate in process improvement and safety initiatives. Perform in collaboration with the provider and the team members and is responsible for providing patient education, Pre-Surgical Assessments and coordinating activities as directed by the physician or licensed provider.Promote a positive customer environment of care.Cross-train across all surgical clinics as needed and be assigned by the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager.Well-Med - Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant April 2019 - March 2021As a Sr. Clinical Coding Nurse Consultant, I drove consistent, efficient processes and share best practices in a collaborative effort with Providers and Market Team, designed to facilitate achievement of goals set for HCC Ratio, HCC Covered Ratio, and HCC Percent Covered.Develop recommendations for Risk Adjustment remediation plans and create tools and databases to capture relevant data for assigned markets to achieve corporate and market specific.Work collaboratively with each regional / market team and their leadership in a matrix relationship. Provide direction and guidance to Medical Coding Analysts, as well as cross functional team members within their respective Markets pertaining to Risk Adjustment and recommend improvement initiatives.Develop and implement market business plans to motivate providers to engage in improving Risk Adjustment metrics. Provide analytical interpretation of Risk Adjustment reporting including Executive Summaries, HCC Ratio, Disagree and Resolution rates, and FaxBack reporting to plan and provider groups. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Risk Adjustment related activities within their assigned market(s) working within a matrix relationship which includes DataRAP operations and Regional / Market operations.Assist in developing training and analytical materials for Risk Adjustment. Oversee DataRAP training and education delivery for Mega Groups via Provider education sessions and Physician Business Meetings/ JOCs. Lead Weekly, Monthly, Bi-monthly, Quarterly, and / or Annual Business Review meetings related to Risk Adjustment activities which summarize provider group performance and market performance as requested by or required by Market leadership. Analyze and evaluate provider group structure and characteristics, provider group/ provider office operations and personnel to identify the most effective approaches and strategies related to Risk Adjustment.Analyze Provider and Group performance regarding Risk Adjustment and Focus on Care (FOC) to determine areas of focus or improvement opportunities.Develop solution-based, user-friendly initiatives to support practice success.Oversee market specific chart retrieval and review of PCP, Hospital, and Specialist records.Leading and collaborating on discrete research projects from the early stages of development through project completion.Conceptualizing, drafting, developing, and producing distinct, timely, and incisive research on pressing health care issues.Communicating key research findings to provider, including delivering presentations.Lackland Airforce Base - Pre-op / Pacu Oct 2017 - April 2019Full time nurse for the same day surgery center. Contracted through Loyal Source Government Services, Florida.Assessed and documented clients' medical histories, including allergies and other assessment parameters. Obtained consents, implemented physician's orders, and provided care to patients. Assessed patients' pre- op and ordered required labs related to their medical history. Provided next day follow up to all patients and addressed any questions and concerns. Initiated immediate care during post-operative recovery period. Communicated changes in patient status to Physician, CRNA, and RN.Interpreted physician's orders, reviewed lab values, EKGs, and x-ray reports. Provided assessment of physical, mental, pain and psychosocial health status of the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.Educated client and responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, post-operatic complications, preventative measures, and medication administration. Assisted in performing quality audits on patient charts.Christus - Santa Rosa - Pacu / PRN-Resource Pool May 2017 - May 2018Used assessment skills to evaluate each patient's need for education, their preferred method of learning, and their readiness to learn.Worked in collaboration with the medical health care team to develop and record the treatment plan. Provided direct patient care and delivered quality-nursing care to a culturally diverse population. Effectively applied all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting.For the Endoscopy department, the main duties were assessment and history of patients. Identified patient care problems, prepared patients for the procedure, provided education, and IV insertion. Occasionally recovered and discharged patients post procedures.South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital - RN Case Mgr./PAT/Pacu/Phase II Nov 2015 - April 2017Perform physical exams and health histories. Provide health promotion, counseling, and education. Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other interventions. Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions.Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel like LPNs and nurse aides.Perform daily administrative tasks: filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, inventorying supplies, maintaining medical records, and ordering medications and supplies.Coordinate discharge plans for patient which included level of care, communication with Physicians regarding patients care beyond discharge, follow up appointments, any special services needed, any special equipment needed, rehabilitation or extended care placement, also informing family members of ongoing treatment for patient.Jordan Home Health - Case Manager - PRN July 2015 - Nov 2015Coordinate and administer clinical home care for multiple patients. Set follow up appointments, any special services needed, any special equipment needed, rehabilitation or extended care placement, also informing family members of ongoing treatment for patient.Coordinate discharge plans for patient, which included level of care, communication with Physicians regarding patient's care beyond discharge. Constant communication with attending physician and patient's family to maximize patient safety and comfort.Extensive used tablet for e-charting and ICD coding for billing purposes.Methodist Hospital - Clinical Nurse Medical Surgical ICU Feb 2015 - July 2015Care for patients with acute illnesses including acute congestive failure, acute myocardial infraction, drug overdose, massive trauma, and respiratory failure. Promote health and support patients and families in coping with illness. Provide strong contributions as key member of unit quality assurance program designed to identify and evaluate problems, manage patient census, and allocate staff assignments. Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.Health South Institute of Rehab - Clinical Nurse - Neuro Rehab Floor July 2014 - Jan 2015 Providing bedside care, medicine, and medical charting. Perform physical exams and health histories. Provide health promotion, counseling, and education. Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other interventions. Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions. Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personnel like LPNs and nurse aides. Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.Neurology Nurse provides comprehensive care to patients with brain and nervous system disorders. Adept at assisting with patient testing care and education. Specialize in maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction with patient testing and education.Maggie Moos Ice Cream and Treatary - Owner / Manager June 2006 - Sept 2011All aspects of franchise business ownership, management, budgets, scheduling, customer service, HR, and people development.Skybird Travel Services - Senior Travel Consultant June 2001 - Nov 2006 Responsible for all travel related sales, collaborating with sub-agents, and clients, generating sales, drawing itineraries for travel plans, Training new consultants.Emirates Airlines - Senior Reservations and Customer Service Agent July 1994 - July 2000Senior Reservations and Customer Service Agent- - Emirates Airlines Handling reservations/ticketing, Handling PTA, Doing pre-flight checks, Counter Sales reporting.SKILLSOrganizedClinical Judgment and CompetencyPatient-Centered CareLeadership and C-Suite communication/presentationClinical DocumentationCertified Professional Coder (CPC) AND Certified Risk- adjustment Coder (CRC) - ICD 10Emergency and Crisis ManagementBusiness and Financial AcumenMS Office SuitePre and Post Op care & managementLeading and collaborating on discrete research projects from the early stages of development through project completion.Conceptualizing, drafting, developing, and producing distinct, timely, and incisive research on pressing health care issues.Communicating key research findings to provider, including delivering presentations.ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACCOLADES, ACTIVITIESAttended National Association of Indian nurses (NAINA) Conference in Chicago on growth, wellbeing, and innovation in nursing - October 2023Presented poster board at the Nursing Conference organized by NAINA and San Antonio Indian Nursing Association (SAINA)Member and President Elect of SAINAMember of Sigma Theta tau -International Honor Society Of NursesNominated by VA and completed Clinical Teams Training - ANCC 2022Nominated as a guest speaker to UTSA school of Nursing to present to DNP students.-lived experiences as a NP Student-Preparing for professional practice as a Psychiatric NP.