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BSN, MHA, MSN, Case Manager, Nurse Manager PMHNP-BCStreet Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, EMAIL AVAILABLEJob Objective: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerQUALIFICATIONS24+ Years Professional Clinical and Managerial Nursing ExperienceHighly-Motivated, Dependable, Caring NurseStrong Management SkillsAdaptable Team Player who is Self-Motivated and Detail-OrientedStrong Technical and Interpersonal SkillsSkilled in Multi-Disciplinary Team ManagementStrong Work Ethic. Adept under Pressure.Provide Quality Service to My Patients and My EmployerIndispensable Team Member who Enjoys Challenges and LearningSkilled in Electronic Prescription Systems DevelopmentMDS Certification / Nursing EducatorMEDICAL EXPERIENCE12/11/2016-Present11/07/2015-12/11/201607/05/2013-11/07/201504/03/2012-11/07/2013TelepsychiatryGenoa Telepsychiatry, 475 Park Ave South. 11 F. New York NY 10016Evaluates patients, families, and home environment for admission to and continued service from the agency while maintaining confidentiality.Diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical mental conditions or substance abuse disorders.Provides emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients; treatment plans and manages patient care.Serve as a consultant or educator for families and staff.Focuses on psychiatric diagnosis, including the differential diagnosis of mental disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and on medication treatment for psychiatric disorders.Practices under the supervision of the assigned supervising psychiatrist.The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides care and comprehensive care and can:Evaluate an individuals health history, performing a physical examination and ordering and interpreting results from appropriate laboratory and diagnostic test/procedures.Diagnose health and medical conditions by reviewing all available health information and applying advanced clinical decision-making processes.Manage health problems by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, obtaining consultations and referrals and coordinating health care services.Currently working with Sea Mar Multi-Care Health Care Service from 03/2019 to present.Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center/Heartland Community Health Center346 Maine St #150, Lawrence KS 66044Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-ANCC Board Certified and Manager of Medical ServicesProvide medication treatment in accordance to a written protocol authorized by responsible physicianProvide supervision to nursing staff and administrative support staff as the Medical Service ManagerConduct medication intakes and complete diagnostic evaluation; conduct education activities, including groups, regarding medicationProvide crisis stabilization servicesServe as liaison with the medical community in Greater Kansas City/Topeka areaEstablish clinical standards, protocol regarding to financial, clinical, legal, or regulatory managementAssist with the evolution of an effective, efficient program of servicesAct as the designee in the absence of Director of Medical ServicesComplete performance evaluation of Nurse Practitioners and Nursing staffAct as part of psychiatric provider at the community integrated clinic.Guidance Center Community Mental Health Center in Leavenworth KS 500 Limit Street, Leavenworth 66040Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-ANCC Board CertifiedProficient in communicate with all stakeholders, including patients, families, clinic staff and other healthcare professionalsPossess and maintain graduate professional nurse, and nurse practitioner registration in a state, which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and activeObtain Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)Possess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health; ability to solve problems, monitor and examine patientsCompassionate, sensitive, and possess strong reasoning and thinking skillsPossess strong computer skills, including working with word processing and data entering applications, as well as with medical software applicationsBert Nash Community Mental Health Center -200 Maine Street. Lawrence, KS 66044Triage NurseCase Manager for 350+ adults with psychiatric illnesses.Conducted family therapy sessions and developed effective treatment plans which incorporated psychiatrists, RNs, therapists and case managers.Managed medical emergencies and psychiatric crises assessment and interventions.Educated patients and patients families about diagnoses, medication information, and applicable community referrals.Triaged patients to different departments and proper outside services.Kansas City, MO School District 1211 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64106Manager of Nursing ServicesSupervise 34 school nurses at 31 district schools. Oversee all school clinics. Conduct regular school site visits to ensure appropriate health office environment for nurses and students. Direct the operations of the Nursing department to ensure delivery of high-quality medical services. Oversee the development and timely revision of nursing procedures to enhance quality of care. Conduct routine meetings with nursing staff to address issues, concerns, and communicate District policies, procedures and directives.Interpreted health department regulations regarding Flu and Pertussis outbreak within schools. Evaluated students re-admission to schools. Worked with building administrators on infectious control and prevention procedures.Monitored immunizations, vision, and chronic illness status of the students within the District and prepared required reports for the State of Missouri.Managed recruitment of 10 nurses to meet students and schools needs.Developed a comprehensive orientation and mentoring system for new nurses.Trained nursing staff on Missouri Nursing Practice Act, FERPA, 504 Plan for Special Education Department and Risk Management.Developed Medication Administration Policy, Student Health and History Information System, and Nursing Care Plan Revision for the Kansas City Public Schools District.Developed Excel spreadsheet reporting system to monitor nursing productivity.Communicated with the Executive Director and prepared the weekly summary of school health status for the School Board. Maintained good working relationship and frequent liaison with other department managers, principals, and community health partners. Collaborated with school administration and representatives of hospitals, nursing schools, Head Start Program, the local health department and other community agencies in coordinating health-related events and education for students and families.Resolved parent and student complaints regarding the nursing practice.Evaluated clinical competency of nurses according to the established performance evaluation process.2012-2012As NeededTwo River Psychiatric Hospital 5121 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MOHospital Intake/Community Referral SpecialistProvide emergency in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.Conduct insurance prior authorization for hospitalization.Manage available services provided to clients in need of emergency services.Supervise staff in providing crisis assessment. Ensure patient can access to emergency treatment services within community.Coordinate the referral and intake process, determine appropriate level of care.Determine the level of care for patients and maintain contact with the family and friends of patients.Perform initial psychiatric nursing assessment and determine patients condition before assisting patients into the units.2007-2012Johnson County Mental Health Center 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KSClinical Triage Nursing ManagerCase Manager for 350+ adults with psychiatric illnesses.Conducted family therapy sessions and developed effective treatment plans which incorporated psychiatrists, RNs, therapists and case managers.Conducted Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder data research.Managed medical emergencies and psychiatric crises assessment and interventions.Educated patients and patients families about diagnoses, medication information, and applicable community referrals.Triaged patients to different departments and proper outside services.Helped the IT team to develop and implement an e-script computer program which is utilized in all Johnson County Mental Health clinics.Developed an in-service educational program for psychiatrists and RNs on how to use the e-script software.2005-2007AseraCare Hospice 11020 NW Ambassador Drive, Suite 305, Kansas City, MONurse Case ManagerDirected, supervised, and educated RNs, LPNs, and CNAs for optimal patient care.Worked in partnership with chaplains, social workers, and volunteers.Provided patient initial admission assessments to determine hospice service eligibility.Provided medical solutions for pain management and palliative care.Set community programs like meals on wheels, volunteer cleaning services, and church support in motion for the benefit of patients.Provided family education, emotional support, and community referrals.Provided and documented medical care in compliance with Medicare regulations.2004-2005Continua Hospice 7611 State Line Road, Suite 202, Kansas City, MONurse Case ManagerPlanned and provided comfort assessment and medication to patients by way of nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation.Worked closely with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.Worked in partnership with the medical director, pain specialist, and wound-care RN to provide pain-managed, end-of-life care.1997-1999Bicklehaupt M.D. Geriatric Psychiatrist, Topeka, KSClinical Nurse Manager / ResearcherManaged an out-patient psychiatric clinic and provided nursing and triage services for patients suffering from Alzheimers and various psychiatric disorders.Established a psychiatrist-supervised, nursing emergency clinic for evaluating the acuity of individual conditions, conducting hospital screenings, and medication injections.Supervised APRNs, RNs, and therapists. Organized schedules. Audited charts.Referred Alzheimers patients to available social, spiritual, and community resources.Performed research by selecting and following up with patients who were participating in an Alzheimers drug-Aricept clinical study.1996-1997Parkview Psychiatric Hospital 3707 Southwest 6th Street, Topeka, KSCharge Nurse, Geriatric psychiatric hospitalProvided in-patient psychiatric care for adults suffering from persistent mental illnesses.Assisted psychiatrists with symptoms monitoring, medication management, and administration in compliance with OMH standards.Scheduled and delegated RNs, LPNs, and mental health technicians according to facility patient load and individual patient needs and acuity.Monitored in-patient recovery following electric convulsion treatments.1996-1997Advocare Home Health Agency Manhattan, KSPediatric Home Health Nurse and Case ManagerProvided in-home, pediatric care and counseling to families with children who are suffering from cerebral palsy, mental retardation, HIV disease, cardiac disease, respiratory distress, cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.Provided training for families with young children who require extensive in-home care.Helped young patients and families with wound care, tube feeding, patient medication, respirator mgmt., physical therapy, breathing treatments, I.V. therapy, and injections.1995-1996Research Medical Center 2316 E. Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MOECG/Radiology TechnicianOperated ECG telemetry equipment in the ER and ICU units for patients requiring cardiac diagnostics.Worked in the cardio cath lab performing non-stress tests using a cardio monitor.RN EXPERIENCEGeneral ExperienceAssess patients acuity under the emergency situation and determine eligibility for hospitalization.Performed routine history and physical assessment.Independently determined diagnosis and treatment modalities for patients of all ages.Performed nursing assessment and monitoring of various life-threatening illnesses.Employed quality control and assurance modalities as charge nurse and preceptor.Administered IV/SQ/Oral medications.Diabetes educationPerformed patient admission assessment, ICD coding, and discharge management.Provided appropriate therapeutic education and discharge education to patients and caregivers.Performed neurological assessment and mental status evaluation.Provided staff with education resources.Performed clinical research while maintaining high quality control standards.Advocated for patients. Collaborate with physicians. Delegated duties to auxiliary staff.Performed wound care, dressing changes, pain management, comfort care.Monitored cardiac condition, labs and vitals.Provided social and community resource person in hospice services and mental healthPerformed advanced physical assessments and provided advanced nursing care to acute and chronic medical, surgical, cardiac & neurosurgical patients.Provided counseling and palliative care for families and terminally-ill patients with hospice care. Conducted bereavement consultation.Provided after-life assistance and therapy referrals for family members.COMPUTER SKILLSUse Administrative applications for patient information and billing data management.Accurately maintained electronic medical and psychiatric records.Proficient at word processing, email communication, and attachments.Created PowerPoint Presentations for training purposes and business proposals.Used K-Track program to search clients medication history on the Kansas State Control Medications Monitoring Service.Assisted IT department in establishing an electronic prescription education program.Used appropriate internet resources for research, medication interaction checking, and patient education.Used Epocrates software for patient teaching, and medication evaluation.Used numerous EMR softwares for chart documentation and chart audits.Assisted in EMR developmentEDUCATION20152011Advance Practice Registered Nurse in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Drexel University, Philadelphia, PAMaster of Science in Nursing - University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZMaster of Science in Healthcare Administration - University of Phoenix, AZMay 1996Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO - GPA 3.85CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSESANCC Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerRegistered Nurse in Kansas, Washington and California and Missouri and PennsylvaniaCertified Geriatric Nurse Educator State of CaliforniaCandidate for CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative NurseCertified in Minimum Data Set (MDS)Alzheimers Association member (Northern California)Certified in ARC Basic Life SupportOTHER INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIESBilingual. Love being a mom. Enjoy teaching ballroom dancing, pottery, oil painting, playing cello, knitting, tennis and distance running.References available upon request |
