Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

teresa s. hammaker, fpmhnp-bc

**** ****** ****. ****** *******, GA. 30122 601-***-****

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, JACKSON, MS

MSN 2011

Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

BSN 2007

Areas of Concentration: Nursing Policy, Ethics, and Research

Copiah Lincoln Community College, Wesson, MS

ADN 2006

RELATED EXPERIENCE

ADVANCEDPRACTICE.COM, ALPHARETTA, GA

Locum Position as Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

October 2012- Present

Complete initial psychiatric assessment, evaluation and medication

management with a diverse mental health population including adult and

child hospital discharges via telepsychiatry. Provide consultation to

medical and behavioral health staff regarding clients, prescribe

psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of a

patient's status, including results of diagnostic and lab tests as

appropriate, to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve

functional health status. Familiar with CareLogic Enterprise and Allscripts

software for documentation.

Pinebelt Mental Health Resources, Hattiesburg, MS

Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner March 2012-

October 2012

Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, order and interpret findings

of relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests, differentiate psychiatric

presentations of medical conditions from psychiatric disorders and arrange

appropriate evaluation and follow-up, develop treatment plan for mental

health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial

theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines;

prescribe psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators

of a patient's status, including results of diagnostic and lab tests as

appropriate, to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve

functional health status; provide psychotherapeutic nursing and educational

interventions to clientele, provide follow-up medication evaluations,

monitor adults with serious mental illness and child/adolescents with

serious emotional disorders.

Central Staffing, Inc., Clinton, MS

Agency Nurse-RN April 2010 - March 2012

Provided general nursing duties to include medication administration,

performed physical exams and wound care assessments, assisted physicians

with rounds and implementing orders, as well as admission and discharge

paperwork. Responsible for all resident documentation compliance

including charting, resident care condition changes, medical records,

comprehensive written and verbal reporting for oncoming shift.

Oakley Training School, Raymond, MS

Nurse II-RN December 2009 - April 2010

Served as clinical nurse to (3) child/adolescent psychiatrists and (1)

family medicine doctor during weekly visits to campus. Assisted each

physician with rounds, as well as treatment team. Other essential

functions included administering medication and medical treatments to

students, following standard nursing procedures. Assessed and monitored

physical conditions of students, maintained effective communication with

students, families, and members of the health care staff, as well as

documenting, preparing reports, and maintaining student records.

Brentwood Behavioral Health Services, Flowood, MS

PRN Staff Nurse - RN March 2008- April 2009

Worked on various units to include child, adolescent, and adult

populations. Performed comprehensive assessments on new patients, compiling

both medical and mental health histories. Performed new

admissions/discharges and completed necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Developed care plans for patients, administered and monitored treatment

regimens and helped patients improve their coping abilities. Assisted with

crisis intervention and counseling, and worked with patient's families to

help improve the patient's abilities.

St. Catherine's Village, Madison, MS

Nurse Supervisor January 2007-March 2008

Provided nursing care in long term care unit in accordance with resident

care policies and procedures and ensuring the safety and well-being of

residents. Addressed staffing issues, as well assisted in resolving

resident family issues and concerns in a professional manner. Conducted

reviews and audits of treatment protocol, treatment sheets, care plans,

care sheets, and physician orders. Accountable for compliance and

consistent application of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program,

Resident Abuse Reporting and Prevention Policies, Resident's Bill of

Rights, Confidentiality of Resident Information, and State and Federal Code

requirements pertaining to nursing service. Responsible for all resident

documentation compliance including charting, resident care condition

changes, medical records, comprehensive written and verbal reporting for

oncoming shift, 24-Hour Report, Care Plan updates, and A/I plan

development.

Riggs Manor Retirement Community, Raymond, MS

CNA Supervisor - CNA October 2003-December 2006

Assisted with resident ADL's, orientation and training of new employees

and participated in their ongoing training. Communicated with ancillary

and support departments on resident conditions, needs, and concerns.

Responded to concerns, issues, complaints, and grievances quickly and

appropriately.

References upon request.

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