Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Jannas Ashlee Johnson
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Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
I am a dedicated mental health clinician seeking a challenging opportunity providing psychiatric
care to individuals and families within a clinical setting. My scope of practice includes the
assessment, diagnosis, and pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders in children,
adolescents, and adults. I strongly desire to become part of a dynamic treatment team that will
encourage and inspire the enhancement of my professional career. I strive to form mutually
beneficial relationships in which all parties can flourish and succeed.
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Nursing, Little Rock, Arkansas
Master of Nursing Science (MNS) 05/2013
Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Arkansas for Medical Science, College of Nursing, Little Rock, Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 05/2009
LISCENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Advance Practice Nurse License
TBD
Registered Nurse License R84470
Advanced Life Support Training (ACLS) Certification Exp. 2015
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp. 2015
RELATED EXPERIENCE
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Psychiatric Research Institute, Little Rock,
Arkansas
Advance Practice Nurse Internship 2013
Participated in 180 clinical hours under the supervision of Sonya Canfield, APN and Graham
Reid, MD. Responsibilities fulfilled during clinical internship comprised:
• Conducting psychiatric evaluations for adults, adolescents, and children within an
outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Prescribing under supervision and evaluating psychotropic medication usage;
administering and monitoring injectable medications.
• Arranging for treatment of client’s medical needs when necessary.
• Integrate advanced knowledge of human development into the clinical management of
mental illness across the lifespan.
• Ordering diagnostic testing and lab work when indicated; providing interpretation of
diagnostic testing and lab work as needed.
• Participating in crisis interventions as needed.
• Providing patient education regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
Department of Veteran Affairs, Fort Roots, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Advance Practice Nurse Internship 2012
Participated in 270 clinical hours under the supervision of Sylvia Kay-May, APN.
Responsibilities fulfilled during clinical internship comprised:
• Conducting psychiatric evaluations for veterans with the following conditions: delirium,
dementia, anxiety, depression, cluster B personality disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar I &
II, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Recommended psychotropic medication management in conjunction with diagnosis.
• Participated in eight weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy on the post-traumatic stress
disorder inpatient unit.
• Participated in environmental exposure outings with veterans receiving treatment for
PTSD.
• Participated in staff meeting with licensed clinical social workers, psychiatrist, and
psychologist to discuss treatment related issues.
• Participating in crisis management as needed.
• Providing patient education regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
Counseling Clinic Inc., Benton, Arkansas & United Family Services, Little Rock, Arkansas
Advanced Practice Nurse Internship 2012
Participated in 90 clinical hours under the supervision of Willa Rose Shields, APN.
Responsibilities fulfilled during clinical internship comprised:
• Participating in outpatient psychosocial intakes within a clinical setting.
• Using available tools to assess cognition and behaviors among the youth and adult
population.
• Using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills to develop mental health diagnoses
for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team in the management of mental
illnesses across the lifespan.
• Analyze pharmacological management techniques for common mental health conditions
across the lifespan.
• Participated in patient education regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse 2009-2012
Worked as a member of a health care team that assisted in the treatment of adults with chronic
and acute conditions such as: cardiac arrhythmias, post-operative coronary artery bypass graft
clients, diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, congestive heart failure, hemodialysis
and peritoneal dialysis, gastroenteritis, renal failure, hepatic insufficiency, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, asthma, emphysema, and sepsis. Total clinical time was 5184 hours.
Performed the following responsibilities:
• Charge Nurse for an average of seven to eight nurses within a twelve hour shift.
• Staff nurse for five to six patients providing a continuum of care within a twelve hour
time frame.
• Performed duties with minimal supervision.
• Trained new employees for staff nurse positions.
• Participated in quality improvement evaluations for other staff members.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
The C.A.L.L (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime), Benton, Arkansas
PRIDE Foster/Adopt Training 2011
This is a 30 hour course mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services that covers
the following topics for prospective foster/adoptive parents:
• Connecting with PRIDE; Connecting classroom learning with real life experiences
• Teamwork Toward Permanency; Importance of Family Relationships
• Meeting Developmental Needs: Attachment
• Meeting Developmental Needs: Loss
• Strengthening Family Relationships
• Meeting Developmental Needs: Discipline
• Continuing Family Relationships
• Planning for Change; Change for the child, change for the family
• Taking Pride: Making an Informed Decision
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2013
Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society for Nurses 2013
American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2012
PRESENTATIONS
“Polypharmacy within the Elderly Population”
Heritage House, Little Rock, Ar. 2009
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
“Heart Walk”
American Heart Association, North Little Rock, Ar. 2013
“Stand-Down: Helping Homeless Veterans”
V.A Fort Roots, North Little Rock, Ar. 2012
References Available Upon Request
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