Nurse Practitioner Mental Health
Resume:
Lynn Ann Outlaw
MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC ***** Dubuque Rd.
Omaha, Arkansas 72662
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Pending Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Texas Woman’s University Dallas, Texas
Coursework completed, Capstone project defense pending
2001 Masters of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
1993 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Baylor University Waco, Texas
Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
State of Texas #596384 Expiration - 9/30/2018
State of Iowa #G-129605 Expiration - 9/30/2016
State of Connecticut #4986 Expiration – 9/2012
State of Missouri #201-***-**** Expiration – 9/30/2014
State of Arkansas #A003827 Expiration - 9/30/2018 State of Tennessee #APN0000017442 Expiration - 9/30/2014 State of New Mexico #CNP-02209 Expiration - 9/30/2018
State of Georgia #RN233411 Expiration – 1/31/2015
Authorized to practice as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
Iowa Board of Nursing
Connecticut Board of Nursing
Missouri Board of Nursing
Arkansas Board of Nursing
Tennessee Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by State of Texas
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of Iowa
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of Connecticut
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of Missouri
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of Arkansas
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of Tennessee
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of New Mexico
Authorized Prescriptive Authority by the State of Georgia
ANCC Certification – Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Expiration – 2/27/2022
DEA Certification – Expiration - 12/31/2017
EMPLOYMENT
09/2011-11/2017 Independent Contractor, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. 1) Maximum Security State Hospital. Participated on a Treatment Team to manage adult patients assigned to a Behavioral Management Treatment Program, completed psychiatric evaluations on patients committed to this facility by the legal system for competency restoration and/or due to being found to be manifestly dangerous and unable to be housed in less restrictive mental health facilities. Patients admitted to this facility are typically diagnosed with severe mental illness. 2) Private Inpatient Geri-psychiatric program in hospital setting. Performed initial psychiatric evaluations and daily rounding with medication and treatment management; made rounds to provided psychiatric/mental health care to residents of nursing homes. Participated in Treatment Team process with Primary Care Provider, Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, social work department, activities coordinator, nursing staff, and mental health techs for improved
coordination of care. 3) Community Hospital setting. Clinical provider for Intensive Outpatient Program; Consultation & Liaison clinician providing psychiatric services throughout medical units of hospital; On-call clinician for psychiatric inpatient unit providing medication management, restraint protocol,
and psychiatric admission evaluations and discharge. 4) Inpatient psychiatric hospital. Clinical provider for adults in chemical dependency and psychiatric setting. Provided medication management, psychiatric evaluations, restraint protocol, discharge, and on call rotation. 5) State sponsored Community Based Outpatient clinic serving clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Provided medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and coordination of care in coordination with multidisciplinary team. 6) Primary mental health provider in community based outpatient clinic. Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, education and therapy, crisis management and emergency psychiatric hospitalization. 7) I Community Hospital Inpatient Geriatric psychiatric program. Performed initial psychiatric evaluations and daily rounding for medication and treatment management; discharge planning; Participated in Treatment Team process with Primary Care Provider, Psychiatrist, nursing staff, social work department, activities coordinator, PT/OT; and mental health techs for improved coordination of care. 8) Psychiatric provider at state supported facility for residents with intellectual disabilities. Initial psychiatric evaluations; medication management; function as member of team driven care model. Rotate on-call for psychiatry department. 9) Primary mental health services for adult clients of community outpatient facility seen via video conferencing. 10) Psychiatric provider at private Behavioral Health inpatient facility for adult population with a variety of mental health illnesses.
Responsibilities included psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, crisis management, and discharge planning. 11) Psychiatric provider at state supported facility for residents with intellectual disabilities. Initial psychiatric evaluations; medication management; function as member of team driven care model. Rotate on-call for psychiatry department. 12) Psychiatric provider via Telepsychiatry for community based outpatient clinic preforming psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
06/2006-10/2011 Veterans Administration, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Community Based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in rural mid-west. Primary mental health provider, case manager, and clinic manager. Clinical responsibilities include primary outpatient mental health care for adult and geriatric veterans with full range of psychiatric disorders and substance abuse using evidence-based practice strategies; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; case management, education for veterans and family members; group and individual therapy for
depression, anger management, substance/alcohol abuse, and family relationships. Utilization of systems including CPRS (electronic medical records), Vista, and
Polycom video conferencing and telepsychiatry technology. Accountable for clinic performance measures, quality assurance, patient safety, peer reviews, and
monitoring clinic resources. Collaboration with multidisciplinary team at VA medical center and locally for clinic and client support services. Administrative responsibilities include scheduling and tracking through use of electronic medical
records; implementing quality improvement measures; developing and implementing action plans to meet performance measures; managing daily operation of clinic and problem resolution; client and customer conflict resolution; resource management; and establishing and maintaining working relationships with local area physicians, hospitals, treatment centers, law enforcement officials, and other community resources.
07/2008-Current Texas Woman’s University. Completing doctoral degree (DNP) with
clinical focus related to health care administration and information technology to design and implement processes to evaluate and improve outcomes of practice and systems of care within an organization. Program requires demonstrated advanced knowledge applied to evaluating current research related to evidence-based practice; data collection and utilization of data analysis to evaluate and measure outcomes; development of proposals for implementing programs within systems; performing needs assessment and cost analysis to develop business plans; organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking; health care policy; interprofessional collaboration for improving outcomes; and formulating and implementing a proposal for research project. Developed on-line questionnaires and surveys to measure and evaluate outcomes and satisfaction. Mentored nurse practitioner students. Submitted three articles for submission in professional journals. Have completed all required coursework and currently completing required research project with estimated completion 2013. Professional Capstone Project examining “Attitudes towards mental health help-seeking behaviors and perceived barriers to healthcare access in a rural community”.
6/2004-6/2006 The Hopper Group, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Primary mental health care in busy private psychiatric outpatient clinic. Initial and follow-up evaluations, medication management, and overall coordination of care. Clinical manager responsible for resolving
clinical issues. Active member of research team involved in drug studies
conducted in clinic. Adjunct Clinical Instructor and Preceptor for University of Texas, assigned graduate level nurse practitioner students completing clinical hours with me in this office setting.
6/2003-5/2005 University of Texas at Arlington, Clinical Instructor/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Clinical instructor in psychiatric nursing for undergraduate nursing students in classroom setting and inpatient psychiatric unit. Planned and developed lectures, classroom presentations, clinical experiences, and content tests. Provided guidance and evaluated student learning needs. Also, Adjunct Clinical Instructor and Preceptor/Mentor for graduate level NP students. Assisted students in developing knowledge, skills and confidence to function at an advanced practice level.
9/2001-6/2004 Dallas Metrocare Services (MHMR.) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Provided psychiatric/mental health evaluation and management for adult and geriatric indigent population with severe mental illness at very busy outpatient clinic, average 15-20 clients daily; clinical direction and leadership for multidisciplinary team including social workers, case managers, therapist, RN, and LVN; managed program resources to provide effective and cost-efficient care; contributed to development of policy and procedures for agency. Specialty areas included forensics unit, ACT team, and Mental Retardation. Adjunct Clinical Instructor and Preceptor for graduate level Nurse Practitioner students performing clinical rotation at this facility.
2/2002-5/2003 American Psychiatric Partners, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Collaborated with psychiatrist and APN to develop and implement a geri-psychiatric program for contracted nursing homes. Developed and provided in-service education for staff of contracted agencies. Participated in marketing program throughout Texas and Louisiana to develop and expand services and contracts.
6/1999-5/2001 Full time graduate student, University of Texas at Arlington.
7/1997-6/1999 Outreach Health Services, Contract Manager. Oversight management and consulting for several contracted home health agencies throughout Texas. Responsibilities included staff recruitment and development; development and implementation of monthly in-service education programs; credentialing; verification of professional competencies; clinical training; conflict resolution and team building; ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal agencies; conducted billing review, aged account reconciliation, and budget
and financial reviews. Responsible for Quality Improvement/Process Improvement program for contracted agencies.
9/1995-7/1997 Walls Home Health, Clinical Coordinator/Case Manager. Branch manager for hospital home health agency. Responsible for staff recruitment and development; performance evaluations; staff competencies; quality improvement; and customer satisfaction. Participated in development, marketing and implementation of cardiac specialty program for home health agency. Provided in-home nursing care for geriatric clients.
6/1993-9/1995 Federal Prison and Medical Center. U.S. Public Health Service, Clinical Nurse and Commissioned Officer. Direct patient care to inmates of federal prison with medical and/or psychiatric illnesses; supervised nursing staff, RN and LVN, and inmate orderlies; Team member for planning and coordination of initial JCAHO accreditation process for new federal medical center. Co-developed nursing policy and procedures for institution. Awarded Hazardous Duty Ribbon. Attended training at Glynco federal training center for correctional workers.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses
American Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Veteran - US Army – Active duty and Reserve,
Veteran - US Navy – Reserve, Commissioned Officer
Veteran - U.S. Public Health Service – Active Duty, Commissioned Officer
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