MSN Candidate, BSN, RN
Resume:
KINSEY J. AIRHART
Knoxville, TN. 37923
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EDUCATION
*/**** – Present Lincoln Memorial University – Knoxville, TN Master of Science in Nursing
Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration Current GPA: 4.0
Expected Graduation Date: May 4, 2019
8/2014 – 12/2015 Lincoln Memorial University – Knoxville, TN Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Magna Cum Laude graduate
8/2005 – 8/2009 Texas State University – San Marcos, TX Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science
Cum Laude graduate
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Expires 6/2019 Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee - License #212126 Expires 12/2019 Basic Life Support, American Heart Association 9/2018 – Present American Psychiatric Nurse’s Association CLINICAL INTERN EXPERIENCE
8/2018 – 5/2019 Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility – Knoxville, TN 300 hrs Correctional Psychiatry
Inpatient psychiatric setting for incarcerated men and women. Population includes an overwhelming majority of clients with severe and persistent mental illness, including personality disorders, psychotic disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and acute psychiatric crisis.
• Conduct initial and follow up psychiatric evaluations for incarcerated adults
• Assess, diagnose, and prescribe medications and psychosocial interventions for inmates with acute and chronic mental illness
• Provide appropriate and timely intervention for suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, and inmates in crisis
M S N C A N D I D A T E, B S N, R N
• Coordinate with release planning and community services to assist inmates with transition to civilian life after release 8/2018 – 5/2019 James H. Quillen Veteran’s Administration – Johnson City, TN 130 hrs Veteran’s Administration
Outpatient psychiatric services for veteran population. Population focuses on adults with chronic PTSD and mood disorders and includes veterans exposed to combat and military sexual trauma.
• Conduct initial and follow up psychiatric evaluations for adult and geriatric veterans
• Assess, diagnose, and prescribe medications, therapies, and psychosocial interventions for veterans with PTSD, mood disorders, and other mental illness
• Coordinate with medical services to bridge gaps in medical care and optimize physical health
• Coordinate with therapists, social workers, and case managers to provide appropriate intervention for clientele
• Provide appropriate and timely intervention for suicidal ideation and commit clients per VA protocol
5/2018 – 12/2018 Helen Ross McNabb – Knoxville, TN 230 hrs Community Mental Health – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Community setting specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry. Population includes primarily low-income children and adolescents with a vast array of diagnoses, complex medication regimens, and unmet psychosocial needs.
• Conduct initial and follow up psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents ranging from 2 to 21 years old
• Assess, diagnose, and prescribe medications, therapies, and, psychosocial interventions for children and adolescents with vary mental illness and abnormal behavior patterns
• Coordinate with a team of therapists, social workers, and case managers to provide appropriate psychiatric intervention for population
• Select medications based on FDA indication, safety profile, and efficacy in children and adolescents
• Provide education regarding risks, benefits, side effects, and method of administration to both patient and guardian PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/2016 – Present University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Coordinate with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses to provide maximum treatment for preterm and sick newborns in level III neonatal intensive care unit
• Serve as source of emotional support to parents and families with infants admitted to nursery
• Assist mothers in addiction recovery reconcile with infants in Department of Children’s Services custody due to substance withdrawal
• Assist in nursing education and empowerment through active membership in unit’s Shared Governance Council
• Collaborate with unit’s Bereavement Council to create sensitive and culturally appropriate care practices for families experiencing loss of life
RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS
10/2018 University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville, TN Sacred Cow Research Project
Dry Cord Care vs. 70% Alcohol Cord Care in Preterm Infants
• Created evidenced based research question designed to evaluate the current cord care policy at UTMC’s neonatal intensive care unit
• Performed literature review for peer reviewed articles examining cord care practices in the United States and worldwide
• Critiqued a variety of articles examining the use of 70% alcohol care versus dry cord care in term and preterm infants
• Literature review demonstrated that cord care with 70% alcohol is no longer supported by evidence and dry cord care is recommended for term infants. Evidence was inconclusive for preterm infants.
• Created new cord care policy emphasizing the use of dry cord care in NICU admitted infants greater than 34 weeks gestation HONORS & AWARDS
10/2018 UTMC Sacred Cow 2nd Place Medalist
2014 – 2015, 2006 – 2009 Dean’s List
2005 Award for Academic Excellence
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE
1/2018 – Present NICU Substitute Preceptor
• Serve as a substitute preceptor in the neonatal intensive care unit at UTMC for nursing students and new registered nurses 5/2018 – Present Slumdog Rescue Crew Foster
• Serve as a foster parent for dogs rescued from high kill shelters in the Knoxville area
• Provide for all financial commitments for rescue dog including food, medications, preventatives, veterinary appointments, and treatments
5/2018 – Present Lincoln Memorial University Veterinary Student Host
• Provide housing in four-week intervals for veterinary students assigned to clinical rotations in the Knoxville area 1/2016 – Present NICU Bereavement Committee
• Collaborate with nursing staff to create sensitive and culturally competent policies that assist nurses with providing post-mortem and bereavement care for families experiencing loss of life 1/2016 – 10/2017 NICU Shared Governance Council
• Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and administration to address unit related issues and create policies based on current evidence
8/2015 – 5/2016 BSN Nursing Student Tutor
• Served as a mentor for junior nursing students to assist in comprehension of first year nursing material
6/2015 – 12/2015 BSN Student Government Treasurer
• Created budget and balanced financial commitments for BSN class CONTINUING EDUCATION
1/2019 University of Tennessee Medical Center Mandatories – 15 hrs 9/2018 Suicide Prevention Training – 4 hrs
8/2018 Prison Rape Elimination Act Training – 2hrs REFERENCES
Justin Mynatt
MSN, PMHNP-BC
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Lacy Gillenwater
BSN, RN
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