Nurse Practitioner Mental Health
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Donna René Spears MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN
Louisville, KY 40272
Cell: 502-***-****
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Education
Institution Degree Date
University of Louisville Master’s of Science in Nursing 2010
Psychiatric-Mental Health Track
Magna Cum Laude
Spalding University Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2006
Cum Laude
Western Kentucky University Rank I Education (Post-graduate certification) 1992
Western Kentucky University Master’s of Arts in Education 1989
Magna Cum Laude
Western Kentucky University Bachelor of Science in Education 1986
Cum Laude
Florida College Associate of Arts 1983
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Clinical Practice/Service
Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc., Marion, IN 11/2011 – 10/2013
Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Role Responsibilities:
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Many of the following responsibilities were conducted in both inpatient and outpatient
settings.
Conducting psychiatric evaluations (initial assessments)
Medication evaluation and management
Saw an average of 15 patients per day
Patient education regarding psychotropic medications and self-care interventions
Consultation and referral
Overseeing inpatient admission screening and course of assessment and treatment through
discharge for a wide range of diagnostic needs including the severe and persistently mentally ill,
individuals with co-occurring disorders and those with primary chemical dependence
Functioning as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Regular supervision with collaborating on-site psychiatrists
Volunteer Behavior Health Care System-Cheer Mental Health Center,
McMinnville, TN 10/2010-10/2011
Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Role Responsibilities:
Conducting psychiatric evaluations (initial assessments)
Medication evaluation and management
Saw an average of 15 patients per day
Consultation and referral
Functioning as a Mandatory Pre-Screening Agent for client admission to inpatient psychiatric
treatment
Functioning as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Regular supervision with collaborating on-site psychiatrist
University of Louisville Campus Health Counseling Center, Louisville, KY (Clinical
Practicum) Spring Semester 2010
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Position: Intern Preceptor: Sandra Robertson, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Role Responsibilities:
Conducting psychiatric evaluations (initial assessments)
Medication evaluation and management
Consultation and referral
Patient education regarding psychotropic medications and self-care interventions
Co-leader of weekly social anxiety group combining use of cognitive behavioral
therapy, interpersonal therapy, skills training, and exposure therapy
Providing individual therapy through use of therapeutic relationship and various therapy
techniques
Maryhurst (Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program for Adolescent Girls)
Louisville,KY (Clinical Practicum) Fall Semester 2009
Position: Intern
Role Responsibilities:
Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments
Participant in development and ongoing management of individual treatment plans
Providing individual therapy through use of therapeutic relationship and various therapy
techniques
Co-leader/leader of weekly psychoeducational and monthly caseload therapy group with use of
following interventions: grief and loss, anger management, and prevention of high risk behaviors
Sunrise Children’s Services 08/2007 – 9/2008
(Spring Meadows Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Adolescent Boys)
Louisville, KY
Position: Program Nurse Manager
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Role Responsibilities:
Conducting physical assessments
Obtaining medical and psychiatric histories
Ongoing electronic documentation of patient data
Administering and overseeing administration and documentation of medication
Ongoing assessment of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries
Evaluating all patient health care needs and coordinating appropriate medical care
Knowledge of patients’ insurance coverage with application to coordination of care
Maintaining and auditing medical records
Performing routine screenings
Conducting regular training sessions and evaluations for direct care staff
Patient education regarding medications and diagnoses
Supervision of patient prescription medication needs
Supervision of storage and handling of scheduled and non-scheduled medications and disposal of
discontinued medications
Baptist Hospital East 03/2007-07/2007
Louisville, KY
Position: Staff RN-Mother Baby Complex
Role Responsibilities:
Care for a patient population with acute and chronic medical/surgical conditions, including
frequent assessment of patients on monitoring devices
Implement nursing plan of care to include evaluation of patient status, progress and treatment,
detecting and reporting changes
Document patient data and manage new admissions in computer system
Daily use of handheld PC to record medication administration
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Administer medications, maintain IV therapy, track patient input and output, monitor and
maintain proper functioning of drainage devices, and operate monitoring equipment for patient
assessment
Patient education regarding self-care needs to prepare for discharge.
University of Louisville Hospital 07/06-01/2007
Louisville, KY
Position: Staff RN-Oncology/Med-Surg
Role Responsibilities:
Direct patient care of acute and chronic medical/surgical conditions, especially those with
gynecological cancers
Assessed patient condition, including biophysical, psychological, and age-specific needs, noting
and reporting changes in patients' conditions
Learned and applied procedural skills such as maintaining IV therapy, administering various
forms of medication and nutrition, and monitoring drainage devices
Patient teaching for pre and post-op needs
Documented patient data, managed new admissions, and prepared patients for discharge
National Board Certification, State RN/APRN Licensure, and DEA Registration
American Nursing Credentialing Center: PMHNP Certification 07/20/2010
Indiana State Board of Nursing
R.N. License (Indiana Active, Issued 12-01-11, Expires 10-31-15
APN Prescriptive Authority License (Indiana Active, Issued 12-01-11, Expires 10-31-
15
Kentucky State Board of Nursing
R.N. License (Kentucky Active, Issued 06-18-06, Expires 10-31-14
APRN license (Kentucky Active, Issued 10-09-13, Expires 10-31-14
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Tennessee State Board of Nursing
R.N. License (Multistate Active, Issued 11-15-10, Expires 03-31-15
APN License (Tennessee Active, Issued 8-16-10, Expires 03-31-15
Georgia State Board of Nursing
Application for RN and APN licensure in progress
DEA Registration Active, Issued 01-15-13, Expires 02-29-16, Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, & 5
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Additional Certifications
1. Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED Certification (BLS) consistent with American Heart
Association Guidelines, expires 12-08-2015
Professional Memberships and Activities
1. Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Gamma chapter, inducted
Spring 2006
2. Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Zeta chapter, inducted Fall
2009
3. Cambridge Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry, Member 2007-2008
4. Medical Reserve Corp, 2006 - present
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Student Memberships
1. University of Louisville Association of Graduate Nursing Students, Member 2010
Honors and Awards
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1. National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program Participant
(Award received 10-2011; Contract period 07-15-11 to 09-06-13)
2. Meagher Senior Award for Outstanding Student at Spalding University (representing
entire student body - recognizes nursing student who demonstrated qualities of maturity,
creativity, and leadership in nursing and has contributed service to church, community
and the University).
3. Spalding University Honors Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 2004-2006.
4. Recipient, Academic Honors Award, Spalding University, 2005.
5. Recipient of academic scholarship from University Hospital, Louisville, KY, 2006.
6. Academic Honors Award from Western Kentucky University, 1986.
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Community Service
2006, Heuser Clinic Tap into Fitness Program at Meyzeek Middle School, Louisville, KY
2010, Harambee Nursing Center Health Fair, Louisville, KY (provided assessment and education
on anxiety)
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Other Employment
Warren County Public Schools 1987 - 1993
Alvaton Elementary School, Bowling Green, KY
Position: Elementary School Teacher
_State Teaching Licensure
Kentucky Teaching License (Standard, K-8)
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Additional Skill
8 years experience with maintaining electronic clinical records
3 years experience with electronic Rx system
Experience with the following EHRs: Qualifacts, Emdeon, Mindlinc, and Credible
Experience with Microsoft Word and Power Point
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