M. Cathy Bauer MSN, RN, APRN, ANP-C, PMHNP- BC

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St. Louis, MO 63129

Phone: 314-***-****

Cell: 314-***-****

E-mail; ad28kz@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To provide optimal care to vulnerable and complex co-occurring health care clients as a dual certified adulty primary care any psychiatric mental health nurse practtioner . (PC/PMHNP)

Qualifications:

Over forty years providing adult primary care and psychiatric mental health services in adolescent, adult, geriatric primary care and mental health and substance abuse experience.

Education:

1973-1976 Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing (diploma)

1987-1990 Webster University BA in Psychology

2001-2004 Maryville University BSN and MSN/ANP

2009-2012 University of Missouri Post Masters certificate in PHMNP

2019 100 hours in Basic Acupuncture Logan College

Employment:

2005-2023 St. Louis Veteran’s Administration Health Care Services

Jefferson Barracks Division

Adult nurse practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Professional providing primary care and mental

health services to adult and geriatric populations. Assessment, diagnosis, and pharmacological and non- pharmacological interventions based upon evidence base practices. (CBT.ACT). Substance Abuse education for

veteran inpatient for substance abuse issues, research, and medical center performance improvement activities. Preceptor stewardship for 2 to 4 APN students from multiple universities nearly every semester since 2005. Didactic and clinical applications for APN residents and St. Louis University students. Collaboration/Case Management applications re: complex medical cases within VA medical sites for physicians, psychology, social workers

2003-2004 Gavini Medical Group LTD

Adult nurse practitioner providing internal medicine services in office setting and in 40 plus long-term care facilities. Several long-term care facilities dedicated to the care and

management of primary care and chronic mental illness.

2003-2004 Charlevoix Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Supervisory, consulting, education and direct nursing care

services. Staff education: development and maintenance of nursing competency skills among licensed and non-licensed personnel.

1995-2003 Long Term Psychiatric Management

Developed, marketed, and managed a geropsychiatric liaison service to 80 long-term care facilities across the state. Conducted evaluations and treatment and case management of clients with psychiatric mental health disorders. Education and consultation services was provided for staff and family members. Consultation services to facilities preparing for state long- term care facility federal or state inspections.

2002-2003 Millennium Psychiatric Associates

Research. Study coordinator/rater for CATIE trial and two additional

research studies. Coordinator, marketing, rater, phlebotomy, EKG, and

records management.

1990-1995 St. Alexius Hospital

Varied psychiatric experiences in adult and geriatric psychiatric settings.

Direct patient care nursing services performed in adult and geriatric

inpatient setting. Expanded the role and function of the Geropsychiatric Nurse Liaison service for the hospital. Conducted individual, group and family therapy interventions in C-Star (Medicaid Substance Abuse Program). Didactic and social skills training and psychoeducational presentations on multiple aspect of the recovery process

Performed nursing home chart audits, ad staff education to prepare long- term care facilities for state and federal compliance inspections.

1990-1992 United Behavioral Health

Developed and expanded the role of case manager for inpatient detoxification and management for outpatient substance abuse and mental health services. Modification of the functions and role of

nurse case manager resulted in significant savings for the corporation. Direct clinical services provided to adolescent, adult, and family includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of process, addictions

and other mental health disorders under the direct supervision of a

physician and psychologist (s). Crisis intervention services

1990-1990 St. Louis COPE

Substance abuse/eating disorder counseling services. Created, implemented, and managed a substance abuse program designed

for the treatment of chemically dependent health care professionals.

On behalf of clients facing licensure board action executed requisite monitoring and advocacy services to discipline specific state board authorities on behalf of clients. Conducted the St. Louis Caduceus Club - an exclusive group therapy dedicated to the impaired health care professionals.

1987-1990 Clear Pointe

Didactic presentations (education and training) regarding substance abuse

Issues: biopsychosocial origins of addiction, co-dependence, and the impaired health care professional to groups in Missouri, Kansas, and

Illinois.

Assessment, intervention, referral, and implementation of substance

abuse counseling services for clients and significant others.

1978-1987 Hyland Center

Varied positions over ten year period: inpatient detoxification staff nurse, primary therapist. Individual, group and family therapy services. Developed and conducted multiple inpatient and family week psychoeducational presentations and counseling groups.

Created, implemented the first inpatient and outpatient program for the

the unique needs and issues of the chemically dependent healthcare professional in Missouri. Conducted monitoring and advocacy services on behalf of clients for the state licensure authorities.

Part-time employment providing eating disorder treatment services

In an outpatient setting under the direction and supervision of

a psychiatrist and a LCSW.

1976-1978 Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Implemented detoxification protocol under the direction of the unit

Medical Director. Primary counseling services for clients and

significant others under the supervision of a physician, psychologist,

or social worker.

1975-1976 Lutheran Medical Center

Implemented detoxification protocols and performed other assigned basic nursing procedures. Conducted individual, group, and family substance abuse services under direct staff supervision.

Accomplishments and Recognition

* Recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Missouri Nurses Association for efforts to establish and implement an Impaired Nurse Program for

the state. From 1983 to 1990 served as a founding committee member for this

statewide program.

* Created and implemented the first ever combined inpatient and outpatient program dedicates to the needs and issues of the impaired health care pro-

Fissional.

* Served as Regional Coordinator for the Missouri State Medical Association

program for the impaired physician for two and half years.

* Served as a consultant for RESPOND an employee assistance program

for Missouri Baptist Hospital.

* Candidate for the Missouri Nurse of Year award (1990).

* Provided consultation and co-participated in a nationally distributed

Video on the recognition and treatment of the Impaired Nurse.

* Participated in numerous radio and television presentations promulgating

Treatment for the impaired health care professional and other relevant

addiction issues.

* Recognized by the Who’s Who in Nursing from 1996 to 1998.

* Serve as panel review member for the Journal of Gerontological Nursing

since 2001.

* Created and implemented a DVD presentation on physical assessment skills competency for the mental health nurses at the VA

* Directed a performance measure committee to provide clinician and telephone

follow up services for veterans identified with a diagnosis of depression. The

medical center achieved a 48 % penetration rate with strategies developed by this committee.

* Served as a preceptor for four adult, family nurse, and psychiatric nurse practi- tioner students. Serve as mentor for new psychiatric mental health care

APNs at the St. Louis VAMC.

* Nominated/Participant to serve on numerous wellness and performance measure committees including the Nursing Professional Standards Board committee.

* Serve as an adult nurse practitioner in the medical services First Aid tent biannual and annual veteran events: “Sweatin’ for the Vets, Stand-down and

Welcome Home.”

* Serve as member of Nursing Professional Standards Board (active)

Secretary of VA APN committee for five yearrs

MOVE [employee] committee member

Certifications and Professional Organizations

* Certification as an Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) 1990 – retired

* Member of Sigma Theta Tau (2003)

* Certification (2004) as an adult nurse practitioner and member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2001.

Certification #A0604243 recertifed thought 5/31/2019

MO license number: 069486

* Certification (2012) as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

MO license number: 201********

American Psychiatric Nurses Association member 2012.

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