Cordova, TN *****

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OBJECTIVE

I am a PMHNP-BC and graduate from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. I have managed clients with various mental health disorders. I believe in combatting mental health with a nonjudgmental approach, transparency, and collaboration. I have 30 years of nursing experience and 2 years as a PMHNP-BC

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

MS

MSN Nursing Vanderbilt University School of Nursing August 2021 Cumulative GPA 3.96/4.0 (30885)

SANE Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course August 2020 to present

BSN Nursing University of Memphis- LCON May 2018 Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0 Magna Cum Laude

ADN Nursing Arkansas State University -Jonesboro December 2013 Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0. (199048)

General Ed Southwest Community College-Memphis. June 2002- January 2010 GPA: 3.8/4.0

LPN Nursing Memphis Area Vo-Tech, Memphis, TN

QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

November 1992 Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0 (47051)

PMHNP-BC- Tennessee-30885

PMHNP-BC- Texas-1127717

PMHNP-BC- Colorado-C-RXN.0100755-C-NP

RN Compact Licensure

Certified Forensic Evaluator

Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor

Current certifications: CPR/American Red Cross

Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills

MILITARY

United States Army Reserve 1990-1998- Honorable Discharge

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brightside Health – San Francisco, CA PMHNP-BC (October 2023- present)

Overseeing the care for patients with various mental illnesses and comorbidities through the online platform. I am responsible for assessments, prescribing, and diagnosing with assistance of the DSM-5 guidelines.

West Tennessee State Penitentiary- Henning, TN PMHNP-BC (December 2022-present)

Overseeing the care for incarcerated patients with various mental illnesses and comorbidities. I am responsible for rounds, treatment team, assessments, diagnosing according to the DSM-5 guidelines, prescribing, intake, discharges and a plethora of other duties as a PMHNP-BC

Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center- Memphis, TN APRN (March 2022-December 2022) PRN

Assess, examine, report to local authorities, assist with community services, and advocate for patients of all ages who have been victims of sexual assault.

Western Mental Health Institute - Bolivar, TN PMHNP-BC (December 2021- December 2022)

Overseeing the care of inpatient acute, sub-acute, and forensic patients with various mental illnesses and comorbidities. I am responsible for rounds, treatment teams, forensic meetings, assessments, diagnosing according to the DSM-5 guidelines prescribing, admissions, discharges, and a plethora of other duties as a PMHNP-BC

US Renal Care- Memphis, TN RN (February 2020- January 2022)

Overseeing the care of patients with AKI and ESRD requiring in-center hemodialysis. Responsibilities include assessments, CVC care, cannulation, documentation, observation, medication administration, care-plan and medication reviews, communicating with physicians, and patient-centered care.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital- Memphis, TN RN (June 2019- October 2020) PRN

Caring for patients with disabilities, acute, and chronic illnesses that include- S/P CVA, MVA, failure to thrive, deconditioning, fractures, head injuries etc. and assisting with maintaining their maximum level of function.

Davita- Memphis, TN (Oct. 2017- June 2019) RN

•Overseeing the care of patients with AKI and ESRD requiring in-center hemodialysis. Responsibilities include assessments, CVC care, cannulation, documentation, observation, medication administration, care-plan and medication reviews, communicating with physicians, and patient-centered care.

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (188-bed), Memphis, TN (August 1999- August 2017)

Director of Nursing RN (July-2014-August 2017)

•Responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Functions include: performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents; implementing specific procedures and programs; participating with the Assistant Director of Nursing Services and providing guidance to the Nurse Manager in establishing specific goals; determining work procedures and expediting work flow; complying with operating policies and procedures, state requirements, Department of Health Regulations, and Federal Health Care Administration regulations; communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; providing daily reports and

other periodic reports: performing all duties of a RN, LPN, and Certified Nursing Assistant when required. In the absence of the Executive Director, assumes responsibility for the Facility.

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN (August 2012- July 2014)

Assistant Director of Nurse RN/LPN

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN (February 2007-August 2012)

Quality Assurance Nurse LPN

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN (May 2005-February 2007)

Staff Development Coordinator LPN

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN (May 2002-May 2005)

Unit Manager LPN

Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN (August 1999-May 2002)

Staff Nurse LPN

Shelby Pines Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN 38135 (January 1999-August 1999)

Staff Nurse LPN

•Managed adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.

•Cared for residents with the following needs: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious diseases, wound care, and all disease processes if applicable

•Provided nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensured the safety and wellbeing of the residents was maintained.

•Completed daily rounds for all areas of nursing care to manage C.N.A. staff.

•Conducted visits with each resident to evaluate physical and emotional condition to receive comments relating to the resident’s needs and problems and implemented necessary nursing interventions.

Memphis Jewish Home, Memphis, TN 38018 (January 1998-December 1998)

Staff Nurse LPN

•Managed adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.

•Cared for residents with the following needs: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious diseases, wound care, and all disease processes if applicable

•Provided nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensured the safety and wellbeing of the residents was maintained.

•Completed daily rounds for all areas of nursing care to manage C.N.A. staff.

•Conducted visits with each resident to evaluate physical and emotional condition to receive comments relating to the resident’s needs and problems and implemented necessary nursing interventions.

Rosewood Manor Rehabilitation Center, Memphis, TN 38111 (February 1994- January 1998)

Unit Manager LPN

•Provided assessments of resident needs, development, and implementation of comprehensive care plan.

•Consulted with residents’ physician in planning resident care. Periodically reviewed and updated comprehensive care plan.

•Worked with interdisciplinary team members in the development of a discharge plan for individual residents and assisted in achieving discharge planning.

•Communicated and acted as a liaison among residents, family, physicians, and staff.

•Conducted resident rounds to assess and/or supervise nursing care, assess condition of residents, and ensured a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

•Audited staff nurses to ensure that all resident care systems and processes are followed per policy.

•Reviewed all closed charts of expired residents and ensured appropriate documentation by nursing during the last 48 hours and discharge orders by physicians were enclosed.

•Completed discharge summaries of all residents.

•Conducted periodic reviews of Care Plans to ensure they were interdisciplinary and updated by the Charge Nurse as changes occurred.

Memphis Regional Medical Center, Memphis, TN 38103 (September 1993-March 1994)

Med-Surg 5C-2 LPN/PN

•Rendering care to diverse patient needs on 24 bed Medical-Surgical unit

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Western Mental Health Institute - Bolivar, TN - October 2020- August 2021 (Adult 18 >)

Quinco – Lexington, TN - May 2021-August 2021 (C/A 3 >)

CONTINUOUS EDUCATION

NEI CONGRESS 2023, Colorado Springs, Simulcast November 8-12, 2023

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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