Education

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY–VALDOSTA, GA

Post Master’s Certificate (PMHNP), August 2020 to December 2021

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA–MOBILE, AL

Master of Science in Nursing (AG-ACNP), August 2014 to December 2017

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA–CARROLLTON, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, August 2012 to April 2013

NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY–DAHLONEGA, GA

Associate of Science in Nursing, June 2011 to April 2012

WEST CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE–WACO, GA

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma, January 2006 to September 2008

Professional History:

LIFESTANCE HEALTH MIDTOWN-ATLANTA, GA

PMHNP, May 2022 to Present

Diagnosed mental health, substance abuse, and emotional disorders.

Consult in treatment and rehabilitation plans for patients.

Order and interpret appropriate lab tests for patients.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care plans.

Provides direct treatment and management of patients with psychiatric conditions.

Perform care management to assess, plan, and coordinate patient treatment plans.

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and prescribe medications appropriately, according to diagnosis.

LEGACY CRISIS CENTER-VALDOSTA, GA

Behavioral Health NP, June 2018 to August 2022

Assist psychiatrist with the clinical management of clients on the psychiatrist’s treatment team.

Diagnosed patient conditions. Interviewed patients about symptoms and complaints to determine whether a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional origin.

Screened patients for physical illness and analyzed explanations for psychiatric illness, such as developmental issues, family dysfunction, genetics, neurological trauma, social/cultural issues. Assess risk factors for mental illness and broader wellness evaluations.

Treated dual diagnoses and treated acute detox for alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines.

Medically assessed, diagnosed, and treated chronic medical conditions while the patient is inpatient and makes community referrals for medical care.

Provided direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and their families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.

Works collaboratively with clinicians and staff in the counseling center and health services to provide a continuum of care.

Serve the public by preventing, identifying, and treating psychiatric conditions through holistic approaches.

Assure mental health from pre-conception through the lifespan to end-of-life care and grief.

TANNER MEDICAL CENTER–CARROLLTON, GA

Intensive Care and Behavioral Health RN, July 2015 to May 2018

Served as a PRN Supervisor in the Behavioral Health setting, serving as a resource and recognizing needs of the present and oncoming shifts.

Served as Falls Champion and involved in other various quality improvement initiatives to improve practice and patient outcomes.

Provided trauma informed care.

Provided patient/family education.

Served as a preceptor for nursing students and new employees.

GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL–ATLANTA, GA

Intensive Care RN, November 2014 to November 2015

Effectively planned, provided, and coordinated patient care to patients with a wide array of disease processes.

Served as an advocate for my patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and facilitate improved outcomes.

Provided patient/family education

Served as a preceptor for student nurses, nurse externs, and new employees.

Served as falls champion and a part of the palliative care team.

TANNER MEDICAL CENTER–CARROLLTON, GA

Intensive Care RN, July 2012 to November 2014

Effectively planned, provided, and coordinated patient care to patients with a wide array of disease processes.

Served as an advocate for my patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and facilitate improved outcomes.

Provided patient/family education.

Served as a CRRT Champion where I educated other nursing staff on the operation of the CRRT.

WEST GEORGIA INTERNAL MEDICINE–CARROLLTON, GA

LPN, October 2008 to June 2011

Served as a leader to the certified nursing assistants.

Provide patient/family education.

Assist physicians in minor procedures performed in the office.

Prior authorizations.

Awards/Grants:

2008 Outstanding Academic Award at WCTC

2012-13 Scholarship for outstanding minority females pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of West Georgia.

2016 HRSA grant for serving in a rural underserved area in Georgia at the University of South Alabama.

Certifications:

ACLS Certification since 2012

BLS Certification since 2011

University of South Alabama Simulation Certificate 2016

CPI Certification since 2018

MAT Waiver Certification since 2020

Credentials:

Georgia Board of Nursing Advanced Practice NP License RN222604

Washington State Department of Health RN License 61386209 (APRN Pending)

eNLC RN License

ANCC Certified AG-ACNP-BC 201-***-****

ANCC Certified PMHNP-BC 202*******

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