Kathryn Sue Henley BSN, MN, PMHNP-BC

Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Board Certified

*** **. ******** **. **** Ludlow, WA 98365

406-***-**** ad4rgn@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Goal:

To enhance the delivery of evidence based care and administrative function to an established provider that shares a vision for best outcomes in the seriously mentally ill and/or chemically dependent adult population.

The optimal position would be located in or near Sierra Vista, AZ. Arizona licensure is pending. Washington licensure is current, with no sanctions or actions against licenses.

Prescribing and Administrative Experience

Discovery Behavioral Healthcare 2017 - current - Port Townsend, Washington

Chief Medical Officer (2019 - current) for medication management, substance use disorder services treating seriously disabled mentally ill consumers. 50% prescribing role, 50% administrative role

* Clinical supervision of 2-3 full time psychiatric prescribers

* Supervision of nurse manager

* Development and implementation of MAT induction/maintenance services (buprenorphine/naloxone)

* Collaboration with primary care providers

* Consultation to Jefferson County Behavioral Health Court/Drug Court

* Neuropsychopharmacological approach to treatment of SDMI and co-occurring individuals with multiple medical co-morbidities.

* Development of documentation forms to meet HCA standards while upholding best practice standards.

* Strong proponent of clozapine, long acting injectable antipsychotic medication for best outcome

* Comprehensive use of lab monitoring, serum drug levels, diagnostic screening tools, pharmacogenetic testing to supplement clinical decision making.

* Strong commitment to preceptorship of Master and Doctoral PMHNP students

Western Montana Mental Health Center - Kalispell, Montana 2005 - 2017

* Lead Prescriber for Program for Assertive Community Treatment - treating mentally ill individuals outside the office in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team.

* Lead Prescriber for Adult Outpatient Services

* Lead Prescriber for Crisis Stabilization Unit

* Routine interaction with law enforcement, assisted in Crisis Intervention Training for Montana Law Enforcement

* Extensive experience providing court testimony for involuntary commitment.

Mental Health Center for the Middle Keys - Tavernier, FL

* Lead provider for busy adult outpatient mental health center.

New Mexico State Hospital - Las Vegas, New Mexico 2001- 2004

* Full time provider for Acute Admissions Unit, Involuntary treatment. Member of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team

* Prescriber/consultation for Long Term Care Adult and Geriatric units

* Job expectations included on call, overtime as needed

Psychiatric Nursing Experience:

Pathways Treatment Center - Kalispell, MT 2005-2017

* Per diem charge nurse for busy inpatient co-occurring adolescent and adult psychiatric unit.

* Strong collaboration with County Designated Mental Health Professionals with court testimony as requested.

Highline Community Hospital Geropsychiatry Unit- Seattle WA 1994 - 2001

* Charge nurse for very busy acute care unit

* Stabilization and treatment for older adult mental disorders as well as cognitive disorders with behavior disturbances

* Integrative behavioral and medical care model

* Conducted CEU approved live education classes for long term care on behavioral interventions for the dementia population.

* Developed yearly credentialing program for inpatient staff on application of restraints, addressing aggressive behaviors, de-escalation.

Community Home Health Care In Home Mental Health - Seattle WA 1991-1994

* Community mental health nurse for SDMI homebound individuals

Saint Cabrini Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Unit- Seattle WA 1987-1991

* Charge Nurse for Adult Voluntary/Involuntary Adults

* Developed yearly staff credentialing program

Education:

University Of Washington

Master of Nursing, Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner extended role tract

1998 - 2001

Washington State University

Bachelor in Nursing

1983- 1987

Licensure:

AP60744477 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, WA

RN00092304 - Registered Nurse, WA

ANCC Board Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult

Memberships:

Neuroscience Education Institute

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