Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

James E. Camp

Frederick, CO 619-***-**** **********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Specialized in: Adult & Pediatric Diagnosis, Medication Management and Psychotherapy

A skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with 24 years’ experience in patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation. Able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients of all ages. Competent with fast-paced, high-stress environments and handling multiple patient’s needs. Experienced in providing health education and emotional support. Expertise in obtaining complete medical and psychiatric histories, diagnosis, lab interpretation, and developing treatment plans for optimal physical and behavioral health.

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Adult & Pediatric Evaluations Diagnosis & Treatment Medication Management Psychotherapy Substance Abuse Therapy

Patient Education Rehabilitation Interpersonal Management Consultation Advocacy Cultural Sensitivity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Psychiatric Practitioner - Jefferson Community Mental Health Colorado October 2018 – November 2024

Develop trusting and therapeutic relationships with inpatient, outpatient, and emergent adult and pediatric patients by conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

Assess, diagnose and manage conditions using drug and non-drug therapies, utilizing evidence-based DSM-5-TR guidelines.

Apply experience in Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Medicine, and Clinical Nursing to provide client-centered patient care.

Guide clients towards healing by using cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy and psychotherapy. Counsel patients on acceptance and coping methods.

Manage patient symptoms by administering medications and educating patients or proper use and potential reactions.

Collaborate with patient families, psychiatrists, medical case managers, therapists, nurses, and medical assistants to develop comprehensive treatment plans and design crisis intervention techniques.

Demonstrated knowledge in federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including the Health Insurance Portability and the Accountability Act (HIPAA.)

Commander/O-5 (retired) USN – Navy Nurse Corp/United States Navy Colorado December 2002 – January 2022

Led a medical detachment of 5 officers (medical, dental, & nurse corps), and enlisted. Served on the United States Navy Ship USNS-Mercy for the Pacific Partnership in Indonesia, with major two deployments: Kandahar, Afghanistan at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit (2011-2013) and a mobilization to NYC for Operation Gotham at Javits Center during the COVID-19 pandemic (2019.)

Develop treatment plans based on proven scientific methods, standards of care, industry best practices, and professional guidelines for acute and chronic diseases.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform screening evaluations.

Deter relapse and readmission rates by building patient’s understanding of disease prevention, care regimens, potential negative drug interactions, and healthy lifestyle habits.

Prescribe pharmaceutical dosages, routes, and frequencies based on efficacy, safety, cost, and specific patient characteristics, i.e., age, renal and hepatic function, and past medical history.

Collaborate with industry professionals to establish, modify, and implement therapeutic standards in alignment with military and institutional philosophies and regulations.

Registered Nurse – Sisters of Charity Leavenworth, Lutheran Wheat Ridge, CO 2012 – 2019

Assisted patients by conducting exams and managing surgical, medical, neurological care and advising of non-pharmaceutical interventions. Utilized skills, education, and experience to generate culturally sensitive care and work with patients in the way that best fits their belief structure and cultural background.

Broad background in emergency room, trauma, critical care nursing with implementation of plans of care and treatments.

Competent in the care of devices including but not limited to external pacemakers, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors, Belmont rapid infusion pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), intra-aortic balloon pumps, and Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) across critical care, trauma, and ER settings.

Proven excellence in collaborating and maintaining a cooperative relationship with health care teams while handling critical care services for surgical, medical, and neurological intensive care units.

Provided Advanced Life Support (ACLS) to patients as needed.

Created a compassionate and communicative environment for patients by educating and assisting in medical and emotional support for patients, family, and professional associates.

Prepared various documentation including patient admission assessment forms, risk management forms, care plans, and progress notes.

Worked with patients to educate on health requirements, while proving future planning to assist patients on their families to succeed after hospital discharge.

Handled challenging patients and assisted in conflict resolution and rapport-building by use of effective communication skills.

Additional Experiences:

Registered Nurse – SHARP Healthcare San Diego, CA 2007 – 2012

Registered Nurse – Health Temp Phoenix, AZ 2005 – 2007

Supervisor/Registered Nurse – SHC Scottsdale, AZ 2000 – 2005

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Emergency Center Peoria, AZ 2000 – 2001

Evaluator/Case Manager – ComCare Phoenix, AZ 1996 – 1998

Behavioral Health Technician– AHCCS Behavioral, Inc. Phoenix, AZ 1993 – 1999

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Master of Science in Nursing in Family Mental Health & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, UC Denver, Aurora, CO

Graduated Summa Cum Laude: 2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Graduated Summa Cum Laude: 2000

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Graduated Cum Laude: 1992

American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified as Family Mental Health & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Colorado Certified

Full Prescriptive Authority in the State of Colorado

ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Sigma Theta Tau International

Golden Key Honor Society

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