Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Vicki Tsai

BSN, MHA, MSN, Case Manager, Nurse Manager PMHNP-BC

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Job Objective: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

QUALIFICATIONS

24+ Years Professional Clinical and Managerial Nursing Experience

Highly-Motivated, Dependable, Caring Nurse

Strong Management Skills

Adaptable Team Player who is Self-Motivated and Detail-Oriented

Strong Technical and Interpersonal Skills

Skilled in Multi-Disciplinary Team Management

Strong Work Ethic. Adept under Pressure.

Provide Quality Service to My Patients and My Employer

Indispensable Team Member who Enjoys Challenges and Learning

Skilled in Electronic Prescription Systems Development

MDS Certification / Nursing Educator

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

12/11/2016-

Present

11/07/2015-

12/11/2016

07/05/2013-

11/07/2015

04/03/2012-

11/07/2013

Telepsychiatry

Genoa Telepsychiatry, 475 Park Ave South. 11 F. New York NY 10016

Evaluates patients, families, and home environment for admission to and continued service from the agency while maintaining confidentiality.

Diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical mental conditions or substance abuse disorders.

Provides emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients; treatment plans and manages patient care.

Serve as a consultant or educator for families and staff.

Focuses on psychiatric diagnosis, including the differential diagnosis of mental disorders with psychiatric symptoms, and on medication treatment for psychiatric disorders.

Practices under the supervision of the assigned supervising psychiatrist.

The Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides care and comprehensive care and can:

Evaluate an individual’s health history, performing a physical examination and ordering and interpreting results from appropriate laboratory and diagnostic test/procedures.

Diagnose health and medical conditions by reviewing all available health information and applying advanced clinical decision-making processes.

Manage health problems by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, obtaining consultations and referrals and coordinating health care services.

Currently working with Sea Mar Multi-Care Health Care Service from 03/2019 to present.

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center/Heartland Community Health Center

346 Maine St #150, Lawrence KS 66044

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-ANCC Board Certified and Manager of Medical Services

Provide medication treatment in accordance to a written protocol authorized by responsible physician

Provide supervision to nursing staff and administrative support staff as the Medical Service Manager

Conduct medication intakes and complete diagnostic evaluation; conduct education activities, including groups, regarding medication

Provide crisis stabilization services

Serve as liaison with the medical community in Greater Kansas City/Topeka area

Establish clinical standards, protocol regarding to financial, clinical, legal, or regulatory management

Assist with the evolution of an effective, efficient program of services

Act as the designee in the absence of Director of Medical Services

Complete performance evaluation of Nurse Practitioners and Nursing staff

Act as part of psychiatric provider at the community integrated clinic.

Guidance Center Community Mental Health Center in Leavenworth KS 500 Limit Street, Leavenworth 66040

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-ANCC Board Certified

Proficient in communicate with all stakeholders, including patients, families, clinic staff and other healthcare professionals

Possess and maintain graduate professional nurse, and nurse practitioner registration in a state, which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active

Obtain Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Possess strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health; ability to solve problems, monitor and examine patients

Compassionate, sensitive, and possess strong reasoning and thinking skills

Possess strong computer skills, including working with word processing and data entering applications, as well as with medical software applications

Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center -200 Maine Street. Lawrence, KS 66044

Triage Nurse

Case Manager for 350+ adults with psychiatric illnesses.

Conducted family therapy sessions and developed effective treatment plans which incorporated psychiatrists, RNs, therapists and case managers.

Managed medical emergencies and psychiatric crises assessment and interventions.

Educated patients and patients’ families about diagnoses, medication information, and applicable community referrals.

Triaged patients to different departments and proper outside services.

Kansas City, MO School District –1211 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64106

Manager of Nursing Services

Supervise 34 school nurses at 31 district schools. Oversee all school clinics. Conduct regular school site visits to ensure appropriate health office environment for nurses and students. Direct the operations of the Nursing department to ensure delivery of high-quality medical services. Oversee the development and timely revision of nursing procedures to enhance quality of care. Conduct routine meetings with nursing staff to address issues, concerns, and communicate District policies, procedures and directives.

Interpreted health department regulations regarding Flu and Pertussis outbreak within schools. Evaluated students’ re-admission to schools. Worked with building administrators on infectious control and prevention procedures.

Monitored immunizations, vision, and chronic illness status of the students within the District and prepared required reports for the State of Missouri.

Managed recruitment of 10 nurses to meet students’ and schools’ needs.

Developed a comprehensive orientation and mentoring system for new nurses.

Trained nursing staff on Missouri Nursing Practice Act, FERPA, 504 Plan for Special Education Department and Risk Management.

Developed Medication Administration Policy, Student Health and History Information System, and Nursing Care Plan Revision for the Kansas City Public Schools District.

Developed Excel spreadsheet reporting system to monitor nursing productivity.

Communicated with the Executive Director and prepared the weekly summary of school health status for the School Board. Maintained good working relationship and frequent liaison with other department managers, principals, and community health partners. Collaborated with school administration and representatives of hospitals, nursing schools, Head Start Program, the local health department and other community agencies in coordinating health-related events and education for students and families.

Resolved parent and student complaints regarding the nursing practice.

Evaluated clinical competency of nurses according to the established performance evaluation process.

2012-

2012

As Needed

Two River Psychiatric Hospital – 5121 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO

Hospital Intake/Community Referral Specialist

Provide emergency in-person risk assessment and crisis intervention.

Conduct insurance prior authorization for hospitalization.

Manage available services provided to clients in need of emergency services.

Supervise staff in providing crisis assessment. Ensure patient can access to emergency treatment services within community.

Coordinate the referral and intake process, determine appropriate level of care.

Determine the level of care for patients and maintain contact with the family and friends of patients.

Perform initial psychiatric nursing assessment and determine patients’ condition before assisting patients into the units.

2007-

2012

Johnson County Mental Health Center – 1125 West Spruce, Olathe, KS

Clinical Triage Nursing Manager

Case Manager for 350+ adults with psychiatric illnesses.

Conducted family therapy sessions and developed effective treatment plans which incorporated psychiatrists, RNs, therapists and case managers.

Conducted Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder data research.

Managed medical emergencies and psychiatric crises assessment and interventions.

Educated patients and patients’ families about diagnoses, medication information, and applicable community referrals.

Triaged patients to different departments and proper outside services.

Helped the IT team to develop and implement an e-script computer program which is utilized in all Johnson County Mental Health clinics.

Developed an in-service educational program for psychiatrists and RNs on how to use the e-script software.

2005-

2007

AseraCare Hospice – 11020 NW Ambassador Drive, Suite 305, Kansas City, MO

Nurse Case Manager

Directed, supervised, and educated RNs, LPNs, and CNAs for optimal patient care.

Worked in partnership with chaplains, social workers, and volunteers.

Provided patient initial admission assessments to determine hospice service eligibility.

Provided medical solutions for pain management and palliative care.

Set community programs like meals on wheels, volunteer cleaning services, and church support in motion for the benefit of patients.

Provided family education, emotional support, and community referrals.

Provided and documented medical care in compliance with Medicare regulations.

2004-

2005

Continua Hospice – 7611 State Line Road, Suite 202, Kansas City, MO

Nurse Case Manager

Planned and provided comfort assessment and medication to patients by way of nursing assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation.

Worked closely with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

Worked in partnership with the medical director, pain specialist, and wound-care RN to provide pain-managed, end-of-life care.

1997-

1999

Bicklehaupt M.D. – Geriatric Psychiatrist, Topeka, KS

Clinical Nurse Manager / Researcher

Managed an out-patient psychiatric clinic and provided nursing and triage services for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and various psychiatric disorders.

Established a psychiatrist-supervised, nursing emergency clinic for evaluating the acuity of individual conditions, conducting hospital screenings, and medication injections.

Supervised APRNs, RNs, and therapists. Organized schedules. Audited charts.

Referred Alzheimer’s patients to available social, spiritual, and community resources.

Performed research by selecting and following up with patients who were participating in an Alzheimer’s drug-Aricept clinical study.

1996-

1997

Parkview Psychiatric Hospital – 3707 Southwest 6th Street, Topeka, KS

Charge Nurse, Geriatric psychiatric hospital

Provided in-patient psychiatric care for adults suffering from persistent mental illnesses.

Assisted psychiatrists with symptoms monitoring, medication management, and administration in compliance with OMH standards.

Scheduled and delegated RNs, LPNs, and mental health technicians according to facility patient load and individual patient needs and acuity.

Monitored in-patient recovery following electric convulsion treatments.

1996-

1997

Advocare Home Health Agency – Manhattan, KS

Pediatric Home Health Nurse and Case Manager

Provided in-home, pediatric care and counseling to families with children who are suffering from cerebral palsy, mental retardation, HIV disease, cardiac disease, respiratory distress, cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.

Provided training for families with young children who require extensive in-home care.

Helped young patients and families with wound care, tube feeding, patient medication, respirator mgmt., physical therapy, breathing treatments, I.V. therapy, and injections.

1995-

1996

Research Medical Center – 2316 E. Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO

ECG/Radiology Technician

Operated ECG telemetry equipment in the ER and ICU units for patients requiring cardiac diagnostics.

Worked in the cardio cath lab performing non-stress tests using a cardio monitor.

RN EXPERIENCE

General Experience

Assess patients’ acuity under the emergency situation and determine eligibility for hospitalization.

Performed routine history and physical assessment.

Independently determined diagnosis and treatment modalities for patients of all ages.

Performed nursing assessment and monitoring of various life-threatening illnesses.

Employed quality control and assurance modalities as charge nurse and preceptor.

Administered IV/SQ/Oral medications.

Diabetes education

Performed patient admission assessment, ICD coding, and discharge management.

Provided appropriate therapeutic education and discharge education to patients and caregivers.

Performed neurological assessment and mental status evaluation.

Provided staff with education resources.

Performed clinical research while maintaining high quality control standards.

Advocated for patients. Collaborate with physicians. Delegated duties to auxiliary staff.

Performed wound care, dressing changes, pain management, comfort care.

Monitored cardiac condition, labs and vitals.

Provided social and community resource person in hospice services and mental health

Performed advanced physical assessments and provided advanced nursing care to acute and chronic medical, surgical, cardiac & neurosurgical patients.

Provided counseling and palliative care for families and terminally-ill patients with hospice care. Conducted bereavement consultation.

Provided after-life assistance and therapy referrals for family members.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Use Administrative applications for patient information and billing data management.

Accurately maintained electronic medical and psychiatric records.

Proficient at word processing, email communication, and attachments.

Created PowerPoint Presentations for training purposes and business proposals.

Used K-Track program to search clients’ medication history on the Kansas State Control Medications Monitoring Service.

Assisted IT department in establishing an electronic prescription education program.

Used appropriate internet resources for research, medication interaction checking, and patient education.

Used Epocrates software for patient teaching, and medication evaluation.

Used numerous EMR softwares for chart documentation and chart audits.

Assisted in EMR development

EDUCATION

2015

2011

Advance Practice Registered Nurse in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Master of Science in Nursing - University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science in Healthcare Administration - University of Phoenix, AZ

May 1996

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO - GPA 3.85

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

ANCC Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse in Kansas, Washington and California and Missouri and Pennsylvania

Certified Geriatric Nurse Educator – State of California

Candidate for CHPN – Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse

Certified in Minimum Data Set (MDS)

Alzheimer’s Association member (Northern California)

Certified in ARC Basic Life Support

OTHER INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Bilingual. Love being a mom. Enjoy teaching ballroom dancing, pottery, oil painting, playing cello, knitting, tennis and distance running.

References available upon request

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