PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over ** years nursing experience and knowledge of patient care from simple to chronic conditions and complex co-morbidities. Recently certifed in Family Psychiatry and Mental Health as a Nurse Practitioner with a focus on holistic care: body, mind, and spirit. Practice includes application of evidence based practice and new emerging technologies for quality improvement of patient care. Skills include clinical excellence, customer service/satisfaction, incorporation of latest research to patient care. Personal emphasis on lifelong learning, education, and training. Experienced as a resource and mentor with demonstrated leadership through program development, public speaking, staff training/development. Proficiency in critical thinking. Maintains accurate documentation of services performed to include informed consent and safety planning. Proficient in effective communication via oral and written word. Experienced with computer systems.

EDUCATION

George Mason University Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Fall 2018

George Mason University Master’s degree in Nursing Administration Spring 1999

George Mason University Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Fall 1993

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric Nurse/ Mental Health in Virginia: expires 03/31/2021

Licenses Nurse Practitioner with Authorization to Prescribe in Virginia: expires 03/31/2021

NPI & DEA numbers obtained.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: expires November 2020

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Washington Behavioral Health: Outpatient Office, Woodbridge, VA March-June 2018 FPMHNP Student: Served diverse patient population from adolescent to geriatric. Utilized independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and provision of ongoing care to ambulatory patients with an emphasis on new and emerging technologies for the treatment of mental health. Performed psychiatric evaluations, provided clinical assessments and diagnosis. Screened patients for physical illness and analyzed explanations for psychiatric basis based on an integrated model of body, mind, and spirit. Introduced research findings to implement for quality improvement. Utilized teaching/learning principles couple with an expert clinical knowledge base to provide education to patients, and families. Collaborated in medication prescribing with NP. Conducted individual/family counseling sessions. E&M documentation and billing implemented.

Inova Behavioral Health: Partial Hospitalization Program, Merrifield Campus, Falls Church, VA October-December 2017 FPMHNP Student: Served 18+ years adult population in an intense outpatient mental health program. Worked directly with lead psychiatrist to launch new ARCH program to minimize gaps in community health care: hospital discharged patient directly admitted to outpatient care. Demonstrated leadership skills through participation in program development. Performed psychiatric evaluations, provided clinical assessments and diagnosis. Worked with psychiatrist in prescribing medication. Exhibited respect for, and understanding of, other clinical disciplines. Used evidence-based standards, guidelines, and protocols in delivery of patient care. Worked with social workers and therapists on treatment plan. Performed timely and complete documentation and billing for services provide to include medication reconciliation. Knowledge of EPIC computer system.

Inova Fairfax Hospital : Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Falls Church, VA October 2014-November 2014

FPMHNP Student: Served 18+ year adult population of inpatients with varying levels of psychiatric and mental health disorders to include substance abuse. Performed daily rounds to include physical assessment, progress check, medication management, ordering and analysis of lab-work. Participated in counseling sessions and team meetings.

Inova Fairfax Hospital: Inpatient Geriatric Unit: November 2014- December 2014

FPMHNP Student: Performed cognitive assessments and care planning for residents with varying levels of cognitive impairment. Performed medication reconciliation and judicious prescribing of medication according to eGFR. Focus on alternative modes of therapy to include reminiscence therapy, family education of cognitive impairment progression and and complex discharge planning for family. Introduced to diagnostics re: cognitive decline to include MRI with volumetrics, vascular health assessment (EECP), nutritional dietary deficiency testing, testing of neurotransmitters, hormones, minerals, essential fatty acids, and other nutritional markers. Worked with Geriatric Specialist in implementing care plan and revising as needed. Performed family counseling and education.

Inova Alexandria Hospital: Alexandria, VA April 2006-November 2012

Charge Nurse, RN IV, CCRN; Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Directed and supervised caregivers; provided direct patient care to vascular & cardiothoracic patients (pre & post-operative). Provided patient and family education as well as crisis counseling. Skilled in caring for those with, but not limited to, complex mood and anxiety disorders in collaboration with consulting Psychiatric Team. Held leadership role of Professional Practice Committee and developed/revised nursing practice standards in collaboration with surgeons. Performed QI activities: created data collection tools consistent with evidence based practice. Was nursing liaison for interdepartmental performance improvement?

Inova Fairfax Hospital & Inova Heart and Vascular Institute: Falls Church, Virginia December 1998-April 2006

Patient Care Director, CCRN; Cardiothoracic & Vascular Intensive Care Unit

Leadership role with 24 hour accountability for 60 FTEs, focus on physician relationships, daily operations /budget, quality/performance improvement, patient care standards/practice, unit staffing and professional development, shared leadership, strategic planning and project management. Management style adhered to principle of mind, body, spirit as being integrated for both staff and patients. Sought and implemented alternate form of therapy for cardiac surgery recovery based on research findings for decrease length of stay and improved patient satisfaction. Examples include use of guided imagery pre/post op to decrease pain level, promoting effective rest by minimal use of lights and inappropriate use of alarms. Respect for patient and family holistically.

Inova Fairfax Hospital: Falls Church, Virginia September 1994 -December 1998

Assistant Patient Care Director, CCRN; Noninvasive Cardiology

Daily operations, staff management and quality/performance improvement of multiple departments: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Echocardiography, Pacemaker Clinic, Graded Exercise Stress Testing, Adult Congenital Heart Clinic, Holter Monitoring, inpatient ECG Services and ECG management systems (Marquette MUSE System).

Program Coordinator, CCRN; Cardiovascular Same Day Admission Program August 1993-September 1994

Managed daily operations, process improvements and outcomes while performing clinical pre-surgical workup of cardiothoracic and vascular patients (adult and pediatric). Awarded for streamlining patient processes and increasing their satisfaction by collaboration with multidisciplinary patient service areas and cardiovascular surgeons to decrease cost, decrease length of stay, and improve holistic outcomes for this patient population,

Charge Nurse, RN III, CCRN; Cardiothoracic & Vascular Intensive Care Unit September1989-August 1993

Managed staffing patterns; provided direct patient care for post-operative adult cardiothoracic and vascular patients, preceptor and educator of staff. Collaborated with surgeons and quality specialists to improve nursing practice and develop/revise nursing care standards of care. Provided patient and family education as well as crisis counseling.

MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (AAPPN)

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD)

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Halpin L, Gilliam P, Barnett S, Ad N. (2006) Gender Differences for Rapid After Bypass Back Into Telemetry Tract Following Cardiac Surgery. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 21(3), 277-282.

Milburn W, Price N, Gilliam P. (1999). Gender Differences in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, 19(5), 313.

References

Mary Hart-Johnson, FNP-BC, PNP-BC

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Cindy Schmitt, CCNP-BC, Indiana Health

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Linda Halpin, RN, MSN, Clinical Practice Specialist Cardia Surgery Inova

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Patricia Moyer Gilliam

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