Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

NATACHA SMITH, PMHNP

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Kissimmee, Florida 34746 *******@********.***

A goal and results-oriented professional with a strong medical background and education. Self-motivated, able to listen and identify issues or problem areas and form realistic goals and innovative solutions. Skilled professional and communicator with high energy, initiative and focus. Always a team player with a persuasive and adaptable attitude.

CAREER PROGRESSION

Costal Mental Health Center 06/02/2016-Present

PMHNP- Kissimmee, Florida

Identify actual or potential risks to the patient’s health and safety and/or barriers to

Mental and physical health.

Utilize evidence based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis.

Modify the plan based on ongoing assessment of the patient’s response and other

outcome indicators.

Orlando Recovery Center 08/2015-Present

PMHNP- Orlando, Florida

Diagnosed patients and prescribed medications for individuals who have psychiatric disorders, medical mental conditions, or substance abuse problems.

Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives and other professionals.

Examine and conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on their general physical condition and mental disorder.

Great Expectations-Telepsychiatry 07/2015-Present

PMHNP- Macon, Georgia

Evaluations and assessments

Prescribe, modify and monitor all medications as necessary.

Complete accurate client record documentation on services rendered.

Maintain compliance with client medical records.

Lakeview Behavioral Health : 02/2015-07/2015

PMHNP- Atlanta, Georgia

Diagnosed patients, prescribed medications for individuals who have psychiatric disorders, medical mental conditions, or substance abuse problems.

Provided diagnostic assessments, medication management, wrote prescriptions, evaluated efficacy and safety of medication prescribed, adjusted medications as necessary.

Recorded medication, dosage, frequency, changes and observations on the effectiveness and side effects.

Performed initial and follow-up evaluations in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry.

Differentiated psychiatric presentations of medical conditions from psychiatric disorders and arranged appropriate evaluation and follow-up.

Riverwoods Behavioral Health 08/2010- 01/2015

Ensured the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitored the results of treatment.

Prepared and participated in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals;

Build relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns

Clinical Practicum/Internship: 02/2012-11/2013

Creative Care Concepts Atlanta, Georgia

Worked with a nurse practitioner helping diagnose, treat and prevent childhood medical and Psychiatric illnesses.

Continued care and treatment for children diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Schizophrenia and made referrals as needed.

Identified, measured, and monitored clinical and related behavioral outcomes to determine the effectiveness and appropriateness of the plan of care.

Avenia Behavioral Health Management 02/2012-11/2013

Under the supervision of a nurse practitioner, performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations that includes evaluation of mental status, current and past history of violence, suicidal or self-harm behavior, substance use, level of functioning, health behaviors, trauma, sexual behaviors, and social and developmental history.

Performed initial and follow-up evaluations in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry.

Differentiated psychiatric presentations of medical conditions from psychiatric disorders and arranged appropriate evaluation and follow-up.

Education, Professional Licenses

University South Alabama - Mobile, Alabama (2014) Master of Science Nursing- PMHNP

Valdosta State University – Valdosta, Georgia (2010) Bachelors of Science in Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Florida State ARNP License - 9402723

Crisis Prevention Institute – Completion of non-violent crisis intervention training program

American Heart Association – Completion of CPR and AED program

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