Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

Location:

Waldorf, MD

Posted:

September 03, 2020

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Cassandra Thompson

*****F Barnswallow Place

Waldorf, MD 20603

*************@*****.***

301-***-****

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner that will utilize all my unique skills I have mastered over the many years as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner. My experience comes from a plethora of challenging situations and diverse organizations. Being an individual who works well autonomously but also effectively as a team member, I feel this allows me to be assertive, socially conscious and qualified for this position.

QUALIFICATION HIGHIGHTS

Maryville University Post Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner May 2019

ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner August 2009

ANCC Board Certified Advance Practice Family Nurse Practitioner since 2001

Master of Science in Nursing with Emphasis on Family Nurse Practitioner- Bowie State University 2001

Completed CRC Essentials for Clinical Trials Coordination, 1997

Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Mississippi, 1989

Biology Major Alcorn State University, 1984-1987

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

12/15/2017 - Present

MBI Behavioral Health Care Service. Family Nurse Practitioner Providing mental health assessment and treatment for patient diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse issue.

5/15/17-10/31/2017

Family Matters Greater Washington Behavioral health agency. Provided mental health and medical assessment and treatment for patients diagnosed with mental health issue. None profit organization closed 10/31/18.

12/7/15- 5/10/2017

Axis Healthcare Group mental health nurse practitioner responsibility included outpatient assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, substance use disorder and trauma disorders. Worked closely with Psychiatrist, case management and medical providers in developing treatment plans patient diagnosed with mental health issues.

3/9/15- 11/15/15

MDICS Nurse Practitioner responsible for overall health care of residents Subacute Rehabilitation, Long term Care and Assisted Living at multiple sites in Southern Maryland

3/2004-October 1,2014

Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital Inpatient/Outpatient services Nurse Practitioner: Obtain history and perform physical examination, manage complex medical conditions, management of acute and chronic issues, laboratory and radiological review with making appropriate referrals as needed. Complete Prior authorization forms/request, justify equipment request, completion of FMLA, Workmen Compensation forms, Insurance Claim forms and perform physical to return patients back to work. Patient population include Orthopedic, Stroke, Neurologic disorders, Musculosketal disorders, Rheumatologic disorders, Transplantation, Mental Health, general medicine and Pain Management.

2003-2004

Dr. Patricia Davidson Cardiology/Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner: Provide primary care through assessments, diagnosis and plan of care. Ordered lab test, treatments and made referrals to specialist as required.

2001-2003

Washington Hospital Center Transplant Services: Transplant Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Manager- Post Transplant Outpatient Department duties included monitoring Immunosuppression, Managing Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia and infection in the transplant patient. Also responsible for protocol development and day to day management of outpatient transplant department with focus on JCAHO and Department of Health preparedness.

2000-2001

Preventive Healthcare: Student/Graduate Nurse Practitioner: Ambulatory care patient population age 12-80 busy Internal Medicine/Allergy private practice supervised by Dr. Victor Herry

1998-2001

Washington Hospital Center: Float Agency Registered Nurse experience included GI service (assisted and prepared patients for Colonoscopy, EGD and ERCP procedures). Transplant Coordinator, ICU/CCU/CVRR/ER staff Registered Nurse.

1995-1997 Howard University Hospital: Surgical/Trauma Intensive care unit.

1989-1994 Registered Nurse Jackson Mississippi: ICU/CCU, Hospice care, Adolescent Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Treatment center

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner

American Nurses Credentialing Center

American College of Rheumatology

Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia

References

Marilyn Cox MSN, FNP Washington Hospital Center Department of Occupational Health

2111 Parkside Dr. Mitchelville, MD 20721

202-***-**** (work) 301-***-**** (cell)

Sharon Johnson MSN, FNP Department of Veterans Affairs