Nurse Practitioner Health
Resume:
Cicely Locks, PMHNP-BC
Baltimore, MD ***** ● 443-***-**** ● ***********@*****.***
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Summary of Qualifications
Compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner driven to provide quality behavioral health services to diverse patient populations. 15 years of success providing comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic testing, medication management, and treatment. Valued for building therapeutic rapport with patients and families to ensure optimal care. Adept at leading, communicating, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Areas of Expertise
Patient Care Behavioral and Mental Health Diagnostic Testing Medication Therapy Management
Relationship Building Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Evidence-based Practices Documentation
Assessment and Evaluation Skills Treatment Services Patient Safety EMR Systems Utilization Review
PMHNP Clinical Rotations
Devoted Healthcare Services Nottingham, MD 2020 – 2021
PMHNP Student – Clinical Rotation
Performed mental health assessments and conducted psychotherapy sessions for pediatric and adult patient populations. Created treatment plans for clients diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. Interpreted and evaluated laboratory tests.
Doctor Behl Psychiatry Greenbelt, MD 2020
PMHNP Student – Clinical Rotation
Provided comprehensive initial and ongoing mental health assessments for pediatric and adult patient populations. Reviewed laboratory tests.
Professional Experience
University of Maryland Health Plans Baltimore, MD 2018 – Present
Utilization Review Nurse
Collect and review patient records, clinical documentation, and billing information to support delivery of effective patient care. Determine medical necessity and length of stay for inpatient admissions based on Millman Care Guidelines. Perform onsite and telephonic reviews to ensure appropriate level of care.
•Determined appropriate alternative health care service needs by coordinating with manger daily to assess inpatient census.
•Served as resource to clinical team with regard to practice guidelines, approved criteria, and alternative treatment options.
•Achieved optimal outcomes for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary health care team.
Fresenius Kidney Care Baltimore, MD 2016 - 2018
Clinical Manager
Performed review, maintenance, and update of inventory, profit and loss reports, payroll, and administrative functions. Participated in all on-site state and federal surveys. Provided ongoing reporting to state and federal networks, including National Healthcare Safety Network and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ patient registry (via CROWNWeb).
•Drove achievement of quality standards by meeting all end-stage renal disease regulatory standards.
•Improved quality of care by facilitating meetings, including monthly QA meetings with interdisciplinary team and governing body meetings with faculty medical director, director of operations, and regional vice president.
•Filled open positions with quality talent by participating in recruitment and interview process.
•Coordinated all aspects of patient care in collaboration with interprofessional health care team team, from admission through discharge of patient.
DSI, Renal Rockville, MD 2015 – 2016
Dialysis Nurse
Provided quality care to patients as charge nurse in chronic hemodialysis settings. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure effective delivery of patient care and proper dialysis unit operations.
•Enhanced quality of life for acute and chronic dialysis patients by providing education and support.
•Improved outcomes in patients by monitoring anemia management and adequacy of dialysis treatments.
•Ensured optimal delivery of care through providing direction and resources for support staff in dialysis unit and nursing home.
Foundation Medical Staffing Edmond, OK 2013 – 2015
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Took on 13-week assignments throughout United States to support shortage of registered nurse staffing. Managed care of patients in acute and chronic dialysis settings. Accessed catheter ports and performed cannulation of AV Fistula and Graft sites for purposes of hemodialysis.
•Increased knowledge of acute and chronic dialysis patients by providing education.
•Determined need for treatment plan revisions by performing comprehensive patient assessments.
•Decided on proper acid bath for treatment by assessing lab values prior to dialysis.
Additional Professional Experience
US Renal Care Baltimore, MD 2010 – 2013
Dialysis Nurse
Renal Professional Staffing & Independent Dialysis Agency Baltimore, MD 2008 – 2010
Agency Dialysis Nurse
Advanced Dialysis Company Baltimore, MD 2008 – 2010
Dialysis Nurse
Independent Dialysis Foundation Baltimore, MD 2008 – 2009
Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Baltimore, MD 2007 – 2013
Dialysis Nurse
University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, MD 2006 – 2007
Medical ICU Nurse
Education
Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Regis College Weston, MA (May 2021)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Maryland School of Nursing – Baltimore, MD
Certifications and Licenses
PMHNP-BC American Nurses Credentialing Center (Passed July 2021)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) X-Waiver Certification (Pending)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
RN: R172541
Maryland State Board of Nursing CRNP-PMH (Pending)
Professional Association
Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM)
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