Auna Gae Searcy Waller

adqio8@r.postjobfree.com · **8–841–0864 · 116 Wildmaple Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified FNP-BC and WHNP-BC —15+ Years Psychiatric

in Clinical and Telehealth Settings

Nursing Educator — Six+ Years in Classroom and Clinical Settings

Nursing Administrator, Director —One+ Year of a Health Department, Four+ Years of a

Women’s Health Clinic, Six+ Years of a Correctional Medical Clinic

Patient-focused, dedicated nurse administrator with considerable expertise implementing and overseeing the nursing process and delivering relationship-based nursing care within high-pressure environments. Skilled in optimizing patient care and clinical operations while strategically allocating resources, including medical equipment, products, and pharmaceuticals. Gifted in teaching students, residents, fellows, and other clinical colleagues. Proficient in analyzing and integrating complex data to recommend and introduce superior practices to positively influence favorable clinical and operational outcomes. Broad participation in accreditation committees and professional organizations to develop and contribute to the practice of nursing.

Case Management – Patient Counseling & Education – Quality Assurance – Staff Training & Supervision

Performance Improvement – Classroom/Online/Clinical Instruction – Preventative Medicine – Patient Care & Assessment

Regulatory Compliance – Curriculum Design – Interdisciplinary Clinical Process – Medication Management

Recertification of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner 6/20 — Completion of FNP Review Boards for Certification 9/18

Professional Experience & Achievements

Generations/Gaither’s Group, McMinnville, TN 03/02/19 – 02/01/21

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provided advanced nursing care to clients and their families with chronic and acute psychiatric illnesses, helping them attain, regain and sustain optimal health status in a variety of settings. Managed and monitored direct care of 15 to 20 psychiatric children, adult and geriatric clients daily four days each week within a clinic setting, and 15 to 20 mentally ill children, adult and geriatric clients one day each week in multiple remote sites and locked housing. Collaborated with doctors, psychiatric therapists and case managers for initial and follow-up psychiatric plans of care, monitoring of labs and side effects, discharge plans and interactions with schools for IEPs and medications for children. Involved clients for education, treatment plans, intermittent evaluations and adjustments to medications and therapies. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated complex responses of the individuals and their families to actual and potential health problems. Collaborated with, and acted as liaison/resource to staff, clients, families and physicians to facilitate positive client outcomes. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, since March, 2020, all clients are “seen” via telehealth.

Dr. Samuel Okpaku, M.D., Ph.D., Nashville, TN 07/31/17– 03/01/19

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provided safe, efficient age-specific psychological nursing care to clients/families with chronic psychiatric illness to support them in attaining, regaining, and sustaining optimal health status in a clinical setting. Managed and monitored direct care for 15 to 20 psychiatric adult and geriatric clients daily. Collaborated with doctors and other team members to include identification, management, referral and discharge. Conducted complete psychiatric, mental status and physical examinations, engaging client and developing therapeutic rapport to achieve client’s participation in and understanding of treatment and ongoing care. Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated complex responses of individuals and their families to actual or potential health problems. Collaborated with and acted as liaison/resource to staff, client, family and physicians to facilitate positive client care outcomes.

Barton Associates, Peabody, MA 02/15/17 – 07/31/17

Advanced Practice Nurse

Delivered direct clinical care in mental health. Developed care plans with initial and intermittent assessments. Monitored progress throughout the treatment. Coordinated with medical and therapy disciplines. Worked in primary care clinic developing protocols and establishing medical clinic to work in conjunction with mental health clinic.

Staff Care, Inc., Coppell, TX 08/15/16 – 02/14/17

Advanced Practice Nurse

Administered and contributed direct clinical care, including initial patient assessments, care plan development, and adherence to physician’s prescribed treatments. Coordinated, monitored, and assessed efficacy of available options and services. Constructed rules, regulations, and protocols to improve coordination of individualized plan of care. Educated medical staff regarding chronic illnesses common to adult populations.

Barton Associates, Peabody, MA 06/10/16 – 08/11/16

Advanced Practice Nurse

Delivered direct clinical care in a detox and rehab program. Developed care plans with initial and intermittent assessments. Monitored progress throughout the detox phase and transition to the rehab program. Coordinated with medical and therapy disciplines.

Superior Health Solutions, Murfreesboro, TN 12/15/14 – 12/30/16

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provided safe, efficient age-specific nursing care, medical and psychological, to clients/families with physical and psychiatric illnesses in nursing home settings to assist their attaining, regaining, and sustaining optimal health status. Managed and monitored direct care for approximately 30 clients per month—both scheduled and on-call. Collaborated with doctors and team members to include identification, management and referral. Conducted complete physical, psychiatric and mental status examinations, engaging client and developing therapeutic rapport to facilitate client’s participation in and understanding of treatment and ongoing care. Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated complex responses of individuals and their families to actual or potential health problems. Collaborated with and act as liaison/resource to staff, client, family and physicians to ensure positive client care outcomes.

American Behavioral Consultants, Lebanon, TN 06/14/14 – 09/01/15

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provided safe, efficient age-specific nursing care, both psychological and medical, to clients/families with chronic psychiatric illness—many with dual diagnoses and chronic physical health issues—to support them in attaining, regaining, and sustaining optimal health status in a clinical setting. Managed and monitored direct care for 15 to 20 psychiatric child, adult and geriatric clients daily. Collaborated with doctors and other team members to include identification, management, referral and discharge. Conducted complete psychiatric, mental status and physical examinations, engaging client and developing therapeutic rapport to achieve client’s participation in and understanding of treatment and ongoing care. Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated complex responses of individuals and their families to actual or potential health problems. Collaborated with and acted as liaison/resource to staff, client, family and physicians to facilitate positive client care outcomes.

Volunteer Behavioral Health Clinical Services, Lebanon, TN 07/15/13 – 06/15/14

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provided safe, efficient age-specific nursing care, both psychological and medical, to clients/families with chronic psychiatric illness—many with dual diagnoses and chronic physical health issues—to support them in attaining, regaining, and sustaining optimal health status in a clinical setting. Managed and monitored direct care for 15 to 20 psychiatric child, adult and geriatric clients daily. Collaborated with doctors and other team members to include identification, management, referral and discharge. Conducted complete psychiatric, mental status and physical examinations, attempting to engage client and develop therapeutic rapport to encourage client’s participation in and understanding of treatment and ongoing care. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated complex responses of individuals and their families to actual or potential health problems. Collaborated with and acted as liaison/resource to staff, client, family, and physicians to facilitate positive client care outcomes.

Generations/Gaither’s Group, McMinnville, TN 09/15/12 – 07/14/13

Advanced Practice Nurse

Provided advanced nursing care to clients/families with chronic psychiatric illness helping them attain, regain and sustain optimal health status in a variety of settings. Managed and monitored direct care of 15 to 20 psychiatric adult and geriatric clients daily two days each week within a clinic setting, and 15 to 20 mentally ill adult and geriatric clients daily three days each week in multiple remote locked housing facilities. Collaborated with doctors and other team members to include identification, management, referral and discharge. Conducted complete psychiatric, mental status and physical examinations, engaged client and developed therapeutic rapport, encouraged client’s participation in and understanding of treatment and ongoing care. Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated complex responses of individuals and their families to actual or potential health problems. Collaborated with and acted as liaison/resource to staff, client, family, and physicians to facilitate positive client care outcomes.

Southern Illinois Psychiatry, LLC, Marion, IL 06/10/07 – 09/15/12

Advanced Practice Nurse

Delivered effective, age-appropriate nursing care to psychiatric clients and their families to facilitate improved and sustained health. Provided daily direct care for 15 to 20 psychiatric adult and geriatric clients in collaboration with psychiatrists for identification, management and referral. Performed thorough psychiatric, mental status and physical health examinations. Instrumental in establishing client rapport and participation in treatment. Evaluated, diagnosed and treated clients’ and their families’ diverse responses to multiple health issues. Liaised with staff, client, family and physicians to promote optimal patient care.

Mulberry Center at Harrisburg Medical Center, Harrisburg, IL 2003–2012

Registered Nurse, Part-Time—Psychiatric Unit

Delivered full range of RN services, managing and synchronizing patient’s plan of care, administrative activities and staff development. Coordinated adult and geriatric nursing care in acute psychiatric or emotional distress, supervising six RNs, LPNs, and Psych Techs. Assessed and presented all options and services to optimize the member’s health status and address clinical errors or safety concerns. Established and introduced geriatric wing as a standalone unit.

Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL 2005–2007

Director of Nursing and Allied Health

Planned, coordinated, led and evaluated education curriculums for nursing and allied health professionals (i.e. RN, LPN, CNA, EMT, occupational therapy assistant, massage therapy, medical lab technology, surgery assistant and health information technology) to promote effective clinical instruction. Conceptualized study programs, oversaw departmental budgets, recruited and supervised instructors, prepared reports and liaised with educational entities, private partners, and health care providers. Facilitated expansion initiatives related to nursing education, practice and workforce development. Oversaw placement of graduates in appropriate clinical experiences. Managed staff of 15.

Instrumental in conducting study and serving as faculty resource for North Central Accreditation. Aligned and trained staff to attain exceptional learning outcomes.

Served as member of Directors for LPN schools and representative on RN board for the State of Illinois.

Designed and spearheaded veterinary tech program while also teaching RN students the first half of semester.

Additional experience as Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Dr. Alvin Singh, Private Medical Practice (1994 ̶ 1997); Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at American Health Clinic (1992 ̶ 1994); Registered Nurse—Travel Nursing at Travel Corps, Inc. (1991 ̶ 1992); Clinical Director and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Planned Parenthood Center (1988 ̶ 1991); and Woman’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Davidson County Health Department (1986 ̶ 1987).

Education, Licensures, and Credentials

Post Master’s Certificate–UT Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN (GPA: 3.9)

MSN, Nursing Education, Specialty in Women and Children–University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS (GPA: 3.9)

BSN, Nursing–Mississippi College, Clinton, MS (GPA: 3.79)

FNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

WHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

RN and APN Licenses in Illinois and Tennessee

Advanced Practice Nurse Illinois Controlled Substance License

Federal Drug Enforcement Agency License

Family Nurse Practitioner Review Course for Certification Boards

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Windows, Mac, CPSI, AMS and Epocrates

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