Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Linda L. Harris, AGNP

*** **** ***** ****, 401-***-**** (cell)

Little Elm, TX 75068 ***********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Twenty years’ experience in nursing and complex care management as Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner, Director and Assistant Director of Nurses, staff nurse and MDS coordinator.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

•Certified as Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through ANCC.

•Skilled in behavioral health, staff training, mentoring and regulatory compliance.

•Ordained as Senior Chaplain through International Fellowship of Chaplains

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEER OAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, San Antonio, TX 5/21 - present

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTIONER, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Manage psychiatric medication for long-term care and rehab patients, reduce re-hospitalizations and meet CMS guidelines. Communicate with staff and families regarding psychiatric medication, work closely with psychiatrist and psychologist to determine best plan of care. Diffuse difficult situations and create safe environment for discussions. Participate in quarterly GDR meetings with staff to discuss potential reduction of psychiatric medications.

MED OPTIONS, Old Lyme, CT and Austin, TX 3/17- 5/21

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTIONER, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

(See above description for Deer Oaks Behavioral Health)

THE ELMS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, Westerly, RI 2/18 – 7/18

DIRECTOR OF NURSES

Temporary Director of Nurses for 90 bed ALF including 2 memory care units. Able to cover where needed and complete accurate intake assessments including MMSE, change of condition and quarterlies. Maintain positive attitude among staff members, recruit new staff and assist with disciplinary action.

ROYAL WESTERLY / WESTERLY NURSING HOME, INC., Westerly, RI 6/06–1/17

DIRECTOR OF NURSES / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSES / MDS COORDINATOR

Supervisor of nursing staff and patient care. Maintain all infection control and developed quality improvement reports including corrective action, conduct and improve performance with staff development training and employee orientation. Develop policies and procedures as regulations changed, able to fill in and complete all MDS assessments in a timely manner when MDS coordinator was out on medical LOA. Assist with scheduling and cover nursing shifts as needed. Help to develop team approach to patient care and mentoring of staff.

APPLE REHAB, CLIPPER HOME, Westerly, RI 4/04-5/06

MDS COORDINATOR

Coordinate and complete MDS assessments for 60 bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility, act as liaison and problem solver for family concerns, conduct and direct resident care meetings, work closely with rehab team to improve revenue, fill in as floor nurse.

CERTIFICATIONS

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, ANCC # 201-***-****, exp. 11/28/2021

BLS, IV Therapy, Colon Therapy

LICENSES

APRN Adult/gerontology, State of TX, AP139589, exp. 8/31/24

DEA Registration #MH4227737, exp. 10/31/25

RN, State of TX, 949785, exp. 8/31/24

Ordained Senior Chaplain, International Fellowship of Chaplains, exp. 8/1/22

EDUCATION

CISM Training, Individual and Group Crisis Intervention

Crisis Response Care, KLOVE radio, Fairfield, CT

Basic Chaplaincy Course, IFOC, Frisco, TX

Spiritual and Psychological First Aid, Institute for Compassionate Care

Post Master’s Certificate Adult Gerontology NP program,

UMASS, Boston, MA

MS in Nursing, Leadership and Management Track

BS in Nursing

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY, Salt Lake City, UT

AD in Nursing

SOUTH PUGETSOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Olympia, WA

Diploma of Ministerial Training

SPIRIT LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE, Irvine, CA

Certificate of Completion, VN Program

MERCED COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Merced, CA

VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS

•Emergency Preparedness Volunteer

•Ordained Minister

•Children’s Ministry Director

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