Lisa K. McDonald

Lakewood, CO

adu4f7@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

University of Colorado at Denver (May 2011)

Completed classes as a professional development student as required in Colorado to obtain prescriptive license in Colorado, in addition to Washington state prescriptive license. Classes included Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Advanced Physical Assessment.

Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (Washington, 1998)

National board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

University of Washington (September 1994 to December 1996)

Graduated with a Master of Nursing in Psychosocial Nursing with a Substance

Abuse subspecialty and emphasis upon Eating Disorders. Clinical focus on diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric illness, pharmacological therapy and individual and group therapy.

University of Northern Colorado (September 1987 to May 1992)

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE:

United Healthcare/Optum/New West Physicians (February 2017 to July 2022)

-Adult Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN, MN, RXN with DEA Licensure

Outpatient medication management of patients with diverse needs

-Prescribed psychiatric medications for patients age 18 y/o up to geriatric patients in a small specialty outpatient clinic serving the New West network of primary care clinics. Patients referred by their primary care provider for medication management. Met with patients in a hybrid model of in person visits 2 days a week and by video visits from home 3 days a week.

-Performed 60 minute new patient intakes and 30 minute followup visits to diagnose and treat symptoms all AxisI disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance use disorders and eating disorders.

-Documented intake and follow up visits to reflect history of medication use, treatment modalities and ongoing progress in follow up visits. Differentiated between psychiatric symptoms caused by or exacerbated by medical problems or substance abuse.

-Developed a treatment plan with patients, including discussion of diagnosis, rationale for treatment with medication and therapy. Obtained informed consent for medications and provided education with use of medication and how and when to report change in symptoms or side effects..

-Referred to therapists in the network and in the community. Referred to higher levels of care in the outpatient setting as needed, including specialized treatment programs for substance use disorders and eating disorders. Referred patients at high risk for self harm to the ER for evaluation for inpatient psychiatric admission.

-Treated patients independently but consulted with supervising psychiatrist as needed for best patient care. Collaborated with the clinic's 2 psychiatrists and 2 therapists during weekly video treatment team meeting. Covered prescription requests and any emergent issues as needed when psychiatrists on vacation.

-Coordinated care with primary care physicians and other treatment providers about patients under our mutual care. Held family meetings when requested by patients or families and to obtain collateral information as needed.

West Pines Behavioral Health Hospital (October 2013 to February 2017)

Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist- Behavioral Health Consult Liaison

-Behavioral Health Consult liaison provider employed by West Pines to evaluate and make medication, treatment and disoposition recommendations on the consult service at Lutheran Medical Center for hospitalists treating patients on the medical floors.

-Evaluated patients with acute and chronic psychiatric illness, delirium, dementia with behavioral disturbances, substance use disorders and substance withdrawal states. Consulted with supervising supervising psychiatrist for prescribing hours to obtain prescriptive license. Facilitated psychiatric admissions ensuring medical clearance complete. Provided education and empathy for patients and families regarding diagnosis, medications, treatment options and symptom. Gave outpatient treatment referrals. Coordinated admission with inpatient psychiatrists and nursing staff with inpatient admissions. Obtained approval for psychiatric admissions with insurance companies.

Denver Health Medical Center (April 2003 to December 2011)

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

-Worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a treatment team with a psychiatrist and social worker on a high acuity inpatient unit. Rounded on caseload daily and collaborated on treatment plan and medications with attending psychiatrist. Arranged authorization for medications with insurance providers, held family meetings and arranged follow-up care.

Denver Health Medical Center PES (August 1999 to April 2003):

Psychiatric Emergency Service Unit: Psychiatric Evaluator, Charge Nurse, Observation Nurse and Mobile Crisis evaluations

-Performed rotating nursing roles in a specialized 6 bed Psychiatric Emergency Service unit dedicated to caring for patients in crisis. Performed psychiatric assessment of adults and at times adolescents and children brough in by police, EMS or walk-ins. Consulted on cases with attending psychiatrist after evaluation. Triaged patients for medical clearance or observation in the psychiatric ER as Charge Nurse, monitoring staff, patients in PES and medical ER and keeping flow of the unit. Performed direct nursing care as Observation Nurse. Facilitated admissions to inpatient psychiatric units including obtaining insurance authorization. Worked on the mobile crisis evaluation service, driving in private vehicle to evaluate patients in the community in response to mobile crisis calls.

Puget Sound Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Seattle (January 1998 to May 1999)

Staff Nurse & Coordinator- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Unit

-Assessment and care of clients with PTSD and a variety of other psychiatric diagnoses, including substance use disorders and comorbid medical disorders. Initial assessment of the patient, formulation of a treatment plan, disposition plan and coordination of care with outpatient providers. Led psychoeducational groups.

Private Practice-Seattle (July 1997 to January 1998)

Therapist- Self Employment

-Individual therapy for adult mental health and food and body image concerns.

El Rey -Seattle (Temporary position; March 1997 to July 1997)

Nursing Coordinator- 60 bed Residential Treatment Facility for chronically mentally ill patients

-Assessed the psychiatric status of chronically mentally ill residents. Collaborated with part-time psychiatrist. Coordinated care with community medical providers.

New Care Concepts-Seattle (June 1992 to September 1992; February 1994 to March

1997)

Staff Nurse- Home Health Care

-Provided physical assessment and direct care to infants with respiratory conditions and tracheostomies and infusion services to adult clients.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center-Seattle (September 1992 to February 1994)

“Clinical Nurse Specialist” (In-house title) - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

-Assessment and care of clients undergoing bone marrow transplant. Provided nursing care and administered chemotherapy. Performed psychosocial interventions.

Personal references are available upon request.

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