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Nurse Practitioner

Location:
Queens, NY
Posted:
January 28, 2023

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Resume:

Tamisha G. Kelly, RN, PMHNP

Brooklyn, NY 917-***-**** *************@*****.***

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience working with complex patient populations of varied ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Leader and trainer who empowers newer team members to succeed. Collaborates with care teams to provide an unmatched quality of service to patients and their families. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Training & Mentoring

Patient Education

Diagnosis & Treatment

Crisis De-Escalation

Children 4-18, Adults

Geriatric/Elder Care

Anxiety & Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Drug-Induced Psychosis

ADHD

SSRI Medications

Schizophrenia

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experienced working with diverse populations with a wide range of mental health needs.

• Management experience for up to 20 nurses in prior role as a Charge Nurse.

• Trained and mentored 50+ across career and gave numerous speaking presentations.

• Consistently rated as top performer in annual reviews.

• Continuously self-educates and maintains 7+ certifications.

• Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing since 2011. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Psychiatric Mental Health N.P. Lavender Psychology Brooklyn, NY 1/2022 – Present

• Support ~15 patients daily with medication management and therapy treatment.

• Diagnose patients according to the DSM- V by evaluating symptoms, assessment tests, and medical history.

• Listen attentively to patient needs while providing empathetic communication and care.

• Create treatment plans and interventions. Advocate for patients and prescribe medications as necessary.

• Partner with other members of the care team to provide an outstanding patient experience. Psychiatric Charge R.N. Brookdale University Medical Center Brooklyn, NY 1/2013 – Present

• Acts as evening shift charge nurse on 32-bed psychiatric inpatient unit for sub-acute psychiatric patients.

• Establishes priorities and directs nursing care based on individual staff strengths and expertise.

• Trains new nurses in technique, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Administers medication as ordered by physician, maintaining accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.

• Planned and taught groups on medication education, health education, and relapse prevention. Psychiatric R.N., East Brooklyn ACT Institution of Community Living Brooklyn, NY 3/2014 – 3/2018

• Conducted psychiatric and physical health assessments and referred to community-based medical care.

• Administered medication in conjunction with the Psychiatrist. Managed medication room.

• Provided health management education to patients. Reviewed treatment plans and medication history.

• Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

• Provided training to program staff on disease, treatment options, and new advances in disease management. Tamisha G. Kelly, p. 2

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Student PMH-NP The Child Center of NY Brooklyn, NY 1/2021 – 5/2021

• Provided outpatient psychiatric care to up to 12 patients daily, ranging from 4 – 23 years old.

• Diagnosed and treated range of mental health disorders. Counseled individuals and families. Student PMH-NP Brookdale University Hospital Medical, CPEP Brooklyn, NY 9/2020 – 12/2020

• Conducted psychiatric assessments, administered psychopharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, and managed level of care. Provided psychiatric consultations to Medical ED as needed.

• Worked with families, care providers, and obtained collateral history for proper assessments and discharge.

• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, and counselors in screening, interventions, referrals to treatment and general discharge planning.

Student PMH-NP Dr. Louis R. Belzie, MD Brooklyn, NY 9/2020 – 12/2020

• Conducted therapy, medication assessment, and crisis response to new and existing patients.

• Documented service plans, progress notes, and other required information within compliance standards.

• Monitored therapeutic levels of prescribed psychotropic medications. Student PMH-NP Mount Sinai South Nassau Oceanside, NY 1/2020 – 3/2020 & 9/2019 – 12/2019

• Provided inpatient psychiatric care to up to 15 patients daily with various mental health conditions.

• Educated patients on diagnosis, symptom management, relapse prevention, and community resources.

• Provided psychiatric consultations to Medical ED as needed. EDUCATION

M.S. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner SUNY Stony Brook 2021 B.S. Nursing Molloy College 2011

B.S. Exercise Science Old Dominion University 1999 LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New York State License # 403636 Registered Nurse in New York State License # 655257 ANCC Board Certification 2021

Basic Life Support 2021 - 2023

Advance Cardiovascular Life Support 2021 - 2023

IV Certification 2017

DEA License expires 2024



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