Nurse Practitioner Health
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Samuel Battle, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
**** ******** ****** - **** *** ● Tampa, Florida 33604
Mobile ● 727-***-**** Email ● adwwj5@r.postjobfree.com
BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of multi-facility psychiatric and general nursing experience with a talent for building and sustaining trusting patient and staff relationships, assessing, and diagnosing medical conditions, managing patient care, and improving patient healthcare outcomes. Compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient-centered communicator and educator with expertise in collaborating with multi-disciplinary medical teams, developing/implementing patient-specific care plans, and delivering quality-focused medical care and patient education, referral, and advocacy services. Career-dedicated and versatile professional with an emphasis on quality, accountability, and patient service excellence.
CORE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
● In-Service Staff Training, Supervision, & Performance Management
● Patient & Family Education & Advocacy, Pediatric, Adult, & Geriatric Care, Medication Management
● Psychosocial & Physical Health Assessments, Patient Counseling, Diagnosis, Intervention, & Referrals
● HIPAA Compliance, Best Practices Implementation, Documentation Management
● Blood Draws, IV Infusions, Wound Care
● Meditech, Horizon EMR, Cerner, Practice Fusion, eClinical, Avatar, Escribe
● CPRS (VA System) GeriMed, CAQH ID, DEA Number
● MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
EDUCATION
WALDEN UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, Minnesota
● Master of Science in Mental Health Degree, 2021
SOUTH UNIVERSITY, Tampa, Florida
● Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, 2012
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Orlando, Florida
● Associate of Science Degree, 1991
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
● Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification, 2022
● American Association of Nurse Practitioners, State of Florida
● Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner License, States of Florida, and Colorado
● DEA Licensure, DEA X Number,and Buprenorphine Waiver
● Prescriptive Authority
● CPR/BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 1999 - Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THRIVE BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, Tampa, Florida, October 2022 - Present
(Independent contractor providing psychiatric mental health care services to trauma rehabilitation and adult care facilities.)
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
● Rotating through five Tampa-based and Melbourne facilities, conducting face-to-face patient consultations, assessing patient conditions, developing/executing patient care plans, and providing quality care for a diverse patient caseload ranging from 20 to 90 years of age.
● Managing/adjusting patient medications, monitoring laboratory results, coordinating multi-disciplinary team communications and patient mental health referrals, and facilitating positive patient outcomes.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
● Responding to Emergency Room requests, refilling patient medications, and conducting general and post-discharge tele-visit appointments.
● Treating patients with schizophrenia, anxiety, mood, sexual dysfunction, gender identity, and PTSD disorders, managing patient care plans, and providing patient-specific care.
COMMUNITY CARE CENTER, Tampa, Florida, October 2018 - October 2022
(Nursing home trauma rehabilitation and adult care facility.)
Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health Facilitator
● Supervised a 12-person Psychiatric Care Team, collaborated with primary medical providers, and developed/executed plans of care for dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain-injured residents.
● Conducted daily analysis of patient conditions, screened, and monitored labs, medications, and physical conditions, aligned/adjusted plans of care, and improved outcomes for patients with acute conditions.
● Provided education and advocacy for patient families, educated patients on hospice scenarios, and supported patients and families through end-of-life crises.
● Expanded patient care to include diet, exercise, anxiety control, and de-stressing techniques, a created positive patient impact, and assured Best Practices and HIPAA healthcare compliance.
SPECIALTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Tampa, Florida, October 2018 - October 2021
(Veterans and active trauma/rehabilitation facility.)
Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health Facilitator, MacDill Air Force Base
● Monitored the conditions and medications of 200 to 250 active psychiatric military patients, managed medication administration, addressed medication side effects, and developed/executed patient care plans.
● Provided one-on-one confidential patient counseling with military personnel of all ranks, addressed PTSD, gender identity, anger, anxiety, and depression issues, and improved patient coping and life management skills, and sense of well-being.
● Administered PHQ9 and GAD7 assessments, identified depression and anxiety levels, and aligned/managed appropriate treatment plans.
NORTH TAMPA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Tampa, Florida, 2014 - 2018
(Acute care rehabilitation facility.)
Assistant Director of Nursing, February 2016 - October 2018
● Managed three shifts on five 150-bed lockdown units, trained, mentored, and supervised two RNs, two LPNs, and three CNAs, communicated medical directives, and assured quality care delivery to 450 patients.
● Oversaw the patient admission and discharge process, monitored/maintained patient documentation, educated patients on facility procedures and protocols, and maintained Best Practices compliance.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Acute Psychiatric Unit, September 2014 - February 2015
● Provided quality care for Baker-Acted Lock-Down Unit patients, monitored medications, mediated/controlled patient behavior, mitigated self-harm, and assured patient and staff safety.
BON SECOURS MARIA MANOR, St. Petersburg, Florida, August 2015 - July 2016
(Assisted living and convalescent/rehabilitation facility.)
Registered Nurse, Acute/Sub-acute Rehab Unit
● Rotated through four local nursing home facilities, provided primary nursing care to 12 to 20 postoperative and medical patients, executed patient treatment plans, educated patients on disease states, hospital care, and post discharge process, and facilitated continuity of care.
MAXIM HEALTHCARE, Tampa, Florida, July 2014 - August 2015
Traveling Nurse
● Traveled Tampa and surrounding territory and provided full-spectrum nursing care services to chronically ill patients in hospital, convalescent, and home settings for an affiliated staffing service.
● Administered wound care, dressing changes, and medications, performed blood draws and IV infusions, and provided practical hands-on patient support in restricted environments.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAY PINES VA MEDICAL CENTER, Bay Pines, Florida, June 2012 - June 2014
(Veterans Medical care center.)
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Acute Psychiatric Unit
● Supervised LPNs and CNAs, scheduled and assigned patient caseloads, optimized workflow, and delivered individual patient care in a Lockdown Unit.
● Educated patients and families on psychiatric conditions and life management strategies and improved family and patient coping skills.
TRAVEL MED/CARE TEAM HOME CARE, Orlando, Florida, June 2012 - June 2014
(Affiliated staffing service.)
Traveling Nurse
● Provided care for chronically ill patients in the Orlando and Tampa areas in hospital, convalescent, and home care settings.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Tampa, Florida, January - December 2012
Licensed Practical Nurse, Advanced Intensive Care Units & and Critical Care Units
● Provided direct patient care for 10 pre/post-surgical patients.
CHILDREN'S FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE, Orlando, Florida, January 1999 - December 2012
(Long-term acute care nursing facility providing care to chronically ill children, adolescents, and young adults.)
Licensed Practical Nurse
● Provided care for chronically ill pediatric patients ranging from two to twenty-one years of age in a group home setting.
● Performed nursing assessments, treated rare and complex illnesses, and offered education and grief counseling to patients and families.
MILITARY HISTORY
UNITED STATES NAVY
● Honorable Discharge
Navy Nurse Corpsman
● Delivered interim care and pain management to wounded military personnel, performed minor tracheostomy surgeries, and set broken bones.
● Administered medications and stabilized and transported patients.
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