Nurse Practitioner Mental Health, Family practice nurse practitioner
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CAREER SUMMARY:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Autonomous License to Practice, State of Virginia
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Multi-State NP licensure; North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia
Active Federal DEA License State of Virginia
DEA X-Waiver Training
19+ years providing direct & indirect family patient care; notably serving active duty military members commonly diagnosed with combat-induced, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, mental illness, addiction, and/or chronic pain
Clinical assignments included Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine and Deployment Health, COVID testing, patient and family support
5+ years supervisory and program management experience
Highly capable professional demonstrating effective communication, and decision-making skills
EDUCATION:
Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health NP Certification, Northern Kentucky University, Graduated 2023
Masters of Science of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, George Mason University, Graduated 2001
Bachelors of Science of Nursing, George Mason University, Graduated 1998
Associate’s Degree of Nursing, Germanna Community College, Graduated 1996
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Done First, an ADHD online treatment platform, DBA as https://www.donefirst.com Oct 2024 - Present
ADHD Clinical Provider
As a board certified PMHNP, my role is to provide professional mental health assessments which utilize multiple evidence-based clinical assessment tools to diagnose and treat adults over the age of 18 struggling with ADHD along with its common comorbid psychiatric illnesses;
This role is designed to offer patient-centric care which may include complex patient management, pharmacologic interventions, medication management, psychoeducation and resource referrals to patients struggling with adult ADHD illness.
TSGLI Medical Team, L.L.C. Dec 2018 – Present
CEO, FOUNDER, Clinical Care Advocate, Military Insurance Traumatic Insurance Claim Advisor
Designed medical consultative services to assist grievously injured active duty military members submit Traumatic Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) insurance claims in an expeditious and complete manner;
Implemented systematic process improvements with dedicated mid-level clinical advocate in order to foster collaborative discussions across multiple health care agencies to enhance submission of successful TSGLI claims;
Implementation of process improvements have proven beneficial for injured, vulnerable population. Benefits paid in 2018 exceeded 2.5 million, noting a 95% claim approval rate as compared to 36% annual approval rate for FY 2017.
Matrix Medical Network Aug 2019 – May 2021
Clinical Provider, Nurse Practitioner
Participated in mass COVID testing to provide surveillance data to retail corporate customer to increase production of essential food products during national crisis;
Participated in COVID surveillance efforts to reduce staff absenteeism;
Conducted in-home clinical assessments to patients in their homes;
Participated in quality improvement activities to enhance individualized health care assessments with Matrix Medical Network policy protocols;
Completed summary and care management referral forms, identifying unmet needs and gaps-in-care, initiating appropriate referral to health plans and outreach to PCP contacts;
Participated in an Employee Health and Wellness setting to provide clinical assessments of employees at designated client settings.
Wounded Warrior Regiment, United States Marine Corps Oct 2013 – Dec 2018**
Contractor Traumatic Brain Injury Program Advisor to Military Command
Clinical Care Advocate/Apogee Solutions, Inc.
Provided supervision and guidance for 10 on-site and remote employees;
Developed contract process improvements and patient care models to ensure systematic care coordination to wounded, ill and injured Marines and Veterans;
Developed Quality Assurance Program for complex case reviews;
Instrumental in developing Morbidity Tracker for data collection and program analytics;
Designed Quality Assurance Peer Review Process for clinical staff ;
Designed collaborative partnership with tenant organizations in order to increase efficiency and reliability of patient VA benefits determination;
Ensured comprehensive, collaborative team effort for optimum patient recovery;
Provided individual and family counseling regarding combat issues;
Designed a variety of on-line clinical training modules to support new hires;
Provided dedicated medical advocacy to seriously injured Marines in order to receive VA insurance benefits exceeding 1.5 million dollars;
Facilitated a variety of educational briefs to military treatment facilities and active duty Commands regarding traumatic brain injury.
** Broken service with this organization. Ten years total with WWR: Apogee Solutions, Inc.
Wounded Warrior Regiment, United States Marine Corps Dec 2008 – Apr 2013**
Contractor Traumatic Brain Injury Program Advisor to USMC Military Command
Clinical Care Advocate, Apogee Solutions, Inc.
On-site program manager
Provided supervision and guidance for 10 on-site and remote employees
Developed program SOP to ensured injured Marines receive expedited access to care
Ensured comprehensive, collaborative team effort for optimum recovery
Provided individual and family counseling regarding combat issues
Facilitated educational briefs to military treatment facilities and active duty Commands regarding traumatic brain injury
** Broken service with this organization. Ten years total with WWR: Apogee Solutions, Inc.
Capital Caring Hospice Jul 2013 – Sept 2013
Telecaring Nurse Practitioner
Provided comprehensive, compassionate care to patients and families;
Provided telephone consultations to Tri-State Hospice patients and families;
Provided comprehensive end-of-life symptom management;
Served as consultative support to enhance development of Telecaring Department;
Provided staff education to increase Telecaring efficiency and awareness.
Naval Health Clinic Quantico, Family Practice, Deployment Health June 2005 – Dec 2008
Family Nurse Practitioner
Provided acute and chronic medical care to active duty service members and their families, with focus on heart disease, diabetes, COPD, women’s health, ADHD, depression, anxiety, smoking cessation;
Provided mental health assessments for active duty Marines diagnosed with combat stress and PTSD;
Provided pharmacologic management for combat related disorders;
Provided neurological screenings and assessments for post-concussive disorder/mild TBI;
Provided instruction, clinical consultation and training to Active Duty Commands.
Medic One Urgent Care Clinic, Fredericksburg Oct 2001 – June 2005
Family Nurse Practitioner
Provided acute, routine and chronic health care to walk-in population;
Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless delivery-of-care;
Conducted patient-centered, strength-based education to promote optimum wellness;
Provided staff education to increase efficiency and awareness.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Nursing Aug 2004 – May 2005
Clinical Instructor
Instructed FNP student in the principles and application of physical, biological and psychological subjects related to nursing;
Cooperated with medical and nursing personnel in evaluating student’s clinical experience in order to improve teaching and nursing practices;
Utilized evidence-based practices as applicable in the clinical setting.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Psychological Mental Health NP Certification Program completed, AANPB
Family Practice Board Certification – ANCC
ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification (underway)
Military Health Care; Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health
Traumatic Brain Injury; Strategies for Excellence in TBI Assessment & Treatment
Project C.A.R.E. Training Summit, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Addressing Suicidal Behavior in the U.S. Military; Strategies for Assessment, Crisis Intervention
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
DEA X-Waiver Training completed, 10/2022
ADHD Clinical Services Provider, 12/2023
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, Attachment Trauma, 12/2023
Postpartum Support International Psychopharmacology, 12/2022
Postpartum Support International Mood and Anxiety Disorders, 12/2022
Birth Doula Certification, State of Virginia, 12/ 2021
Completed 16 hrs of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), 2020
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Based, 2015
Suicide Prevention and Clinical Management, 2015
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, 2012
Pharmacologic treatment of depression and anxiety in adult population; 2012
DoD Sponsored, mild Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Practice Guidelines, 2011
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center TBI Basics, 2008
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center Concussion/mild TBI Management, 2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, AANP
Virginia Nurses Association
North Carolina Nurses Association
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