Agnes Parker

• Provided medication management and coordinated referrals to inpatient and outpatient treatment for stabilization and management of substance use disorders and PTSD.
• Reviewed and evaluated patients with mental health disorders.
• Conducted patient assessments at various clinic locations. in 3 states to provide medication management, assessments, diagnoses, evaluations and treatments for mental health disorders.
• Provided psychotherapy to veterans in need of counseling.
• Incorporated primary care services when patients needed in-house or community referrals for primary health care.
• Ensured continuity of care for patients by offering one-stop services to minimize unnecessary referrals and reduce risk of loss to follow-up.
• Evaluated medical conditions that may interfere with any mental disorder and vice versa.
• Evaluated labs and EKGs to evaluate the liver, thyroid, kidney functions or if the heart has been affected by prescribed psychotropic medications.
• Established rapport with patients to foster a supportive environment and enhance quality of care.

• Delivered mental health services across multiple locations, enhancing access for diverse patient populations.
• Delivered services in Arkansas and Washington states at VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.
• Provided mental health care to veterans with mental health disorders.

• Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments to veterans, utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Prescribed psychotropic medications in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment approach for patients.
• Monitored patient progress during follow-up visits and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
• Educated patients and families on medication usage, side effects, and self-care strategies to enhance management of mental and physical health conditions.
• Coordination of referrals to in-house or community resources such as therapists, social workers, substance abuse programs and for medical health care when appropriate.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patients' encounters.
• Delivered counseling services to individuals with mood disorders through cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to improve coping strategies.
• Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse populations including LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Assessed and managed medication side and/or adverse effects.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize treatment regimens, ensuring tailored care for individual patient needs.
• Stayed up-to-date with the latest research and developments in medical and psychiatric nursing through continuous professional development activities.

• Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to inpatient adults, adolescents and children utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients, incorporating medication management and therapy techniques.
• Prescribed psychotropic medications in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic treatment for patients.
• Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
• Delivered crisis intervention services to individuals in acute psychiatric distress or suicidal ideation, ensuring immediate support and safety.
• Provided counseling services to individuals struggling with mood disorders using cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques.
• Educated patients and families on medication usage, potential side effects, and self-care strategies to enhance mental health management.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex mental health needs.
• Assessed and managed medications' side and/or adverse effects, collaborating closely with physicians to optimize treatment regimens.
• Stayed up-to-date with the latest research and developments in psychiatric nursing through continuous professional development activities.

The Maternal/ Child master degree enabled me to provide normal to high risk care during and pregnancy, particularly. with pre-eclampsia, hypertension, diabetes and other complications of pregnancy. I have experience with in- and outpatient pediatrics and adolescence, providing primary and urgent healthcare to children ages 0 to 18 years.

Experience with all age groups to provide primary care as a Family nurse practitioner. Worked with a nurse scientist at St. Jude Hosptial to initiate and complete research studies related to the care of patients.