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Anita Cochran

Evans,Ga

Summary

Compassionate, results-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of diverse hands-on experience across Alzheimer’s/dementia care, psychiatric conditions, Medical Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury/polytrauma case management, long-term care, medical and surgical, and family health. AANPCB board certified, dedicated to patient-centered care with a focus on patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and collaboration. Seeking to join your facility to enhance access to care, patient outcomes, and skills. Skilled in effective communication, management, discharge planning, providing excellent crisis management, and strong triage skills in mental health, along with acute and chronic TBI presentations.

Mental health professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality psychiatric care and treatment. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and dedication to patient well-being. Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments, ensuring effective care delivery.

Knowledgeable Mental Health - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with solid foundation in psychiatric care and mental health treatment. Proven history of delivering compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to diverse patient populations. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and individualized care planning.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in psychiatric care and mental health treatment. Proven history of delivering compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to diverse patient populations. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and individualized care planning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National VHA Polytrauma Case Managers-POC
03.2015 - Current
  • Collaborates with 6 facilities within VISN 7 to improve access, maintain metrics, and educate on processes

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
  • Company Overview: VA Hospital-Traumatic Brain Injury, Medical Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Medical/Surgical
  • Case manage traumatic Brain Injury patients by coordination of care, referrals, and connecting to community resources
  • Assist with evaluation of patients and development of plans of care
  • Provide patient education on symptom management
  • Patient daily assessments and documentation toward positive patient outcomes
  • Coordinated admission, transfer, and discharge of patients established by educating patients on post-discharge care on Medical Rehab
  • Promoted autonomy of patients through effective communication and safeguarding their trust for functioning-Post -op
  • Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated
  • Directed work functions of Certified Nurse Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Patient Care Technicians to ensure optimal performance

Member of National Nurses United
08.2007 - Current
  • Attends Monthly meetings and conferences to advocate for nursing and to promote the professional nurse

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Lori Thornton Lewis, APRN, MBA, PMHNP-BC

Manifesting Minds, LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provided holistic care, determined diagnosis, and assisted in prescribing appropriate treatment to multiple patients
  • Ensured accurate completion of patients' charts and forwarded charts to other medical staff as required
  • Obtain patient history, obtains psychosocial history, progress note completion, therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Documented patient encounters via electronic health record system and reported directly to Senior Practice Manager
  • Patient and family education about plan of care, medication management, safety, and modification of behavior toward positive patient outcomes.
  • Assist in assessment of psychiatric evaluations-across the life-span, confirmation of patient diagnosis-with the use of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - PMHNP Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
10-2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

University of South Carolina-Aiken
Aiken, SC
08-2012

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment expertise
  • PTSD symptom management support
  • Assist patients in managing mental health and head injury symptoms
  • Patient transition planning for rehabilitation
  • Continuity of care practices
  • Expertise in functional assessments
  • Implementation of patient care plans
  • Adept at coordinating care within multidisciplinary teams
  • Review of National Metrics/Performance Improvement with facilities/VISNs
  • Facilitates Support Groups (Virtual/Face-to-Face)
  • Family support and planning
  • Telehealth services
  • Quality enhancement strategies
  • Prescription coordination
  • Clinical documentation

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop case management spreadsheets.

Affiliations

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Georgia Nurses Association (GNA)

Certification

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health – AANPCB Certification -Exp. 2027
  • American Nurses' Association | American Academy of Nurse Practitioners | Exp. June 2025
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Jan. 2026
  • Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | Exp. 2026

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Lori Thornton Lewis, APRN, MBA, PMHNP-BC

Manifesting Minds, LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024

National VHA Polytrauma Case Managers-POC
03.2015 - Current

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
08.2007 - Current

Member of National Nurses United
08.2007 - Current

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - PMHNP Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

University of South Carolina-Aiken

Section name

  • Center for Care and Counseling
  • Assess psychiatric patient needs for psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and referral for medication management across the life-span. Provided psychotherapy sessions for clients with mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders.

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