Candace Dixon
Wichita,KS
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduate of University of Missouri Kansas City in December 2021. Compassionate health care provider with comprehensive education and experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for a diverse challenging population. Skilled at patient interviews and medication decision making. Driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as a patient advocate to achieve best possible outcome.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kansas Mental Health Medicine
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Evaluated for the potential use of ketamine/esketamine/TMS for treatment resistant depression.
- Assisted in administration of ketamine/esketamine and patient monitoring per Spravato REMS.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Central Mental Health Counseling Center
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to identify specific mental health needs, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness for patients in community mental health.
- Advocated for patient rights and autonomy in treatment decisions, ensuring ethical standards were upheld in all aspects of psychiatric care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in psychiatric care, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Wesley Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Ascension St. Joseph
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided direct patient care to psychiatric patients with acute medical needs.
- Assessed suicide risk and provided safety for patients with mental health needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed CIWA protocol to treat patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal.
Education
Master of Science Nursing - PMHNP
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2013
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Individualized treatment planning
- Patient health education
- Medication management
- Outpatient mental health services
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kansas Mental Health Medicine
01.2022 - 10.2025
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Central Mental Health Counseling Center
01.2022 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, ICU
Wesley Medical Center
04.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Ascension St. Joseph
08.2016 - 03.2018
Master of Science Nursing - PMHNP
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Wichita State University
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