CARL WITHERSPOON
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dedicated experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a focus on delivering evidence-based, high-quality care to patients of all ages. Skilled in maintaining open lines of communication with patients and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment plans. Possessing over 14 years of nursing and supervisory experience. Provided compassionate care in diverse settings including emergency and inpatient psychiatric units, substance abuse programs, and have contributed to the education of new nurses. Additionally, fluency in Spanish enables effective communication with a broader patient population.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP
10.2020 - Current
- Managed 600+ patients in MAT setting alongside medical director and interdisciplinary team
- Diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment in MAT setting
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Provide clinical education to counselors and nursing staff
- Perform initial evaluation and treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Supervisor
JFK ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT CENTER
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Monitor treatment in 74-bed detox setting
- Conduct chart audits and assist with patient intake
- Supervise team of medical support personnel
- Audit medication administration of MAT patients.
RN- Psychiatric Inpatient
MISSION HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversea the care for patients in an 18-bed adult and geriatric psychiatric inpatient unit
- Provide direct patient care, act as charge nurse, and serve as clinical resource
- Preceptor for new hires.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN- Residency Coordinator/supervisor
MISSION HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Research and analyze program goal and ways to improve retention and staff competency
- Assist in hiring, training, and reviewing performance of staff
- Refine and maintain residency program to meet educational support needs
- Oversees implementation of the graduate Nurse Residency Program curriculum
- Coordinate and teach classes, specialized courses, and group sessions
- Decreased first-year turnover from 15% to 6%.
RN- Emergency Department- Supervisor
MISSION HOSPITAL
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Provide leadership and coordinate clinical care
- Educate new nurses in the emergency department and be a clinical resource to staff
- Oversee nurses and techs to maintain workflow and continuity of care
- Develop progressive knowledge of techniques and procedures with staff
- Assess and address documentation inadequacies
- Promote department efficiency by anticipating needs of unit and communicating with units to bed patients.
RN- Emergency Department (Psychiatric unit)
MISSION HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Primary nurse for emergency psychiatric unit on weekends (child to geriatric)
- Precept new hires to psychiatric unit
- Conduct psychiatric assessments.
RN- Emergency Department
MISSION HOSPITAL
05.2010 - 10.2013
- Manage care for patients with wide variety of diagnoses and life-threatening situations
- Rotate throughout Triage, Psychiatric, and critical care sections of ED
- Serve as preceptor for new nurses to the emergency department.
RN- Medical Surgical Department
Tuomey Regional Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Perform initial assessments and implement care plan for all patients
- Provide direct patient care along with recording medical history and observing interventions to expedite proper healing and recovery post-surgery
- Educate patient and caregivers of diagnosis and care upon discharge
- Serve as charge nurse and implement daily assignments based on staffing
- Help identify areas for improvement in procedures, treatment, and efficient patient care.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas05.2020
RN To MSN -
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH01.2014
Associate of Applied Science (RN degree) -
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SUMTER, SC01.2009
Skills
- SC APRN License #24148
- Pediatric Practicum -160 hrs
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- PMHNP-BC (licensed in SC)
- Adult Practicum (21-64 yrs) – 160 hrs
- BLS Certified
- PMHN certification
- Geriatric Practicum (>65 yrs) – 160 hrs
- Adult & Geri Tele-psychiatry – 60 hrs
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Addiction Treatment
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) SC - #24148
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -Board Certification #2019081060
- DEA LICENSE
Organizations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) since 2018
Presentation
Trauma Informed Care, B. Fore, C. Witherspoon, Regional Trauma Symposium, Asheville, NC, 2017
Personal Information
Title: MSN ED., PMHNP, RN-BC PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP
10.2020 - Current
RN- Psychiatric Inpatient
MISSION HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 01.2019
Nurse Supervisor
JFK ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT CENTER
02.2018 - 10.2020
RN- Residency Coordinator/supervisor
MISSION HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 08.2018
RN- Emergency Department- Supervisor
MISSION HOSPITAL
06.2015 - 03.2016
RN- Emergency Department (Psychiatric unit)
MISSION HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 06.2015
RN- Emergency Department
MISSION HOSPITAL
05.2010 - 10.2013
RN- Medical Surgical Department
Tuomey Regional Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2010
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Washburn University
RN To MSN -
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science (RN degree) -
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) SC - #24148
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -Board Certification #2019081060
- DEA LICENSE
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