Cathy Hill Posey

Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental healthcare to diverse populations across all age groups. Proven ability in assessing patient needs, developing tailored treatment plans, and fostering therapeutic relationships. Seeking to contribute expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment that values holistic patient care and collaboration.

• Behavioral Health RN, Kilby Adult Correctional Institution, Montgomery, AL, 07/01/24, Present, Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues in an adult correctional setting., Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other health professionals to ensure quality patient care., Initiated crisis interventions when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress., Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated physicians with observations and concerns.
• RN Charge, Encompass Acute Rehabilitation Hospital, Assessed patients daily and developed care plans to promote positive patient outcomes., Coordinated admission, transfer, and discharge of patients by educating patients on post-discharge care., Promoted autonomy of patients through effective communication and safeguarding their trust for smooth functioning., Facilitated constant communication between patients, family, and healthcare professionals to keep all parties updated., Directed work functions of Certified Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Technicians to ensure optimal performance., Maintained adequate staffing for all shifts by calling inappropriate employees to fill in emergency vacancies., Awarded Nurse of the Year 2014.

• American Nurses Association, 08/01/12, Present, Montgomery, AL
• Association of Psychiatric Nurses

• Nurse Practitioner Intern, Dr. Blessing Onyekachi DNP, PMHNP-BC, Atlanta Behavioral Center, Addison, IL, 10/01/24, 10/31/24, Initiated mental health care for patients across the lifespan., Performed comprehensive mental health assessments identifying mental health problems and prescribing appropriate treatment under the supervision of psychiatrists and PMHNPs., Monitored psychotropic medications, ensuring adherence and managing side effects to optimize patient outcomes., Leveraged advanced pharmacotherapy techniques to address a range of mental illnesses like Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and more.
• Nurse Practitioner Intern, Melissa Gray MSN, PMHNP-BC, ReclaimU Healthcare Services LLC, Atlanta, GA, 07/01/24, 09/30/24, Provided comprehensive mental health care for 100-125 patients across the lifespan., Applied empathy, clarity, and non-verbal cues to enhance communication skills during 125 clinical hours, focusing on medication management, psychoeducation, and utilizing EMR software.
• Nurse Practitioner Intern, Dr. Lazedrick Logan DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, 1st Choice Psychiatry PLLC, Texas, TX, 05/01/24, 07/31/24, Gained hands-on experience managing the mental health needs of diverse patient cases across the lifespan., Utilized patient assessment techniques and diagnostic skills to enhance treatment efficacy and improve clinical decision-making over 125 clinical hours., Maintained detailed records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), encompassing progress notes, treatment plans, lab results, medication lists, and patient histories.
• Intern, Carrie Nelson, PhD, ACSW, LICSW, SAP, Haven Integrative Therapy Center LLC, 03/01/24, 05/31/24, Worked 125 clinical hours as an intern engaging in psychotherapy across the lifespan., Conducted psychotherapy individually and in group settings.
• Nurse Practitioner Intern, Micah Schuler MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, Premier Psychiatric and Sleep Medicine Associates, Montgomery, AL, 01/01/24, 03/31/24, Worked 125 clinical hours managing patients across the lifespan with varying mental health needs., Assessing, diagnosing, medication management of diverse patients with mental illnesses., Documented an average of 30 intakes weekly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including progress notes, treatment plans, and lab results., Documented patient concerns, observations, and interventions as appropriate in patient's EHR.

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN), AL Compact license, 12/31/25
• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 12/31/25