Chad Cottrell MSN PMHNP-BC
1720 Murray Clark Rd. Danville, IL,U.S.
Summary
Team-oriented and board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. Committed to helping individuals overcome personal obstacles and dedicated to providing exceptional care to those in need.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Gateway Family Services of Illiois
09.2024 - Current
- As a PMHNP-BC at Gateway Family Services of Illinois , I assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health disorders in an outpatient setting, providing comprehensive care through psychotherapy, medication management, and patient education, often collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for their clients.
- In this role I helped the organization start a new service line. I established an outpatient clinic with medication management services. I was responsible for organizing, ordering and maintaining supplies. I was responsible for setting up and building relationships with local laboratory services, genomic organizations, radiology organizations, and helping design the flow of the clinic. I took part in public outreach and advertising, as well as running the day to day services that an office nurse wold manage as well.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Full time 40 hours weekly
PMHNP-BC
Pavillion
11.2023 - Current
- My day to day activity included managing a daily caseload of 15 to 20 acute psychiatric patients. it was my responsibility to assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with acute mental health conditions in a hospital setting, providing comprehensive care including medication management, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and medical emergencies to restore health, safety and security of patients and staff.
- I took day call every other week for a hospital of roughly 90 acute psychiatric patients.
- I took night call one day a week and rotated weekends for a hospital of roughly 90 acute psychiatric patients
- I am currently responsible for a 38 bed DCFS inpatient residential for children with chronic and acute psychiatric disorders. In this setting I assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with acute mental health conditions in a hospital setting, providing comprehensive care including medication management, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
- I maintain documentation for their health records as well as their documentation for the school systems in the local school district
- From 11/23 to 8/24: full time, 40 hours weekly
- From 8/24 to Current: part time, 8 hours weekly
Palliative Care Nurse
V.A. Illiana
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans
- Evaluated patients for Dementia and Hospice services
- Operated and managed two specialty clinics
- One for Geriatrics/Dementia, and the other for Palliative/ Hospice Care
- Monitored patients prescribed medications/ assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects
- Conduct physical and mental health evaluations as part of outpatient assessment
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders in the outpatient setting
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Provided facility-wide education on end of life care
- Provided facility wide education on life sustaining treatment goals
- Full time 40 hours weekly
Telehealth Nurse
V.A. Illiana
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Primary Role was management of insulin with diabetic patients via medtronic equipment with an average case load of 25-35 patients
- Initiated insulin titration protocols daily with patient and reported unusual findings to their primary care provider
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Full time, 40 hours weekly
Geriatric Clinical Coordinator
V.A. Illiana
01.2007 - 12.2016
- Worked with private and public sector partners to plan and schedule admissions to our 90 bed CNH facility
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy
- Performed daily chart reviews and decided stability of incoming referrals and appropriate placement in our CNH
- Performed document filing, bookkeeping, and faxing for the admissions office
- Worked closely with Utilization Review to ensure the admissions were coming and being discharged in the needed time frame for the best outcomes for the Veteran and facility.
- Full time, 40 hours weekly
Med-Surg RN
V.A. Illiana
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Registered Nurse on a busy medical surgical unit
- Managed and maintained patients post operatively
- Administered quality care
- Administered medications as ordered
- Administered dressing changes as ordered
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well coordinated treatment approaches
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Full time, 40 hours weekly
L.P.N.
V.A. Illiana
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Administered quality care
- Administered medications as ordered
- Administered dressing changes as ordered
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
- Full time, 40 hours weekly
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S. Washington St. Marion, IN 4695306.2023
BSN - General Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 S. Washington St. Marion, IN 4695306.2007
ADN - General Nursing
Danville Area Community College
2000 E. Main Street, Danville, Il 6183206.2004
Skills
- Accurately evaluating patients' mental health symptoms, conducting thorough psychiatric assessments, and making appropriate diagnoses of mental health disorders
- Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, including educating patients about potential side effects and medication interactions
- Collaborating with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that address their specific needs and goals
- Effectively managing acute psychiatric crises and providing immediate support to patients in distress
- Establishing rapport with patients, actively listening, using clear and empathetic communication to build trust and facilitate therapeutic relationships
- Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and adapting care approaches accordingly
- Applying ethical principles to clinical practice, navigating complex situations, and respecting patient autonomy
- Certified to see patients across the lifespan
- Inpatient and outpatient caregiver
- CPR/BLS certified
- Management of patients with chronic disease
Accomplishments
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner September 2023
American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification NUmber 20230879
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse November 2023
Illinois Department of Professional Regulations License Number: 209.028717
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 09/01/23
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2023087928
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 11/01/23
- Illinois Department of Professional Regulations, 209.028717
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 06/01/23
Personal Information
Title: PMHNP-BC
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Gateway Family Services of Illiois
09.2024 - Current
PMHNP-BC
Pavillion
11.2023 - Current
Palliative Care Nurse
V.A. Illiana
12.2018 - 11.2023
Telehealth Nurse
V.A. Illiana
10.2016 - 12.2018
Geriatric Clinical Coordinator
V.A. Illiana
01.2007 - 12.2016
Med-Surg RN
V.A. Illiana
06.2004 - 01.2007
L.P.N.
V.A. Illiana
06.2003 - 06.2004
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
BSN - General Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
ADN - General Nursing
Danville Area Community College
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