Christopher Lehman
Cincinnati
Summary
Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Talbert House
01.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including diagnostic assessments.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources when appropriate.
- Educated families about the nature of mental illness and available treatment options.
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2023
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team, caring for a diverse population of psychiatric patients in the acute care setting.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing education, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring professional development.
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Mass General Brigham, Faulkner Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Cared for patients diagnosed with COVID-19, in the acute adult psychiatric population.
Adjunct Clinical Professor - Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Rotation
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught, clinically supervised, and evaluated students in the acute psychiatric care setting.
- Regularly communicated with lead faculty in order to facilitate student success while working to ensure a positive and favorable learning environment.
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Kaiser Permanente
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Sibley Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH12-2009
PMHNP-BC - Psychiatry
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY01.2022
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family education
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse. License: Ohio Nursing Board. RN.358782. Expiration 2027-10-31
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Practitioner. License: Ohio Nursing Board. APRN.CNP.0032970. Expires 2027-10-31
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
Talbert House
01.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Mass General Brigham, Faulkner Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Adjunct Clinical Professor - Psychiatric Nursing Clinical Rotation
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
08.2014 - 05.2015
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
09.2013 - 12.2013
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Kaiser Permanente
06.2013 - 08.2013
Travel Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatry
Sibley Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2013
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2023
PMHNP-BC - Psychiatry
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Cedarville University