Corlista Burgess-Humpherys
Hampton,VA
Summary
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife. Licensed as a registered nurse since 2008. Began working as a Certified Nurse Midwife in 2012 and loved working with mothers, babies, and their families. Recognized an extensive need for increased access to mental health care and in 2020 began journey to become a mental health provider. Aim to combine years of nursing experience and provide compassionate and individualized care. Look forward to supporting clients in having the best tools and resources needed to heal and live their best life.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside Mental Health And Recovery Center
12.2022 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
PMHNP Student
Community Services Board
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed over 500 clinical hours and 500 patient interactions.
- Advanced knowledge and skill to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and psychiatric afflictions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines..
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Colonial Obstetrics And Gynecology
11.2016 - 08.2022
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
Certified Nurse Midwife
United States Air Force
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided full scope midwifery care, managing clinics, labor and delivery, and triage.
- Collaborated with team of OBGYN's, WHNP's, and CNM's to care for military families at Landstuhl and Langley AFB.
- Managed prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Led group prenatal care and supervised non stress test clinics.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital And American Traveler
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Care at Pediatric Services of America, Brockton, MA 11/2009 to 09/2010.
- Travel Registered Nurse, NICU at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 04/2010 to 09/2010.
- Travel Registered Nurse, NICU at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Brighton, MA 10/2009 to 03/2010.
- Volunteer Nurse, various clinics and schools in East Africa 04/2009 to 07/2009.
- Registered Nurse, NICU & Pediatrics at Bronson Methodist Hospital 01/2008 to 03/2009.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Georgetown University
Washington, DCBachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, INBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Dually certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
- Implementing evidenced-based psychiatric practices to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and psychiatric disorders to include medication management
- Advanced training and knowledge in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and medical software
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Elementary Proficiency in French, Portuguese, and Spanish - able to greet and have basic conversation
Certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified - (09/2023 - Present)
Certified Nurse Midwife - (02/2012 - Present)
#0024170057
NPI #1982945069
Registered Nurse License - (2008 - present)
#0001227264
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Riverside Mental Health And Recovery Center
12.2022 - Current
PMHNP Student
Community Services Board
08.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nurse Midwife
Colonial Obstetrics And Gynecology
11.2016 - 08.2022
Certified Nurse Midwife
United States Air Force
02.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital And American Traveler
01.2008 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified - (09/2023 - Present)
Certified Nurse Midwife - (02/2012 - Present)
#0024170057
NPI #1982945069
Registered Nurse License - (2008 - present)
#0001227264
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