Corryn Christy
Powell,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. Skilled in medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, with experience across a variety of care settings. Prioritizes patient education and health promotion. Commitment to collaborative care and quality improvement. Known for strong communication, empathy, and clinical judgment. Adaptable, flexible, and driven by a passion for helping patients improve their mental health and quality of life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New Concepts
01.2022 - Current
- Services provided via Telehealth
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management services for adults and children in the community mental health and IOP settings
- Prescribe and manage buprenorphine treatment for patients with opioid addiction
- Implement interdisciplinary care approach, collaborating with nursing, case management, counseling, peer support, and school staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Provide teaching/education to patients, families, and clinical staff on psychiatric concepts, disorders, and treatment options
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
A Child and Family Psychiatry
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Services provided in-office and via Telehealth
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provided medication management services for cash-pay and private insurance adults and children
- Implement collaborative approach to care through frequent coordination with therapist, school staff, and outside providers where indicated
- Ordered and reviewed necessary lab work and genetic testing
- Educated patients on psychiatric conditions, treatments, and concepts of overall wellness and self-care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Provectus LTC
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Traveled to ECFs around the state of Ohio providing bi-monthly/monthly on-site visits and on-call services
- Provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management services for geriatric and SPMI patients
- Regular communication with primary care, nursing, and support staff to ensure continuity of care and improve patient outcomes
- Provide education and support to patients and their families
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MidOhio Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided services at both the Zanesville and Coshocton offices
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide medication management services for adults and children in a rural community mental health setting
- Coordinate and integrate multidisciplinary services such as nursing, case management, and counseling
- Educated patients on psychiatric conditions, treatments, and concepts of overall wellness and self-care
- Order and review necessary diagnostic tests
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Psychiatric Associates
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Traveled to ECFs around the state of Ohio providing bi-monthly/monthly on-site visits and on-call services
- Provided psychiatric evaluation and medication management services for geriatric and SPMI patients
- Regular communication with primary care, nursing, and support staff to ensure continuity of care and improve patient outcomes
- Provide education and support to patients and their families
Staff Nurse, Psychiatric Emergency Services
OSU Wexner Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Perform triage and initial assessment of patients in psychiatric crisis
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
- Monitor both medical and psychiatric status including withdrawal complications, possible medication side effects and emerging symptoms of mental illness
- Identify need for further medical attention and report to appropriate provider
- Consult with interdisciplinary team in developing appropriate treatment plans
- Assist in coordination and implementation of discharge planning and/or admission to inpatient unit
- Provide education and support to patients and families
Patient Care Associate, Nursing Float Pool
OSU Wexner Medical Center
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Obtain and record vital signs
- Perform blood glucose checks and 12 lead EKGs
- Perform venipuncture for blood specimen
- Safely transport patients and equipment
- Complete required documentation to department quality standards and within established timeframe
- Stock patient care supplies per unit standards
- Offer companionship and support
Operations Team Member
Access Ohio, LLC
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Established private insurance contracts and performed all physician credentialing
- Interviewed and hired all new case managers
- Developed and implemented training curriculum for new case managers
- Perform audits of case manager charting to maintain compliance with ODMH and TJC standards
- Provide regular supervision and case consultation to case management personnel to ensure all consumers are served appropriately
- Design and maintain all organizational branding including logo, brochures, and business cards
Case Manager
Access Ohio, LLC
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Conducted functional needs assessment with mental health clients
- Developed individualized service plans for clients which included treatment goals, objectives, and interventions
- Served as a liaison between client and interdisciplinary treatment team
- Provided advocacy and linkage to necessary outside services and resources
- Provided crisis intervention as necessary
- Assisted in financial planning and budgeting to ensure clients were able to meet their financial needs
- Assisted clients in obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Medicaid and/or Medicare, SSDI, SNAP, etc.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Graduate Entry
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05.2018
Bachelor of Science - E-Marketing Specialization | Digital Communication
Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio12.2008
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Epsilon Chapter
Certification
- Board Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 2018019637 [ACTIVE]
- Certified Nurse Practitioner Ohio Board of Nursing APRN.CNP.023223 [ACTIVE]
- Registered Nurse (RN) Ohio Board of Nursing RN.434612 [ACTIVE]
- DEA Certificate Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) MC-XXXX94 [ACTIVE]
- X-Waiver Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) XC-XXXX94 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Buprenorphine [ACTIVE]
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
New Concepts
01.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
A Child and Family Psychiatry
10.2020 - 09.2022
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Provectus LTC
04.2020 - 06.2021
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MidOhio Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 04.2020
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Psychiatric Associates
08.2018 - 08.2019
Staff Nurse, Psychiatric Emergency Services
OSU Wexner Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2018
Patient Care Associate, Nursing Float Pool
OSU Wexner Medical Center
11.2015 - 02.2017
Operations Team Member
Access Ohio, LLC
03.2012 - 09.2015
Case Manager
Access Ohio, LLC
04.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - E-Marketing Specialization | Digital Communication
Franklin University
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Graduate Entry
The Ohio State University
Presentations
Nursing Self-Care: Current Evidence and Implementation Strategies for Improving Patient Outcomes and Nurse Well-Being
Poster session presented at the Sigma Theta Tau, 28th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland.