COURTNEY YANT
NeuroStim TMS
Tacoma,WA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Mental health professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality psychiatric care and treatment. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and dedication to patient well-being. Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments, ensuring effective care delivery.
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
3 Months- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Mentored junior staff in evidence-based practices and clinical skills development.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record management.
- Prescribe and implement IV ketamine based treatment plans based on individual patient needs and goals
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
3 Years 5 Months- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and develop treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate integrated care and improve patient outcomes.
- Prescribed appropriate psychotropic medications while monitoring effectiveness and managing side effects.
- Provided psychotherapy, utilizing evidence-based practices to address mental health disorders and promote recovery.
- Prescribed a variety of TMS protocols for patients
- Performed cortical mapping, motor threshold determination, and monitored patients throughout the course of TMS treatment
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
4 Years 1 Month- Evaluation, diagnosis, and creation of treatment plans for individuals suffering from a variety of mental illness and/or substance use disorders
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications to treat all major mental illnesses
- Facilitate group therapy in a DBT based modality
- Facilitate individual psychotherapy utilizing multiple therapy modalities suited to individual needs of patients
Co-CEO for Private Practice
2 Years- Evaluation, diagnosis, and creation of treatment plans for individuals in the community suffering from a variety of mental illnesses
- Facilitate individual psychotherapy utilizing multiple therapy modalities suited to individual needs of patients
- Create policies and procedures based on high level practice standards
Education
DNP - Doctorate of Nursing Practice
- DNP Project: Seeking Connection: Exploring Identity, Mental Illness and Help-Seeking Behaviors in College Freshmen
- Committee: Dr. Mary Moller, Dr. David Simpson, Dr. Joanna Royce-Davis
BSN - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Served as a student ambassador for the nursing program
Skills
Medication management
Psychiatric evaluation
Outpatient mental health services
Clinical documentation
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Psychopharmacology expertise
Affiliations
- Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses, 2019-Present
- International Nurses Society on Addictions, 2022-2023
- Neuroscience Education Institute, 2019-2025
Certification
- ARNP Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner-WA state Active
- RN Registered Nurse-WA State Active
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor- National Certification Expired
- Basic Life Support Active
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NW Ketamine Clinics
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NeuroStim TMS
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Co-CEO for Private Practice
Restore Mental Health
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northwest Integrated Health
01.2019 - 02.2023Read More
Washington State University
BSN from Bachelors of Science in Nursing
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Pacific Lutheran University
DNP from Doctorate of Nursing Practice
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2021
- Was certified and taught Mental Health First Aid workshop for employees in various positions at Northwest Integrated Health to develop skills in working with individuals suffering with mental health concerns.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Pacific Northwest University, Yakima, WA May 2019 to 2023
- Clinical Preceptor
- Served as clinical rotation preceptor for DO students completing their behavioral health clinical rotation.
- Worked with students specializing in a variety of medical subspecialties to explore and feel confident in how psychiatric cases should be managed within their specific medical track
- Precepted over 30 students over the course of three years
- Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA May 2020 to May 2022
- Served as clinical preceptor for PMHNP students throughout their academic program
- Modeled and reinforced high level PMHNP practice along with discussing rationale for treatment choices to assist students in developing clinical skills
- Served as clinical preceptor for four students over the course of two years, both for individual and group clinical rotations
PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES
- Workshop, “Motivational Interviewing” Northwest Integrated Health, 2021
- Workshop, “Northwest Integrated Health and Mental Health”, 2022
- Workshop, “Mental Health First Aid” Northwest Integrated Health, 2021.