CYNTHIA HOLLIS-KEENE

• Provide health/behavioral health assessment (including differential diagnoses, prognosis), treatment recommendations and treatment planning for clients across program types
• Provide counseling, brief therapy, psychoeducation about health/behavioral health and other care for clients as planned by the treatment team and to support the treatment plan of the client
• Participate in case reviews and contribute to treatment planning goal setting
• Provide medication management for clients on medication and intermittent reassessment (as needed) for those assessed (but not on medication)
• Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout the Perimeter care continuum
• Identifies patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment
• Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens
• Provide consultations to non-medical staff on complex cases

• Work independently and per contract as an advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner to perform initial and follow-up evaluations for mental health patients throughout the lifespan
• Also provide remote tele health, elder care, and substance abuse care
• Board Certified with current DEA and Suboxone certification.
• Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding challenging cases requiring specialized interventions.

• Worked part time/term basis, as an adjunct faculty member to help meet the changing needs of the university
• Responsibilities include: Prepare course materials and provide quality instruction to students through classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of the academic success for at-risk students
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting and provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus
• Post and maintain virtual office hours and classroom schedules, complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis as well as respond to student questions on a timely basis
• Participate in and provide feedback to institutional committees and reporting, work with program chair and other appropriate groups on retention activities and attend regularly scheduled in-services and discipline specific professional development activities
• Courses taught in Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral programs: Health and Wellness Assessment, Alternative and Complementary Nursing Interventions, Integrating Theory and Research for Evidence Based Practice, Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Physical Assessment for the Nurse Practitioner and Lab, Applying Evidenced Based Practice and Research to Improve Health Outcomees

· Duties include evaluating academic progress and comprehension of course content through assignments and grading of discussion boards, quizzes, exams and writing assignments.

· Set clear expectations for the course by publishing course objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of assignment grading rubric.

· Foster a positive learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades on time, and following academic policies.

· Evaluate student progress in the effective use of critical thinking skills and the application of proficiencies developed in the program through course assignments. Inspire students to complete their programs by providing regular, meaningful feedback about their academic performance, development and participation while encouraging them to engage fully in their learning.

· Participate in faculty meetings and course meetings with university leaders and administration.

• Works as dual boarded APRN, who evaluates and manages acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions
• Completes patient assessments, orders, and interprets laboratory tests, makes diagnosis, and provides treatment
• Additionally, prescribes medications and therapies using evidence based practice and continues to monitor patient progress and educate patients and families
• Also, work to see urgent care overflow when needed.

• Work as an advance practice nurse (FNP) and conduct comprehensive health assessments focused on health promotion and disease prevention, diagnose, and manage acute, common, and complex conditions
• Assess patient and family educational needs as needed
• Collaboration with physicians in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of plan of care
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Worked independently with the core provider team to provide mental health psychiatric care and services, as well as psychosocial therapy services to the entire lifespan of patients, including their families
• Provided full range of services from Depression, Mood, Atypical Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Addiction, and Behavioral and or Psychotic Disorders
• Also offered and interpreted genetic testing
• Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Work independently as an advance practice psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and perform comprehensive evaluations to diagnose and treat episodic or chronic mental health illness
• Board certified provider with current DEA and Suboxone licensure
• Prescribe, manage all necessary psychotropic medications, as well as assist treatment and on-going medication management and monitoring for the behavioral health patient
• Order laboratory/genetic testing and other diagnostic tests/workups and review/evaluate results
• Communicate with the care team as well as assist with development of treatment plans with specific goals, objectives, and interventions unique to each patient.

• Primary Care Provider and Primary Care Team Float
• Worked independently, as an advance practice nurse and primary care provider for teams as assigned
• Duties: Perform assessments and physical examinations which led to family/mental health diagnoses
• Evaluated patients to determine need for hospital admission and admit as indicated
• Possess prescription authority without co signature for pharmaceuticals within the scope of practice according to the VHA directive.

• As an adjunct faculty member, activity participated in program development, evaluation and revisions, and student instruction within the assigned course and also work in accordance with the universities mission, core values and purposes
• As a clinical instructor, responsible for the instruction and evaluation of students in the cohort
• Monitor student’s progress with the learning management system and through the Typhon tracking system, maintain close contact with onsite clinical preceptors, grad clinical coursework and evaluate student clinical settings to ensure adequate of experiences, patient type and mix as well as preceptor/student interactions
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Worked independently as an advance practice nurse and competed comprehensive health assessments aimed at health promotion and disease prevention
• Diagnosed and managed acute, chronic and complex health conditions as well as, assess patient and family educational needs
• Worked in collaboration with physicians and other team members for assistance in clinical decision making, case management and evaluation of plan of care
• Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

• Managed the fiscal, material and personnel resources within the unit
• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care in the ICU
• Planned staffing based upon census, patient population needs and trends
• Utilized research findings, counseled, and evaluated staff, as well as interview, recommend, and evaluate professional and support staff
• Assisted with patient care conferences and assisted in multidisciplinary plan of care conferences
• Instructed and advised staff of changes of polices and procedure
• Conferred with physicians and other departments to resolve operational problems
• Assisted in implementing and monitoring quality assurance programs for the ICU to ensure quality and best practice services.

• Worked on a contract basis to assist participating hospitals with supplemental staffing needs
• Able to function in a wide variety of nursing environments with minimal orientation
• Areas included: ER/Trauma, ICU, CCU, and Telemetry.

• Worked as a member of the Emergency Team and assumed responsibility for triaging and caring for patients who seek care and services
• Utilized the emergency nursing process for provision of care, and provide care according to the Missouri State Practice Act and within the standards of Cox Health Systems and the ENA
• Effectively functioned in a fast-paced environment and implemented care protocols
• Implemented electronic charting/report and ER documents and consulting documents.

• Contributed to the development, interpretation, and implementation of philosophy, objectives, standards, and policies of all departments as they related to staff development
• Assessed staff needs, as well as planned and coordinated orientation and continuing education programs
• Actively participated in QI monitoring and competency programs to meet State and JCAHO standards
• Worked in the units as charge nurse and attended patient/family care conferences.

• Responsible for product quality, performance, and production on department machines and presses
• Accounted for inventory, safety, and scheduling within the department
• Appointed to corporate wide marketing team
• Decisive, detailed oriented and adaptable
• Excellent interpersonal skills/team building
• Extensive Critical Care and clinical experience
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidly
• Critical Thinking/Adapts to Fast Paced Environments
• Familiar with electronic health record systems: Logician, Cerner, Medi-tech, Care logic, CPRS, Evident and Kareo.