Dana Leatherwood

Psychiatric healthcare professional with strong clinical expertise and proven ability to deliver impactful patient care. Skilled in comprehensive mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and medication management. Known for exceptional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to changing clinical needs. Valued for empathetic patient interactions, critical thinking, and effective communication.

• Presented at the UTA Psychiatric Symposium on trauma informed care for children
• Presented to University of Texas at Arlington Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students on topics related to diagnoses and treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric illness in primary care
• Presented to hospital staff on numerous topics including Trauma Informed Care Across the Health System, Suicide Precautions and Safety Planning, Dealing with Difficult Families
• Presentations related to depression and anxiety to Chaplain residents at THR Fort Worth Hospital
• Worked with Domestic Violence Task Force, developed policies regarding child, elderly, disabled and domestic abuse

• Geode Health, Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 06/01/22, Present, Provide in-person and telehealth outpatient psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and brief psychotherapy for child and adolescent patients experiencing a variety of mental health conditions., Utilize internal and community resources for referrals as needed., Work collaboratively with physician, therapists and staff to provide and coordinate quality care for patients of our clinic., Responsible for thorough and timely documentation and accurate billing for services provided.
• Covenant Christian Academy, Health Care Coordinator, 01/01/10, 12/31/22, Responsible for overseeing and managing the school health office and daily health care of 500-650 students, ages 3-18 years., Developing plans for student care based on assessment, interventions and identification of outcomes and the evaluation of care., Providing support and referrals for students with emotional or social problems., Developing interventions for children with behavioral issues, working with students and families, and consulting with faculty and staff regarding classroom behavior management and emotional needs.
• Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Consult Liaison/ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/00, 12/31/19, Serve as a psychiatric consultation liaison in large urban medical facility., Provide psychiatric care and crisis intervention to adolescent and adult medical patients with co-morbid psychiatric or chemical dependency needs., Including advanced assessment, diagnosis, psychotropic medication prescribing and management, psychotherapy and discharge planning and referral.
• Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Center for Pediatric Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/96, 12/31/99, Responsible for crisis intervention, individual and group therapy and medication management for an outpatient pediatric psychiatric population., Other duties include psychiatric consult work with medical hospital clinics and inpatient hospital units, supervision and education of staff, medical students and residents, as well as program development with an emphasis on quality care and cost effectiveness.
• Charter Hospital, Grapevine, Needs Assessment Counselor, RN, 01/01/96, 12/31/00, Duties include triage, evaluation, crisis intervention and referral for child, adolescent and adult patients calling and/or presenting for psychiatric and chemical dependency assessment.
• Catholic Charities, Division of Children's Services, Health Care Manager/ RN, 01/01/93, 12/31/95, Responsible for overseeing and managing the health care of sixty severely emotionally disturbed children, ages 4-11 years, in acute crisis and residential treatment., Duties include interviewing allegedly physically or sexually abused children and performing physical and sexual abuse exams, ongoing physical assessment of healthy, ill, and injured children, training staff members and potential foster parents., Participating as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team for planning care, and serving as a consultant to and liaison between staff, biological parents, school personnel, child protective service case workers, and law enforcement personnel.
• South Arlington Children's Clinic, Charge Nurse, 01/01/89, 12/31/93, Responsible for establishing and co-managing a pediatric medical clinic., Duties include development and implementation of quality improvement activities, policy and protocol development and ongoing revision., Other key responsibilities include physical assessment and administration of immunizations and other ordered treatments, as well as parent education regarding developmental milestones, behavior management, and health promotion.

• Employee of the Year Award, 2018
• Student Award for Outstanding Pediatric Clinical Performance, 2001
• University Scholar Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing, 1997
• Clinical Excellence Award in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, 1996
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society in Nursing, 1996

• MSN
• APRN-BC
• PMHNP

• Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 05/01/97
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DEA Registration), 05/01/97
• Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, 05/01/94
• Registered Nurse, State of Texas (#547178), 05/01/88