Debra Wade
Fayetteville,USA
Summary
Seasoned board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience in outpatient mental health clinics and over three decades as a registered nurse in various hospital settings. Demonstrated leadership abilities as a charge nurse, managing complex caseloads and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Specializes in primary care mental health within the VA system and excels as part of a BHIP team in a general mental health outpatient clinic. Proficient in telehealth and EMR systems, known for compassionate patient care, and adept at crisis intervention in high-pressure environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
PCMHI and Outpatient clinic
VHSO
05.2021 - Current
PCMHI and Outpatient clinic
VHSO
05.2021 - Current
PMHNP
Ozark Guidance
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Providing outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults
PMHNP
Ozark Guidance
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Providing outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults
Registered Nurse
VA Hospital of Fayetteville
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Working on psychiatric inpatient unit and RRTP unit
- ICU, Outpatient Surgery, PACU
Registered Nurse
VA Hospital of Fayetteville
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Working on psychiatric inpatient unit and RRTP unit
- ICU, Outpatient Surgery, PACU
Peri anesthesia, surgery prep, and endoscopy department
Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 05.2012
Peri anesthesia, surgery prep, and endoscopy department
Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 05.2012
Acute care dialysis RN
Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas
04.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided acute dialysis services for hospitalized patients in an acute care setting.
Acute care dialysis RN
Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas
04.2008 - 11.2009
- Provided acute dialysis services for hospitalized patients in an acute care setting.
Cardiac Clinic RN
Northwest Heart and Vascular
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Duties included scheduling, triaging, administering chemical stress test, customer care.
Cardiac Clinic RN
Northwest Heart and Vascular
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Duties included scheduling, triaging, administering chemical stress test, customer care.
Cardiac catheterization circulator
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Cardiac catheterization circulator
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Emergency Room RN
St Mary's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided triage and acute care for patients of all ages.
Emergency Room RN
St Mary's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided triage and acute care for patients of all ages.
Staff RN-ER, medical/surgical and OB nursing
Chambers Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Staff RN-ER, medical/surgical and OB nursing
Chambers Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
MDS Coordinator
Waldron Nursing Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
MDS Coordinator
Waldron Nursing Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
Mt Ida Supervisor
Area Agency on Aging/Visiting Nurses Agency
01.2000 - 01.2001
Mt Ida Supervisor
Area Agency on Aging/Visiting Nurses Agency
01.2000 - 01.2001
LPN staff home health nurse
Area Agency on Aging
01.1994 - 01.2000
- For skilled, case management, and hospice services
LPN staff home health nurse
Area Agency on Aging
01.1994 - 01.2000
- For skilled, case management, and hospice services
LPN charge nurse
Pinewood Nursing Home
01.1993 - 01.1994
- For third shift
LPN charge nurse
Pinewood Nursing Home
01.1993 - 01.1994
- For third shift
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -
Maryville University
12.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
02.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
Regents College
08.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Westark Community College
01.1992
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
PCMHI and Outpatient clinic
VHSO
05.2021 - Current
PCMHI and Outpatient clinic
VHSO
05.2021 - Current
PMHNP
Ozark Guidance
03.2019 - 01.2021
PMHNP
Ozark Guidance
03.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
VA Hospital of Fayetteville
04.2012 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
VA Hospital of Fayetteville
04.2012 - 12.2018
Peri anesthesia, surgery prep, and endoscopy department
Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 05.2012
Peri anesthesia, surgery prep, and endoscopy department
Washington Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 05.2012
Acute care dialysis RN
Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas
04.2008 - 11.2009
Acute care dialysis RN
Dialysis Centers of Northwest Arkansas
04.2008 - 11.2009
Cardiac Clinic RN
Northwest Heart and Vascular
01.2007 - 01.2008
Cardiac Clinic RN
Northwest Heart and Vascular
01.2007 - 01.2008
Cardiac catheterization circulator
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Cardiac catheterization circulator
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Emergency Room RN
St Mary's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Emergency Room RN
St Mary's Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Staff RN-ER, medical/surgical and OB nursing
Chambers Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Staff RN-ER, medical/surgical and OB nursing
Chambers Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
MDS Coordinator
Waldron Nursing Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
MDS Coordinator
Waldron Nursing Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
Mt Ida Supervisor
Area Agency on Aging/Visiting Nurses Agency
01.2000 - 01.2001
Mt Ida Supervisor
Area Agency on Aging/Visiting Nurses Agency
01.2000 - 01.2001
LPN staff home health nurse
Area Agency on Aging
01.1994 - 01.2000
LPN staff home health nurse
Area Agency on Aging
01.1994 - 01.2000
LPN charge nurse
Pinewood Nursing Home
01.1993 - 01.1994
LPN charge nurse
Pinewood Nursing Home
01.1993 - 01.1994
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Regents College
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Westark Community College
Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse -
Maryville University
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