Donna Goodman
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Compassionate dual-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner demonstrating the ability to provide superior patient-centered quality care. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients and families in-person, by phone or video. Considered a strong advocate for patient safety and well-being.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication management of Veterans
- Treated ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, adjustment disorders, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders including dual diagnosis
- Brief interventional therapy
- Member of The Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team
- Coordinated and collaborated with primary care providers within the VA and outside community clinics
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
A Plus Family Healthcare
2020.10 - 2022.10
- Integrated a new behavioral health program into an established primary care practice at a Federally Qualified Health Center
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for the lifespan of patients from four years old to geriatrics
- Treated ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, behaviors associated with ASD and other psychiatric or medical conditions
- Collaborated care with outside community clinics providing psychotherapy
- Performed chart reviews and supervision of another PMHNP
- Supervised and managed psychiatric care for 40 adolescent males at The Life Connection residential facility.
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Heartland Behavioral Health
2020.04 - 2020.10
- CEO/Owner of behavioral health private practice
- Coordinated and collaborated with outside clinics providing psychotherapy and primary care
- Brief interventional therapy
- Provided care for lifespan of patients from four years old to geriatrics
- Treated ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, behaviors associated with ASD and other psychiatric or medical conditions, and substance use disorders, including dual diagnosis
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
PPL Therapeutics
2020.02 - 2020.04
- Geriatric and adult psychiatric evaluations and medication management provided within long-term inpatient nursing facilities
- Treated PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, behaviors, and psychosis related to dementia or other psychiatric/medical conditions
- Brief interventional therapy
- Coordinated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team within facilities
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Twin Lakes Behavioral Health and Wellness
2019.07 - 2020.02
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
- Provided care for to lifespan of patients from four years old to geriatrics
- Treated ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, behaviors associated with ASD and other psychiatric and medical conditions, substance use disorders, including dual diagnoses
- Brief interventional therapy
- Coordinated and collaborated with outside clinics providing primary care
APRN, FNP-C
Aspire Health Inc
2018.03 - 2019.02
- Family Nurse Practitioner (palliative care)
- Provided care addressing medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs via home-based palliative care
- Provided treatment for patients diagnosed with CHF, COPD, cancer, end stage renal and liver disease, diabetes, AIDS, and dementia (including dementia related psychosis)
- Improved quality of life for patients and their families with end-of-life care and treatment
- Assisted with pain and symptom relief from serious illness including counseling patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions.
APRN, FNP-C
Advanced ENT and Allergy
2016.07 - 2018.03
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy Specialty)
- Performed laryngoscopes and nasal endoscopies, treated chronic versus acute sinus infections, interpreting/reading of sinus CT, in office removal of foreign bodies, and nasal cautery for epistaxis
- Ordered diagnostic tests and consultations, discriminated between normal and abnormal findings and made appropriate treatment decisions.
APRN, FNP-C
Family Health Centers
2016.02 - 2016.06
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Provided primary medical care two days a week in clinic working with the homeless population in downtown Louisville
- Provided primary medical care three days a week at Wayside Shelter in Louisville
- Program coordinator and provider for the Medical Respite Program at Wayside Shelter
- The program provided shelter and medical care for the homeless population discharging from the hospital before they were medically ready to return to their home environment
- Discovered my passion for serving the underserved and patients with psychiatric illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin (formerly Hardin Memorial Hospital)
2010.08 - 2014.09
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
1993.12 - 1995.08
Education
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across lifespan) Certification -
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY06.2019
Master of Science- Family Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY12.2015
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse -
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY12.1993
Skills
- Performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population
- Lifespan care- pediatrics to geriatrics
- Serving clients with psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support system
- Diagnostic assessments
- Medication evaluation or management
- Crisis intervention
- Brief interventional therapy
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to enhance the coordination of comprehensive patient care
- Ordering diagnostic tests and consultations, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings and making appropriate treatment decisions
- Unencumbered DEA registration with X Waiver for MAT
- Serving as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triaging of specialty clinic referrals
- Participating in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care
- Ordering diagnostic tests and consultations, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings and making appropriate treatment decisions
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Certified: 02/2016, Recertified: 02/2021
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan) Post Graduate Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certified: 07/2019
Presentations and Community Involvement
Participant: Leadership Bullitt County Class of 2009
2009: Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce, Shepherdsville, KY
Exhibition Booth: "Education on Behavioral Health in Community"
2019: Grayson County Fair, Leitchfield, KY
Presenter: "Decreasing the Stigma of Mental Health Diagnoses
2020: Grayson County Chamber of Commerce, Leitchfield, KY
Clinic Education: "Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care"
2020: A Plus Family Healthcare, Sonora, KY
Panel Presenter: "Integrating Pediatric Behavioral Health into Primary Care"
2022: Kentucky Primary Care Association Spring Conference, Lexington, KY
Exhibition Booth: "Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care at an FQHC"
2022: Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, KY
Timeline
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
2023.02 - 2023.10
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
A Plus Family Healthcare
2020.10 - 2022.10
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Heartland Behavioral Health
2020.04 - 2020.10
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
PPL Therapeutics
2020.02 - 2020.04
APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Twin Lakes Behavioral Health and Wellness
2019.07 - 2020.02
APRN, FNP-C
Aspire Health Inc
2018.03 - 2019.02
APRN, FNP-C
Advanced ENT and Allergy
2016.07 - 2018.03
APRN, FNP-C
Family Health Centers
2016.02 - 2016.06
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin (formerly Hardin Memorial Hospital)
2010.08 - 2014.09
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
1993.12 - 1995.08
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across lifespan) Certification -
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science- Family Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse -
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Certified: 02/2016, Recertified: 02/2021
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan) Post Graduate Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Certified: 07/2019
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