Dr. Cole Upton, DNP, PMHNP
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated and highly adaptive PMHNP, with vast experience in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient psychiatric care settings. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from complex mental health disorders and reach their best self.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Upton Wellness
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored patient responses for efficacy and side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patient outcomes and engagement.
- Led case management efforts, facilitating referrals to community resources and support services.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Collaborative Wellness Partners
08.2022 - Current
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mindbloom
03.2023 - Current
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physician.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for managing a six-bed psychiatric emergency unit
- Performing crisis intervention during the acute phase of mental illness
- Responding to behavioral emergencies throughout Emergency Room; making quick decision that helps to restore the safety and security of patients and staff
- Administering emergency psychiatric drugs and emergency restraints when needed during acute phase of mental illness to prevent self-harm and harm to others
- Preceptor for new employees as needed
- Perform triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
Registered Nurse Inpatient Neuropsychiatry
The Ohio State University Harding Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinating and delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized on inpatient unit for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and emotional disorders
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary Treatment Team of care providers
- Running educational groups for patients on various treatment mental health topics
Registered Nurse Electroconvulsive Therapy-PRN
The Ohio State University Harding Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Assist Psychiatrist and Anesthesiologist to perform Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Provide direct care for patients pre, intra and post ECT with general anesthesia
- Administration of Ketamine IV treatment for treatment-resistant depression with pre, intra and post monitoring
- Incorporating Trauma Informed Care in order to provide best possible care to clients
Registered Nurse Inpatient Neuropsychiatry-PRN
The Ohio State University Harding Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinating and delivering quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized on inpatient unit for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and emotional disorders
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary Treatment Team of care providers
- Running educational groups for patients on various treatment mental health topics
Registered Nurse
Dublin Springs
06.2018 - 12.2018
- 72-Bed mental health and addiction treatment hospital
- Provided direct quality care to patients with psychiatric and medical diagnosis
- Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems
- Performed assessments of patients to ensure expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
Travel Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare & Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Travel mental health staff RN for 3 standalone psychiatric hospitals consisting of a 157-bed acute psychiatric facility, 30-bed adult general psychiatric hospital and 34-bed geriatric behavioral hospital
- Highly adaptive skill set floating to most acute/demanding units and situations
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Blueridge Vista Health and Wellness
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised of 30+ clinical staff in patient care activities Organize daily shift staffing assignments on 2 psychiatric units
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in daily treatment team meetings
- Conducted Interviews for Nurses, and Mental Health Technicians
- Orientation Director for all new hires
Staff Registered Nurse-Per Diem
TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2017
- 60-Bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital
- Performed excellent patient-centered care, responsible for 8 patient assignment, including full assessments, medication administration and various care as needed per patient
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Ohio2016
Skills
- Trauma Informed Care
- Leadership
- Highly Adaptable
- Empathy
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Precepting
Accomplishments
2016 American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Board of Directors Student Scholar
Certification
- PMHNP
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- CPI
- CPR BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Upton Wellness
06.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mindbloom
03.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Collaborative Wellness Partners
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Inpatient Neuropsychiatry
The Ohio State University Harding Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Inpatient Neuropsychiatry-PRN
The Ohio State University Harding Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Electroconvulsive Therapy-PRN
The Ohio State University Harding Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dublin Springs
06.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare & Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2018
Staff Registered Nurse-Per Diem
TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Blueridge Vista Health and Wellness
01.2016 - 05.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati