Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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DR. NANCY J GREEN

DR. NANCY J GREEN

Vancleave,MS

Summary

Professional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a 27-year nursing background, assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health, and DEA licensed for Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance abuse. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional, dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Resource Hub
Little Rock, AR
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for veterans with mental health disorders.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Managed medication prescriptions and monitored patient responses to treatments.
  • Provided psychotherapy and counseling to support emotional and psychological well-being.
  • Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records per compliance standards.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Biloxi, MS
04.2017 - 08.2023
  • Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
  • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.

Psychiatric Nurse

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Key Responsibilities include acting as charge nurse on a rotational basis, multidisciplinary coordination of care for the psychiatric patient
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
  • Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.

Emergency Nurse

United States Air Force, USAF
Keesler AFB, MS
09.2011 - 07.2016
  • Responsibilities include acting as charge nurse on a rotational basis, multidisciplinary coordination of care for the emergency department patient
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.

Trauma Nurse

Craig Joint Theater Hospital
, Afghanistan
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Key Responsibilities include front line mass casualty preparedness and response, emergency medical care of deployed members, local nationals, and civilian contractors.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

Emergency Nurse

Belize Humanitarian Mission
, Belize
04.2013 - 05.2013
  • Key Responsibilities included triage of over 7000 patients in four different remote locations, administration of life saving medications, and teaching health care skills to native nurses.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.

Emergency Nurse

VA Medical Center of the Ozarks
Fayetteville, AR
01.2004 - 08.2011
  • Key Responsibilities included acting as charge nurse on a rotational basis, multidisciplinary coordination of care for the emergency department patient
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

Emergency Nurse, Intensive Care Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse

St John's Hospital
Berryville, AR
05.1998 - 06.2006
  • Key Responsibilities included trauma/emergency care in Level 3 medical center, also worked one year in 6 bed intensive care unit, and worked four years on 30 bed medical/surgical ward acting as charge nurse for the last two years.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
  • Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.

Registered Nurse Float

Pool, Northwest Medical Center
Springdale, AR
02.2001 - 05.2004
  • Key Responsibilities included working in all nursing departments of the hospital including emergency department, postpartum care, surgical and medical ICU, and medical/surgical wards.

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12.2022

Psychiatric Mental Health

MSN University of South Alabama
01.2016

Expeditionary Medical Support Health Response Team -

01.2015

Nursing Service Management Course, Fort Sam -

01.2014

BSN Arkansas Tech University
01.2008

ADN -

North Arkansas College
01.1998

Skills

  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Clinical Quality Improvement-lead an evidence-based quality improvement initiative to improve insomnia care in primary care
  • Medication Prescribing and Administration
  • Nurse Education and Mentorship- have been preceptor for 6 nurse practitioner students
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Disease Diagnosis and Management
  • Patient Health Education
  • Flexible
  • Organizational skills
  • Microsoft Office- fluent in Microsoft Teams, and Virtual Care Management, comfortable with VA Video Connect platform for patient care

Certification

  • CURRENT NATIONAL CERTIFICATION/Licensure: Mississippi RN License 903936, exp Dec 2026, Mississippi Nurse Practitioner License 901974, exp 2026
  • ANCC Psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioner certification, 2016027579, exp Feb 2027
  • North Dakota Advanced Practice Nursing License with full practice authority, CP002857, exp 10/12/2026
  • Arkansas Advanced Practice Nursing License, 224436, exp 10/31/2026
  • Certified Emergency Nurse, exp Dec 2017
  • Certified Critical Care Nurse, exp May 2019
  • 2013, Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills, Baltimore, MD
  • 2012, Advanced Trauma Care for Nursing, Baltimore, MD
  • 2013, Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum, Instructor Course, Keesler AFB, MS
  • 2013, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • 2013, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Accomplishments

  • Measurement-Based Care Champion provider for Jackson VA Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, 2024-2025
  • Completed Quality Improvement Project to Improve Treatment of Insomnia using CBT-I based intervention in Primary Care Mental Health Clinic at Biloxi VA, July, 2022
  • Certificate of Distinction NEI Master Psychopharmacology Program, Feb 2018
  • Honorary Clinical Instructor, Walden University
  • Air Force meritorious Service Medal, Feb 2016 for excellence in emergency nursing at Keesler Air Force Base
  • Air Force Achievement Medal, May 2014 for trauma work in Bagram, Afghanistan
  • Air Force Achievement Medal, May 2013 for humanitarian work in Belize.
  • Winner Commission Grade Officer of the quarter, Spring 2013

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Resource Hub
08.2023 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
04.2017 - 08.2023

Psychiatric Nurse

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
08.2016 - 03.2017

Trauma Nurse

Craig Joint Theater Hospital
11.2013 - 05.2014

Emergency Nurse

Belize Humanitarian Mission
04.2013 - 05.2013

Emergency Nurse

United States Air Force, USAF
09.2011 - 07.2016

Emergency Nurse

VA Medical Center of the Ozarks
01.2004 - 08.2011

Registered Nurse Float

Pool, Northwest Medical Center
02.2001 - 05.2004

Emergency Nurse, Intensive Care Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse

St John's Hospital
05.1998 - 06.2006

Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health

University of South Alabama

Psychiatric Mental Health

MSN University of South Alabama

Expeditionary Medical Support Health Response Team -

Nursing Service Management Course, Fort Sam -

BSN Arkansas Tech University

ADN -

North Arkansas College