Elaine McKiness
Johnston,IA
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and integrated psychotherapy across the lifespan. Experienced in serving children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and individuals with developmental disabilities or co-occurring conditions. Committed to advancing mental health through education, advocacy, and quality improvement while upholding the highest ethical and legal standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Clarke County Hospital - Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- A 14-bed Observation and emergency department extension unit providing care 24–48-hour observation and for short stay procedure patients.
- Received several DAISY Award nomination for extraordinary nursing care
Charge Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2024
- A 25-bed Level 1 Trauma, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics unit providing services to inpatients
Charge Nurse
Bishop Drumm Care Center
01.2015 - 12.2017
- A 30-bed Skilled unit nursing home and memory care unit providing nursing care and assistance to patients.
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
12.2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Bilingual (Fluent in English and Filipino)
- Prescribing medications
Certification
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Clarke County Hospital - Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2024
Charge Nurse
Bishop Drumm Care Center
01.2015 - 12.2017
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
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