Janene Luther Szpak
Venice
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse with background in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of services for patients across various settings. Licensed in PA and FL. Experienced in private practice setting with office and telepsychiatry settings. Possess strong clinical skills in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and individualized care planning. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Known for fostering supportive environments that enhance patient recovery and mental health wellness. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Other: Experienced Nursing Educator teaching at levels: ADN, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Nurse Practitioner students/Preceptor
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Contracted-Telehealth
Anchored to Wellness, LLC with Analaigh Counseling
Beaver Falls
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients, including mental health history and medication evaluation
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, perinatal and postpartum mental health disorders, and ADHD
- Prescribe and managed psychotropic medications, monitoring patient response and adjusting treatment as needed
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families on mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
State College of Florida
Lakewood Ranch
09.2021 - Current
- Online learning with lectures on pharmacology and other relevant topics.
- Presentation of course materials such as syllabus, online learning modules, safety presentations and various scholarly writing assignments
- Developed strategies for improving the quality of patient care and safety through research-based evidence.
- Assessments to evaluate student performance
- Monitored student learning outcomes and provided feedback to ensure mastery of course material.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop innovative approaches to teaching nursing courses.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchored to Wellness, LLC with Cognitive Behavior Institute
Cranberry Township
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, prescribing and treating patients in outpatient private practice setting.
- Management of care for patients experiencing various DSM5 Disorders.
- My experience working in the mental health setting spans many years and includes both seeing patients in the office and in a remote setting.
- My practice is currently all telehealth services for patients in PA.
Associate Professor of Nursing
Robert Morris University
Township of Moon
08.2009 - 08.2022
- Faculty primary appointment includes teaching in the classroom with hospital and simulation clinical settings.
- Responsible for course development, implementation, and evaluation for BSN and DNP courses.
- My experience is extensive and in both the classroom setting and with virtual learning.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-1099 Contract
New Directions Counseling Services
Pittsburgh
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, prescribing and treating patients in outpatient private practice setting.
- Management of care for patients experiencing various DSM5 Disorders.
- My experience working in the mental health setting spans many years and includes both seeing patients in the office and in a remote setting.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychotherapy Associates
Pittsburgh
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in outpatient private practice setting.
- Management of care for patients experiencing various DSM5 Disorders.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care Associates
Sewickley
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Responsible for managing care and providing mental health interventions for patients and families facing life-threatening disorders.
- Work with physician and medical nurse practitioners for collaboration of care.
- Co-owner and first credentialed all nurse practitioner outpatient palliative clinic in the state of PA.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Psychological Associates
Butler
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in outpatient private practice setting.
- Management of care for patients experiencing various DSM5 Disorders to include Major Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Dependence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Dementia, Grief and Loss.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Valley Psychiatry
Beaver
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Responsible for management of care of geriatric patients on a locked behavioral health unit of an acute inpatient setting.
- Granted privileges at Ellwood City Hospital.
Part-time Faculty, Graduate Admissions Counselor
Robert Morris University
Moon Township
12.2006 - 08.2009
- Coordination of doctoral and masters candidates through admission process.
- Recruitment, credentials review and doctoral interview process.
- Student retention and advising.
Psychiatric Nurse
Staunton Clinic of Rochester - Heritage Valley Health System
Rochester
11.1998 - 05.2009
- Responsible for providing multiple levels of care that included: Adult Outpatient, Adult Partial Hospitalization, Child and Adolescent Outpatient, Intake and Utilization Management.
- Case management and direct care for over 800 patients with severe mental illness.
- Served as Employee Health Nurse.
Psychiatric Nurse
Mercy Behavioral Health System
Pittsburgh
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Child and Adolescent Partial Hospital Program-Diversion and Stabilization Inpatient Unit.
- Responsible for providing direct medical and psychiatric care to children and adolescents.
- Assisted physician with rounds.
Emergency Department Case Manager, Part-time
Staunton Clinic of Rochester - Heritage Valley Health System
Beaver
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Responsible for assessment and intervention for patients in crisis.
- Coordination of care with medical attending physicians.
Nursing Advisor and Enrollment Manager
Robert Morris University
04.2003 - 09.2004
- Assisted the Dean for the SNHS.
- Responsible for recruitment, advisement, and retention for all nursing enrollment.
- Coordinated and conducted visits for prospective students and interviews with families.
Psychiatric Nurse, Inpatient Unit, Casual
Staunton Clinic of Rochester - Heritage Valley Health System
Sewickley
01.2002 - 11.2002
- Responsible for direct patient care on a locked-inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Admissions through emergency department, assessments, milieu therapy, and treatment team.
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Detoxification Unit
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Monaca
04.1996 - 11.2002
- Responsible for direct medical and psychiatric care for chemically addicted adult and adolescent patients in acute withdrawal.
- Triage and crisis intervention.
- Admissions intake assessments.
- Management of comorbid medical disorders.
- Responsible for infection control management.
- Later obtained position working in utilization management for admissions for all levels of care.
Nurse Case Manager
Intracorp
Pittsburgh
10.2000 - 11.2001
- Responsible for coordinate and management of care for patients with mental illness and addiction.
- Case management of complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
- Interface with account managers and benefits specialist.
- Collaboration with physicians.
- Education for patient and family.
Pediatric Nurse
Sewickley Valley Pediatrics
Sewickley
08.1995 - 04.1996
- Responsible for medical assessment and management of children.
- Triage and lab monitoring.
- Assisted physicians with procedures.
- Conducted assessments for ADHD.
- Multi-physician practice.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA05-2011
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA05-2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2000
ADN - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05-1995
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Medication management
- Telehealth services
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Anxiety disorder treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Depression treatment
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Patient-centered care
- Outpatient mental health services
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Health promotion
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and RN License-State of Pennsylvania
- Prescriptive Authority Certification-State of Pennsylvania
- DEA Certificate-for practice in State of PA
- APRN and RN-State of Florida
- Currently completing DEA and Prescriptive Authority for FL
- Board Certification as an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-ANCC
Publications
Numerous scholarly publications on various mental health topics in Class A nursing research journals.
Degrees
- DNP
- PMHNP
- CRNP-BC
Groups
Membership in multiple professional nursing organizations: ANA, APNA, PSNA, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, AANP
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Contracted-Telehealth
Anchored to Wellness, LLC with Analaigh Counseling
01.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchored to Wellness, LLC with Cognitive Behavior Institute
04.2022 - 01.2025
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
State College of Florida
09.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-1099 Contract
New Directions Counseling Services
09.2017 - 06.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychotherapy Associates
05.2017 - 02.2018
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care Associates
04.2015 - 02.2017
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Psychological Associates
10.2012 - 01.2015
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Valley Psychiatry
11.2011 - 03.2012
Associate Professor of Nursing
Robert Morris University
08.2009 - 08.2022
Part-time Faculty, Graduate Admissions Counselor
Robert Morris University
12.2006 - 08.2009
Psychiatric Nurse
Mercy Behavioral Health System
01.2006 - 10.2006
Emergency Department Case Manager, Part-time
Staunton Clinic of Rochester - Heritage Valley Health System
08.2004 - 08.2005
Nursing Advisor and Enrollment Manager
Robert Morris University
04.2003 - 09.2004
Psychiatric Nurse, Inpatient Unit, Casual
Staunton Clinic of Rochester - Heritage Valley Health System
01.2002 - 11.2002
Nurse Case Manager
Intracorp
10.2000 - 11.2001
Psychiatric Nurse
Staunton Clinic of Rochester - Heritage Valley Health System
11.1998 - 05.2009
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Detoxification Unit
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
04.1996 - 11.2002
Pediatric Nurse
Sewickley Valley Pediatrics
08.1995 - 04.1996
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Robert Morris University
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Carlow University
ADN - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
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