Joseph Montgomery
Warren,MI
Summary
Warm Psychiatric Nurse practitioner offering over 20 years of mental health care experience. Has provided care in multiple environments including inpatient, outpatient, individual and group settings. Dedicated to providing high quality care to patients and their families. Encouraged by mentors and colleagues to pursue higher education has led to transitions from a psychotherapist to a critical care nurse and now an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Has a strong ability to cultivate a therapeutic rapport with patients which has resulted in success as an effective and competent prescriber.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
LifeStance
07.2024 - Current
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Coordinated and conducted individual and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Medical Director
Kendal Clinic
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Facilitated initiation of medication management at an existing outpatient mental health practice.
- Successful treatment of a patient population which consists of adults and adolescents with varying diagnoses.
- Worked collaboratively to initiate a Spravato treatment center to provide administration and observation of patients being treated with esketamine.
- Monitor patient vital signs, mental status and symptoms and treat them appropriately.
- Conduct evaluations for psychiatric illnesses by performing diagnostic interviews, use of screening tools, and ordering and interpreting laboratory work in order to support diagnostics and monitor ongoing treatment.
- Provide education, support and counseling to patients and their families while encouraging them to take an active part in the treatment planning process.
- Furnish patient-centered treatments that follow evidence-based practice.
- Utilize several theoretical orientations to lead patients into healing.
- Prescribe an array of pharmacological and homeopathic treatments to patients and to observe and record responses.
- Perform patient medication management to monitor expected response to medications and alter treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with multiple professionals in order to facilitate care of patients.
- Provide leadership, support and supervision to medical and clinical staff.
- Responsible for training and onboarding of new medical team members.
- Preceptor to graduate nursing students form varying colleges/universities.
- Report directly to Founder.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Excelsior Psychological Services
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Conduct evaluations for psychiatric illnesses by performing diagnostic interviews, use of screening tools, and ordering and interpreting laboratory work in order to support diagnostics and monitor ongoing treatment.
- Provide education, support and counseling to patients and their families while encouraging them to take an active part in the treatment planning process.
- Furnish patient-centered treatments that follow evidence-based practice.
- Utilize several theoretical orientations to lead patients into healing.
- Prescribe an array of pharmacological treatments and administer medication to patients to observe and record responses.
- Perform patient medication management to monitor expected response to medications and alter treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with multiple professionals in order to facilitate care of patients.
- Foster a strong relationship with a collaborating physician.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Baddigam Psychiatric Association
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conduct evaluations for psychiatric illnesses by performing diagnostic interviews, use of screening tools, and ordering and interpreting laboratory work in order to support diagnostics and monitor ongoing treatment.
- Provide education, support and counseling to patients and their families while encouraging them to take an active part in the treatment planning process.
- Furnish client-centered treatments that follow evidence-based practice.
- Utilize several theoretical orientations to lead clients into healing.
- Prescribe an array of pharmacological treatments and administered medication to patients to observe and record responses.
- Perform patient medication management to monitor expected response to medications and altered treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with multiple professionals in order to facilitate care of patients.
- An active relationship with collaborating physician.
Registered Nurse/Assistant Clinical Leader
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Complete assessments, administration of medication, orders medications/tests/procedures with collaboration of physicians and mid-level providers, and coordinates with social work and case management to provide continuity of care and treatment planning.
- Psychiatric diagnoses on the unit are prominent. Alcohol withdrawal, acute suicide, dementia, and acute mental status changes are typical patients admitted onto the unit.
- Able to effectively provide counsel, education and support to colleagues, patients and their families.
- Provides care and leadership with enthusiasm, humor, and compassion.
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of running a hospital unit which include: coordination with supervisors for staffing and patient placement, screening the stability of patients coming onto and leaving the unit, audits that quantitatively measure Key Performance Indicators, ensure the unit and staff are in compliance with standards of Joint Commission, creating an environment of teamwork and efficiency, and assisting patients and their families with any conflicts on the unit while providing direct support to the unit manager.
- Active in the education of staff members and onboarding of new hires.
- The recent transition of our unit from progressive care to Step-Down ICU offered opportunity to provide critical care education to seasoned nurses.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Easter Seals
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked in an integrated care setting.
- Served a diverse population with an array of psychiatric disorders.
- Completed psychiatric evaluations, medication management and treatment plans while providing education regarding psychotropic and psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Worked with patients to create regimens that were simple, yet effective in managing their symptoms.
- Extensive experience contributed to the close collaboration with therapists, case managers, and management to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with preceptor and management regarding how to improve the quality and efficiency of day-to-day operations.
- Effectively utilized telehealth to serve patients throughout the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic.
- Excellent understanding of Electronic Medical Records systems.
Psychotherapist
Advanced Counseling
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided psychiatric assessment, care planning, and implementation of interventions treating psychiatric illness, psychosocial stressors, and recommendations pertaining to medication management.
- Responsible for scheduling patients, consulting with psychiatrists, and maintaining charts.
- Treatment provided for adults, children and families.
Psychotherapist
New Oakland Family Center
06.2008 - 12.2014
- Followed patients from initial assessments to discharge.
- Responsible for completion of intake assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, progress notes, consultation with psychiatrists in medication management, provided patients with community resources/referrals, advocated for patient's care, and assisted with health insurance/obtaining medications.
- Successfully navigated complex diagnoses such as mood, anxiety, psychotic and substance abuse disorders with a diverse demographic.
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 50+ sessions per week.
- Managed patient authorizations for care via insurance companies for psychotherapy and psychiatric care.
- Quickly and effectively responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose; on call 24 hours.
- Evaluated patients for higher levels of care such as in-patient or partial hospitalization.
- Facilitated groups for MCCMH; sizes typically ranged from 6-14 patients.
- Partial Hospitalization Program (Adult, Teen, and Children) Group Facilitator in Clinton Twp, Livonia and West Bloomfield locations.
Discharge Manager
Psychotherapist
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Contributed to clinical formulation in a team environment.
- Planned and facilitated child, adolescent, and adult groups covering vast array of subject matter.
- Individual psychotherapy.
- Discharge management.
- Coordinated care with insurance companies.
- Charted and recorded consumer information.
- Consultations with psychiatric personnel regarding medication compliance and efficacy Behavioral management and use of non-violent crisis intervention Communication with local hospitals, inpatient facilities and local authorities Additional Skills Powerful motivational and leadership abilities.
- Suicide Risk Assessments.
- Post-graduate training in psychopharmacology.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI08.2006
Associate of Arts - Social Work
St. Clair College of Arts And Sciences
Windsor, ON05.2004
Skills
- Clinical Preceptor
- Collaborative
- Critical thinking
- Enthusiastic
- Excellent Communication
- High Productivity
- Leadership
- Organized
- Quality improvement
- Supervision & Training
- Safety oriented
- Team player
- Time Management
- Trouble-shooting
Accomplishments
- Certified as Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC.
- 2019 Individual "Daisy Award" Nominee
- 2019 "Team Daisy Award"
- Leadership Training
- Hired into CVICU as a New Graduate Nurse
- Hired as Assistant Clinical Nursing Manager with < 4 years experience as an RN.
- Supervise and advocate for a team of 96 associates.
- Balanced responsibilities of family, employment and educational pursuits.
Certification
- 2020 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified
- 2024 DEA Certified
- Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner in State of Michigan
- REMS Certified- Spravato and Clozapine
- Registered Licensed Professional Counselor in State of Michigan
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
LifeStance
07.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Medical Director
Kendal Clinic
07.2021 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Excelsior Psychological Services
02.2021 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Baddigam Psychiatric Association
01.2021 - 04.2021
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Easter Seals
06.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse/Assistant Clinical Leader
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
05.2017 - 03.2021
Psychotherapist
Advanced Counseling
06.2014 - 06.2018
Discharge Manager
Psychotherapist
08.2008 - 03.2010
Psychotherapist
New Oakland Family Center
06.2008 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Michigan - Flint
Associate of Arts - Social Work
St. Clair College of Arts And Sciences
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