Kara Hartnett PMHNP, MSN, RN

Compassionate and dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-acuity settings, bringing a calm, skilled approach to patient care under pressure. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments that integrate both physical and psychological dimensions of health. Experienced in crisis management and therapeutic communication, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and holistic patient outcomes. Adept at building trust, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering person-centered care that promotes mental and emotional well-being.

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

• BLS, ACLS, PALS - American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Phlebotomy & IV Certification

• Private Outpatient Rotations
• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and managed treatment plans for diverse patient populations across two private practice settings.
• Delivered evidence-based psychopharmacological and therapeutic interventions under the guidance of experienced psychiatric providers.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and address complex mental health needs.
• Therapy Practice Rotation
• Facilitated individual sessions focused on cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed care approaches.
• Assisted in the development of personalized therapy plans aimed at improving emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.
• Engaged in reflective practice to enhance therapeutic communication skills.
• Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Rotation
• Provided psychiatric consultations for medically complex patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Collaborated with medical teams to address acute psychiatric needs, including mood disorders, anxiety, and delirium.
• Gained expertise in crisis intervention and the management of psychiatric comorbidities within the medical setting.