Karla Ingram
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic PMHNP-BC with extensive experience at Tennessee State Veterans Home, excelling in psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Proven ability to lead clinical teams and implement effective treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention and passionate about delivering compassionate mental health care to diverse populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP-BC
VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
05.2023 - Current
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Prescribed and managed medications, monitoring efficacy and side effects.
- Documented all medical records accurately and in a timely manner.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Lead, manage, and supervise the team of staff to include delegation of patient care
- Facilitated the implementation of care plans, prioritized, and triaged patients
- Provided effective communication among all disciplinary team members
MDS (Minimum Data Set) Director
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME
Murfreesboro, TN
04.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of three MDS LPNs who work closely with all staff to complete patient assessments correctly and timely
- Possess extensive knowledge of the RAI to correctly complete all patient assessment forms
- Medicare/Medicaid database transmissions, knowledge of state regulations is required as well
Registered Nurse (MDS Coordinator/Unit Supervisor)
MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME
Collins, MS
04.2014 - 04.2017
- Maintain scheduled assessments within the system as indicated per insurance/payer
- Complete assessments with proper utilization and knowledge of the RAI
- Work with other disciplines to identify patient needs to form a comprehensive care plan
Education
Master of Science - Concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SOUTH COLLEGE
Knoxville, TN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGE
Hattiesburg, MS08.1996
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Mental health services
- Medication management
- Geriatric and adolescent care
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental illness diagnosis
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Health education strategies
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention services
- Rehabilitative therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Outpatient mental health care
- Clinical staff oversight
- PTSD and dual diagnosis management
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
Models of Care Across Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatric and Counseling, 650
Licensures And Certifications
- Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 33658, 09/30/26
- Tennessee Multi-State Licensed Registered Nurse, 153194, 09/30/26
- ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 02/10/28
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) & First Aid Certificate, 06/01/23
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME
08.2021 - 05.2023
MDS (Minimum Data Set) Director
TENNESSEE STATE VETERANS HOME
04.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse (MDS Coordinator/Unit Supervisor)
MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME
04.2014 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SOUTH COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WILLIAM CAREY COLLEGE