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Kate Tucker Tibbs

Richmond

Summary

An experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of practice in delivering high quality care to individuals with mental health disorders. Recognized as a leader who oversees and manages the psychiatric department of her multidisciplinary outpatient mental health practice using strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Psychiatric Services

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioners who specialize in providing high-quality mental health care.
  • Developed a high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance and opportunities for professional growth/
  • Enhanced team collaboration by running and coordinating monthly team meetings with Psychiatry staff.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated adolescents and adults with mental illness in an outpatient setting and through telehealth.
  • Provided medication management and adjunctive psychotherapy.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications/assess medications effectiveness and side effects.
  • Collaborated within an interdisciplinary team.

Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Commonwealth Counseling/Lifestance
02.2013 - 10.2022
  • Provided medication management and adjunctive psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting and through telehealth.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications/assess medications effectiveness and side effects.
  • Collaborated within an interdisciplinary team.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse practitioner

Kids in Focus
03.2013 - 03.2020
  • Conducted diagnostic evaluations, developed treatment plans and provided medication management to children and adolescents in a group home setting.
  • Ordered and interpreted genetic testing.
  • Monitored labs and vitals.
  • Collaborated with staff, social workers, case managers and other healthcare professionals.
  • Served as a preceptor to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Graduate students from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Registered Nurse

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Conducted community meetings to help patients identify goals and positive coping strategies.
  • Ensured patient safety by maintaining a secure milieu and using collaborative based problem solving.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team.

Registered Nurse

Virginia Treatment Center for Children
12.2011 - 01.2012
  • Performed and documented mental and physical assessments on adult patients.
  • Provided psychosocial education, administered medication and ensured safety.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2012

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA
05.2009

Skills

  • Leadership in Evidence Based Practice
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Medication management
  • Adjunctive psychotherapy
  • Empathetic care
  • Relationship building
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (#2012012271) expires 2028
  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner-Autonomous Practice RX Authority (#0024170529) expires 2025
  • Drug Enforcement Agency (#MM2793520) expires 2025
  • National Provider Identification (1497091938)
  • Registered Nurse, Virginia (license #0001219361) expires 2025

Timeline

Director of Psychiatric Services

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
02.2024 - Current

Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center
10.2022 - Current

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse practitioner

Kids in Focus
03.2013 - 03.2020

Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Commonwealth Counseling/Lifestance
02.2013 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Virginia Treatment Center for Children
12.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2009 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Lynchburg College

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Virginia

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