Katelyn Cade, BSN, RN
Lawrence
Summary
Attentive and compassionate future Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a focus on collaborative care and evidence-based practice. Experienced in psychiatric care across the lifespan.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
LMH
Lawrence, KS
11.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability as a clinic float nurse, gaining experience across diverse nursing specialties.
- Assessed and prioritized patient needs using critical thinking skills to facilitate timely treatment for diverse medical conditions.
- Facilitated effective communication strategies to alleviate patient frustrations and enhance care experience.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented clinical curricula aligned with nursing standards and best practices.
- Mentored nursing students to enhance critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Registered Nurse
University of Kansas St. Francis Campus
Topeka, KS
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Facilitated patient understanding of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring, and GLP-1 administration to enhance diabetes management.
- Managed triage of diabetic patients experiencing extreme blood glucose fluctuations to ensure immediate care from specialized providers.
- Performed comprehensive patient evaluations to ensure optimal care in the telemetry unit.
- Monitored patient vitals and symptoms, documenting changes in electronic medical records for accurate assessments.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2015
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication
- Psychiatric Diagnosing
- Collaborative Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Healthcare Technology
- Psychopharmacology
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- Licensed [Registered Nurse] - [May 2017-present]
- TeamStepps Ceritification - [Achieved April 2017]
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Emporia State University
08.2021 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
LMH
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Kansas St. Francis Campus
01.2018 - 10.2020
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University of Topeka
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kansas
Clinical Experience
- Interpersonal Psychiatry, Spring 2026, 150 hours-Monitored Ketamine and Spravato administration one day a week. Provided diagnostic interviews, recommended medication adjustments, and provided patients with outside resources for complete psychiatric care. Patient population includes adults (18-64 years old)
- Stormont Vail Behavioral Health, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025, 405 hours-Performed psychiatric diagnostic interviews independently, conducted follow-up appointments, and recommended medication changes based on patient symptoms. Patient population included pediatrics (6-17 years old), geriatrics (65+ years old) and adults (18-64 years old).
- Interpersonal Psychiatry, Fall 2024, 180 hours- Studied medication mechanisms of various psychiatric medications with my preceptor and conducted follow-up psychiatric appointments. Patient population included pediatrics (6-17 years old), geriatrics (65+ years old) and adults aged 18-64 years old.
- C & M Psychiatric Services LLC, Spring 2024, 180 hours-Conducted psychiatric diagnostic interviews and follow-ups with moderate supervision from my preceptor. Patient population included pediatrics (6-17 years old) and adults (18-64 years old).
- LMH Primary Care Eudora, Spring 2023, 110 hours-Provided comprehensive assessments and gathered patient information under the supervision of a Family Nurse Practioner
Professional Development
- Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology Training to be completed 3/13/2026- Offered by Postpartum Support International
PSI's Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychopharmacology Training, provided by perinatal psychiatric experts, is an evidence-based training on
psychiatric prescribing during pregnancy and lactation. This advanced training combines expert presentation with case studies, group discussion,
and practical examples. It is an interactive, case-based advanced seminar, covering differential diagnosis, medication challenges, and your
questions. This course is an approved prerequisite for the perinatal mental health certification in the psychopharmacology specialty. Registration
includes training manual and certification of continuing education.