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Katherine Smith

Georgetown,OH

Summary

Compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients to create individualized plans of care and provide medication management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Triage Nurse

St. Elizabeth Physicians
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by swiftly assessing their conditions and directing them to appropriate care providers.
  • Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.

Registered Nurse: Behavioral Access Center-Emergency Psych

Mercy Clermont Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Conducted initial primary psychiatric assessments to identify need for assessment or discharge, and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse: Behavioral Health Unit-Adult

Mercy Clermont Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and implement evidence-based nursing interventions.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse: Emergency Department

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2021
  • Initial triage assessment and stabilization of patients in, 85-bed Level I Trauma Center.
  • Optimized patient flow by coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Airway management and administration of critical care medications.

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse: Specialized Medical Unit

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising unit care team.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Providing education and support to patient and their families.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
04.2018

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
10.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Assessment
  • Time Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Documentation
  • Multitasking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professional Development

Licensure and Certification

Ohio Board of Nursing

  • RN.421663
  • APRN.CNP.0035604

ANCC

  • PMHNP: 2023168643

Training Certifications

  • WELLE Certification and Training
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Graduate
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course Completion (TNCC)

Timeline

Virtual Triage Nurse

St. Elizabeth Physicians
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse: Behavioral Access Center-Emergency Psych

Mercy Clermont Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse: Behavioral Health Unit-Adult

Mercy Clermont Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse: Emergency Department

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse: Specialized Medical Unit

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Galen College of Nursing

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