Kathleen Butler
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in reproductive psychiatry, focused on enhancing access to care for perinatal population. Experienced in maternal health for over 12 years, including five years as a certified nurse midwife. Committed to normalizing psychiatric conditions during the perinatal period and reducing associated stigma through education and advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Adventist Health Women's Clinic
Portland, OR
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive midwifery care to expectant patients across two clinic locations and within the hospital setting
- Specialize in low-risk patients desiring low intervention and physiological birth
- Trained student midwives on best practices and clinical skills as student coordinator
- Initiated and developed group prenatal care program, leading them to improve patient engagement
PMHNP Student
Cascadia Health
Portland, Oregon
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies as needed
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and reporting
- Prescribed psychotropic medications based on patient needs and responses to treatment
- Worked majority of my time in the Addiction Medicine Department
PMHNP Student
Unity Behavioral Health
Portland, Oregon
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations in the psychiatric emergency department
- Provided crisis intervention services
- Evaluated current medications for effectiveness and possible side effects while making recommendations accordingly
- Facilitated referrals to community resources when necessary
- Assessed potential risk factors associated with suicidal ideation or violent behavior
PMHNP Student
Catholic Community Services- Child and Family Services
Vancouver, Washington
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for children and adolescents
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies as needed
Certified Nurse Midwife
Women's Healthcare Associates- Midwifery Birth Center
Portland, OR
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Supported normal physiological labor and birth, provided prenatal and postpartum care, and managed annual well-women care
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care and education to diverse patient populations
- Assisted in labor and delivery processes, ensuring safe and respectful experiences
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized birth plans for patients
Certified Nurse Midwife
The Birth Center of Boulder
Boulder, CO
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Practiced full scope midwifery, facilitating safe and supportive birth experiences
- Supported normal physiological labor and birth, providing comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care for first week, and annual well-women care
- Provided prenatal care and education to expectant mothers in a supportive environment
- Assisted in labor and delivery, ensuring safety and comfort for patients
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized birth plans for patients
Staff Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital
Yakima, Washington
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Managed operations of 30 LDRP rooms and 2 ORs, facilitating approximately 3,000 deliveries annually
- Delivered direct nursing care in triage, labor, vaginal deliveries, recovery, and as circulator in cesarean deliveries, tubal ligations, and D&C procedures
- Serve as preceptor for orientation of 1-2 nursing students or RNs yearly
Travel Nurse assignment, LDRP nurse
Sunnyside Community Hospital
Sunnyside, WA
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed six labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms to optimize patient comfort and safety
- Provided direct nursing care in triage, labor, vaginal deliveries, recovery, and newborn care, enhancing overall patient experience
Jesuit Volunteer Corps/AmeriCorps volunteer RN (Public Health Nurse)
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
Yakima and Sunnyside, WA
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided prenatal and postpartum care and education during home visits at a FQHC
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - PMHNP
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY02-2026
MSN - Nurse-Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, Kentucky01-2021
BSN -
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MissouriSaint Louis University Madrid Campus
Madrid, SpainSkills
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Perinatal mental health
- Substance abuse treatment
- Quality improvement
- Substance treatment
- Risk assessment
- Psychiatric assessment
Affiliations
- American College of Nurse-Midwives
- Postpartum Support International member and PMH-C
Licensure Certifications
- APRN/CNM/PMHNP, Oregon, current
- PMH-C, 2022-current
- Registered Nurse, Oregon, current
- Registered Nurse, Washington, current
- Concentration in Inter-Professional Education, 05/14/14
- Certificate in Family Nursing, 05/14/14
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified: American Heart Association, current
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), current
Timeline
PMHNP Student
Unity Behavioral Health
08.2025 - 09.2025
PMHNP Student
Cascadia Health
04.2025 - 12.2025
PMHNP Student
Catholic Community Services- Child and Family Services
04.2025 - 07.2025
Certified Nurse Midwife
Adventist Health Women's Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Women's Healthcare Associates- Midwifery Birth Center
03.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nurse Midwife
The Birth Center of Boulder
03.2021 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse assignment, LDRP nurse
Sunnyside Community Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2017
Staff Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 04.2020
Jesuit Volunteer Corps/AmeriCorps volunteer RN (Public Health Nurse)
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
08.2014 - 07.2015
Post-Graduate Certificate - PMHNP
Frontier Nursing University
MSN - Nurse-Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
BSN -
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University Madrid Campus