Kathleen Guinnee
Mattoon,IL
Summary
Board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience providing compassionate and evidence-based care to a diverse population.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center – Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
Mattoon, IL
07.2023 - Current
- Conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions
- Provides psychotherapy, medication management, and crisis intervention
- Assesses and monitors psychotropic medication effectiveness
- Provides education and resources to both patient and family individually and through family meetings
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
Registered Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Mattoon, IL
11.2008 - 06.2023
- Acted as charge nurse, triage nurse, and preceptor
- Provided patient and family education
- Routinely completed Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
- Perform nursing skills, professional collaboration, and bereavement support
- Advocated for patients to ensure safe and evidence-based care
Licensed Practical Nurse
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
Mattoon, IL
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Completed in-home assessments utilizing the Determination of Need
- Reviewed medical records and communicated with providers to ensure reported limitations coincided with diagnosis and treatment plan
- Developed care plans to meet the needs of individuals receiving services
- Knowledge and utilization of community resources for additional support
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
05.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Western Governors University
06.2020
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING - Registered Nurse
Lake Land College
06.2008
CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Land College
06.2003
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Medication monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Prescription writing
- Cerner and Meditek Proficiency
- Suicide Risk Assessment
Licensures And Certifications
- 2023, PMHNP, ANCC Board Certification
- 2023, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Illinois License
- 2023, Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance License
- 2008, Registered Nurse, Illinois License
- 2015, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- 2008, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- 2003, Basic Life Support Certification
- 2019, S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Certification
- 2023, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- 2019 - 2022, Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics by the National Certification Corporation
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center – Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
11.2008 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
01.2003 - 01.2008
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Western Governors University
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING - Registered Nurse
Lake Land College
CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL NURSING - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Land College