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Kayla Sivils

Springfield,Missouri

Summary

Dynamic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine. Expert in medication management and psychiatric evaluation, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans. Strong advocate for patient rights, fostering therapeutic alliances and mentoring future nurses to promote professional growth. Strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
07.2025 - Current
  • Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
  • Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
  • Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Ozark Center- Will's Place
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
  • Reduced instances of crisis interventions required, through proactive monitoring and early identification of potential psychiatric emergencies.
  • Advocated for patient rights and autonomy in treatment decisions, ensuring ethical standards were upheld in all aspects of psychiatric care.
  • Strengthened relationships with patients'' families by providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout the treatment process.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Cox Health Systems
06.2019 - 09.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Performed life-saving procedures for patients experiencing emergent situations
  • Supports and follows legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, and regulatory requirements

Education

Doctorate of Nursing Practice -

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05-2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Cox College
Springfield, MO
05-2019

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Outpatient mental health services
  • Clinical documentation
  • Psychopharmacology expertise
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry
  • Self-Directed
  • Patient Advocate

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • CEN

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
07.2025 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Ozark Center- Will's Place
09.2023 - 06.2025

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Cox Health Systems
06.2019 - 09.2024

Doctorate of Nursing Practice -

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Cox College

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