Kelly Suzanne Rychener
Doerun,GA
Summary
To work compassionately and competently in serving people struggling with mental illness.
Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Legacy Behavioral Health Center
02.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
Christopher Dennis MD PLLC
08.2020 - Current
- CHE Behavioral Health
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
PMHNP-BC
Turning Point Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: UHS
- Psychiatric examinations, medication management, individual psychotherapy, detox protocols, opiate detox using Subutex
- UHS
Nurse Contractor
LIFE PLANS
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Nursing assessments for various insurance companies as a private contractor
Director of Discharge Planning
Turning Point Behavioral Health
09.2007 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: UHS
- Supervise Discharge Planners, wrote and developed the current Discharge Planning policy and procedure
- Assessed, made recommendations and arranged discharge plans for clients on inpatient psych unit, detox and rehab units, trauma unit and PHP program
- UHS
Direct Care Nurse
Turning Point Behavioral Health
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: UHS
- Worked as LPN and RN on acute admission unit and the forensic unit at state psychiatric hospital
- UHS
Agency Psych Nurse
LIGHTHOUSE PSYCHIATRIC NURSING AGENCY
04.2002 - 07.2004
- Agency psych nursing
- Site location: Albany Behavioral Health Services
- Acute stabilization of patients in mental crisis
Nurse
Camillia Gardens of Life Care
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Worked in a skilled nursing facility assessing and administering medications
Education
MSN - PMHNP
Walden University
05.2018
BSN -
Thomas University
05.2015
ADN -
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
01.2006
Diploma LPN -
Southern Regional Technical College
Moultrie, GA01.1996
Skills
- CBT
- Psychotherapies
- Specialized training
- PTSD
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Geriatric mental health
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Patient-centered care
- Substance abuse treatment
- Psychiatric and mental health care
Volunteer Experience
- The Honor Society for Nursing- Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Nurse Practitioners Association
- American Nurses Association
Licenses
MR5010044, 1538647581, 2018013410
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Legacy Behavioral Health Center
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Christopher Dennis MD PLLC
08.2020 - Current
PMHNP-BC
Turning Point Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 01.2021
Nurse Contractor
LIFE PLANS
02.2014 - 08.2018
Director of Discharge Planning
Turning Point Behavioral Health
09.2007 - 07.2018
Direct Care Nurse
Turning Point Behavioral Health
08.2005 - 09.2007
Agency Psych Nurse
LIGHTHOUSE PSYCHIATRIC NURSING AGENCY
04.2002 - 07.2004
Nurse
Camillia Gardens of Life Care
01.1998 - 01.2002
BSN -
Thomas University
ADN -
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
MSN - PMHNP
Walden University
Diploma LPN -
Southern Regional Technical College
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