Kelsey Shaffstall, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Garland,TX
Summary
DNP prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical expertise and proven ability to deliver impactful patient care. Skilled in comprehensive mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and medication management. Known for exceptional collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability to changing clinical needs. Valued for empathetic patient interactions, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Connections Wellness Group
11.2023 - Current
- Managed patient caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
- Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Medication Management provider for 2 Adult General Mental Health Groups
- Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of medical records and improving overall efficiency within the practice.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by participating in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies as needed.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baylor Uptown
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Intern
Premier Psychiatric And Sleep Medicine Associates
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Experience with TMS and Spravato services
Intern
Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Involvement with community allocated resources
- Experience working with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team
Intern
Compassionate Psychiatric Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Experience with TMS, Spravato, and medical THC services
Trauma/Surgical ICU Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
06.2016 - 08.2020
- 23-bed Intensive Care Unit providing critical care to patients involved in major traumatic events, post surgical complications, and/or alcohol and substance withdrawal.
- Titrate and monitor vasoactive, sedative, and critical medication infusions requiring frequent hemodynamic monitoring.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05.2016
Skills
- Medication management in both outpatient and PHP/IOP settings
- Psychiatric assessment
- Therapeutic communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Trauma-informed care
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
Licenses
06-2016
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- SAMA Certified
- Suicide Prevention Certificate
- Motivational Interviewing Certificate
- Skills for Psychological Recovery/Psychological First Aid
- TF-CBT and CE-CERT
- BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Connections Wellness Group
11.2023 - Current
Intern
Premier Psychiatric And Sleep Medicine Associates
05.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare
06.2022 - 04.2023
Intern
Compassionate Psychiatric Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baylor Uptown
08.2020 - 04.2024
Trauma/Surgical ICU Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- SAMA Certified
- Suicide Prevention Certificate
- Motivational Interviewing Certificate
- Skills for Psychological Recovery/Psychological First Aid
- TF-CBT and CE-CERT
- BLS/ACLS
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center