Kevin Lowrey
Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Kind and caring professional with experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mind 24-7.com
6 2022 - Current
- Crisis stabilization and substance abuse detox for children, adolescent, and adult population
- Average 10-14 patients per day
- Assess need for ongoing outpatient or higher level of inpatient care within 23 hours
- Respond to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Outpatient medication management
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources for support.
- Supervise team of registered nurses, case managers and other ancillary staff to direct patient care.
- Served as preceptor to nurse practitioner and medical school students, offering guidance and mentorship during their clinical rotations in psychiatric care settings.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
RI International
01.2019 - Current
- Crisis stabilization clinic and inpatient facility that provides evaluation and treatment services for involuntary and court ordered treatment for the adult population
- Average 14-18 patients per day
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Review urgent mental health petitions within two hours of filing, for statements or actions to determine if a patient was a danger to self, others, or persistently and acutely disabled, and approve or deny
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively deescalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Arizona Children’s Association
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assigned a patient care load of approximately 250 to 300 child and adolescent patients in foster care, group homes
- Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
- Patient population included children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, attachment and mood disorders, ADHD, and complex trauma
- Served as preceptor to nursing students, offering guidance and mentorship during their clinical rotations in psychiatric care settings.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates Locums
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided outpatient treatment for children, adolescent, and adult patients in an integrated behavioral health clinic
- Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
- Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lifewell Behavioral Wellness
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Assigned caseload of approximately 300 Seriously Mentally Ill adult patients
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through providing effective psychotherapy and medication management for patients with mental health disorders.
- Served as preceptor to nurse practitioner students, offering guidance and mentorship during their clinical rotations in psychiatric care settings.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
- Coordinated with community agencies to provide patients with comprehensive support services such as housing assistance, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment.
- Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Integrated Medicine
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Integrated outpatient clinic
- Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough psychiatric assessments and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
- Coordinated with community agencies to provide patients with comprehensive support services such as housing assistance, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Lead
Partners In Recovery
12.2015 - 09.2019
- Assigned to the first medical assertive community treatment team in Arizona
- Provided direct community-based ACT Services to assigned patient load of 100, diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness
- Responsibility included providing medication educational services in addition to conducting nursing assessments, assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.
Facility Health Administrator
Corizon Health
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsible for approximately 100 plus FTE medical and professional staff that included Registered Nurses, LPNs, social workers, psychologist, Dentists, CNAs and ancillary staff
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring timely and accurate communication of patient needs.
- Improved patient care by streamlining administrative processes and implementing efficient systems.
- Mentored junior administrators, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Coordinated special events to promote health awareness within the community, partnering with local organizations for support.
- Developed and implemented new initiatives and process improvements as defined by business plan and governing agencies.
Registered Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing
Corizon Health
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for the nursing team and quality of patient service in the absence of the director of nursing
- Supervised and delegated nursing activities to ensure patient comfort and care in the infirmary
- Provided direct patient care as needed
- Provided care to inmates housed in the prison infirmary
- Supervised medication administration on 10 prison yards with approximately 3000 inmates.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Honor Heath
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Assigned to medical care team on a telemetry floor
- Responsibilities included measuring and documenting vital signs, identifying, and addressing patient concerns and report them to colleagues as needed
- Duties also include moving, turning, or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2004 - 11.2005
- Hospital Corpsman-Mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, 1st Marine Division
- Operated as a field Hospital Corpsman with 3rd Battalion 24th Marines on over 100 tactical convoys and combat urban patrols throughout the Al Anbar Province in Iraq
- Rendered emergency medical treatment in a combat environment to friendly and enemy forces, and the local population
- Instructed and provided prevention and treatment of disease and injury for friendly and enemy forces, and the local population.
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy
04.2003 - 08.2003
- Mobilized in support of Enduring Freedom, 1st Marine Division
- Provided primary and sick call care to in assigned outpatient clinic
- Provided preventative care and immunizations.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
09.1992 - 07.1996
- Instructed and provided prevention and treatment of disease and injury
- Assisted health care professionals in providing medical care to active duty and dependents
- Rendered emergency and non-emergency medical treatment
- Served as physician extender.
Education
Masters of Science in Nurisng - Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner
Walden University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Medication Management
Psychotherapy Techniques
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry
Crisis and inpatient care management
Outpatient care management
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Timely Clinical Documentation
Time Management
Professionalorganizationmembership
American Nurses Association
Boardcertifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, board certified Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Militaryexperience
Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy
- 2003 - Hospital Corpsman, U.S. Navy, Mobilized in support of Enduring Freedom, 1st Marine Division. Provided primary and sick call care to in assigned outpatient clinic. Provided preventative care and immunizations.
- 2004 - Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman-Mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, 1st Marine Division. Operated as a field Hospital Corpsman with 3rd Battalion 24th Marines on over 100 tactical convoys and combat urban patrols throughout the Al Anbar Province in Iraq. Rendered emergency medical treatment in a combat environment to friendly and enemy forces, and the local population. Instructed and provided prevention and treatment of disease and injury for friendly and enemy forces, and the local population.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Arizona Children’s Association
06.2021 - 06.2022
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates Locums
02.2021 - 06.2021
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lifewell Behavioral Wellness
01.2020 - 02.2021
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Integrated Medicine
09.2019 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
RI International
01.2019 - Current
Facility Health Administrator
Corizon Health
01.2016 - 05.2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Lead
Partners In Recovery
12.2015 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing
Corizon Health
01.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Honor Heath
04.2013 - 08.2014
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.2004 - 11.2005
Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy
04.2003 - 08.2003
Masters of Science in Nurisng - Psychiatric Nurse Practicioner
Walden University
05.2001 -
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
09.1992 - 07.1996
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mind 24-7.com
6 2022 - Current
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