Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES
Timeline
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Kimberlee North Hill

Rome

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, excels in providing quality care to individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. Background includes extensive experience in supervision, leadership, and mentorship, along with effective communication skills for de-escalation and redirection. Possesses deep understanding of psychology and psychiatric medications, dedicated to reducing stigma while ensuring safe, compassionate patient care. Commitment to ongoing education, patient stabilization, and promoting sobriety underscores dedication to excellence in patient and peer relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital
02.2008
  • Delivered safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a residential unit.
  • Monitored patient conditions for improvement or complications of psychosis withdrawals related to substance abuse.
  • Administered medications, collected urine specimens and bloodwork, submitted sufficient detailed daily documentation.
  • Led treatment team to collaborate with physicians/APRN, case managers, group/activity, and technicians to implement and evaluate comprehensive care plans.
  • Helped with discharge procedures, provided patient/family education about care plans, discharge medications and follow-up appointments.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
06.2015 - Current
  • Delivered safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a residential unit.
  • Monitored patient conditions for improvement or complications of psychosis withdrawals related to substance abuse.
  • Administered medications, collected urine specimens and bloodwork, submitted sufficient detailed daily documentation.
  • Led treatment team to collaborate with physicians/APRN, case managers, group/activity, and technicians to implement and evaluate comprehensive care plans.
  • Helped with discharge procedures, provided patient/family education about care plans, discharge medications and follow-up appointments.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Excellence in Nursing, Company Wide Staff Member of the Year Award 2016. No memberships currently, eager to join nursing representation.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
06.2025

Master of Education in Nursing (MSN) -

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Chicago, IL

Registered Nurse - undefined

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Lafayette, GA

Skills

  • Mastery level documentation
  • Psychiatric Assessment & Evidence-Based Practice
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Leadership
  • Redirection/De-escalation skills
  • Culturally Competent
  • Mindset & CPI
  • Flexible, Dependable, Passionate Psychiatric assessment & differential diagnosis

Certification

  • MSN Educator
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Active state licensure (Georgia)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Mindset

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum Highland Rivers Behavioral Health 2024 – June 2025
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and medication management under the guidance of experienced clinicians (outpatient).
  • Assisted in developing patient-specific treatment plans (child, adolescent & adult), making proper referrals to include substance abuse and therapy interventions to complete care (psychotherapy).
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team (inpatient & 30-bed residential unit) to refine patient care and continuity between inpatient and outpatient services.
  • Provided community patient and family education on mental health management during Assertive Community Team (ACT) practicum.

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
06.2015 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital
02.2008

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Registered Nurse - undefined

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track

Chamberlain University College of Nursing

Master of Education in Nursing (MSN) -

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Kimberlee North Hill