Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Additional Information
Languages
Licenses
Published Interview
Timeline
Kimberly López

Kimberly López

Orland Park,IL

Summary

Full Practice Authority APRN committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing initial evaluations, medication evaluation and monitoring, consulting to medical floors, the intensive care units, admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Proficient in performing neuropsychiatric testing and reporting.Kind and caring professional with over three years of experience monitoring and reevaluating treatment of patients diagnosed with various medical and psychiatric disorders.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Consulting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Sinai Chicago
09.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Independently monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to requesting provider.
  • Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
  • Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Grow Therapy
Orland Park, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Proficient at working independently in assessing, diagnosing, and treating all ages groups.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

LifeStance Health
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Under The Rainbow
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Sinai Chicago
09.2022 - 09.2023


  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

LinqCare
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Chicago Ketamine
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat [Number] patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Family Nurse Practitioner

MD At Home
03.2021 - 07.2022


  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Univeristy Of Chicago Ingalls
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.


Education

Post-Master Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
10.2023

DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

Michigan State University, East Lansing
10.2021

Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Governors State University, University Park, IL
12.2020

Family Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Governors State University, University Park, IL
06.2018

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Breckinridge School of Nursing, Orland Park
03.2015

Skills

  • Psychiatric Evaluation across all lifespans
  • Prescription Writing
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Patient Health Education
  • Clinical Documentation

Websites

Certification

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified
  • AHA BLS Certification
  • AHA ACLS Certification
  • AHA PALS Certification
  • Certified Sexual Assault Examiner for Adults, Adolescents, and Pediatrics since 2017.
  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
  • Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider
  • Certified Complex PTSD and Trauma Provider-II

Additional Information

  • AHA ACLS Instructor
  • AHA BLS Instructor
  • AHA PALS Instructor

Languages

English
Spanish

Licenses



  • FPA-APRN, IL
  • FPA-APRN Controlled Substance II-V
  • DEA, IL
  • CNP
  • RN, IL

Published Interview

https://chicagohealthonline.com/attention-disregulation/

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - LifeStance Health
09.2023 - 01.2024
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - LinqCare
12.2022 - 04.2023
Consulting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Sinai Chicago
09.2022 - Current
Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Under The Rainbow
09.2022 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Sinai Chicago
09.2022 - 09.2023
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Grow Therapy
01.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner - MD At Home
03.2021 - 07.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Chicago Ketamine
01.2021 - 03.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student - Univeristy Of Chicago Ingalls
01.2018 - 01.2020
Northern Kentucky University - Post-Master Certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Michigan State University - DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Governors State University - Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Governors State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing - Associate of Science in Nursing, Nursing

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