Krista Pembroke
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in-person and through telemedicine. Reliable practitioner, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans and effective medication management. Recognized for exceptional patient care and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. Skilled in telehealth and adept at leveraging both clinical expertise and compassionate care to improve mental health services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grow Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Chesapeake Psychiatry
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide medication management and psychotherapy services for clients ages 6 and older.
- Prescribe, administer and monitor Spravato esketamine intranasal spray for treatment resistant depression.
- Prescribe and treat an array of mental health disorders.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Panacea Behavioral Health And Wellness
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy for clients ages 6 and older.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Cared for patient population ages 12 and older in an acute setting.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lower Keys Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided care to varying patients with detoxification from drugs and/or alcohol, psychosis, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Assessed an array of clients with differing mental health diagnoses, including detox, upon admission
- Took and monitored vital signs, blood lab draws, administered medications and managed patient behavior
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for the patients
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Women's Health Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Provide ongoing nursing care to both postpartum mothers and their newborns
- Educate mothers on self-care after birth and newborn care
- Deliver medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Assume charge nurse role as needed
Travel Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
NYU Langone - Brooklyn
02.2018 - Current
- Three month travel assignment from February 5th 2018- May 2nd 2018
- Provided ongoing assessments and continual care to both mothers and newborns.
- Demonstrated patient and family teaching from admission to postpartum unit through discharge, including education on lactation, postpartum complications, and newborn care.
- Practiced cultural competence while caring for families from diverse cultures and with varying primary languages.
Women's Health Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
- Performed daily patient assessments and vital signs on both mother and newborn, with a maximum patient load of six.
- Dispensed medications including narcotics and antibiotics.
- Provided immediate care to new mothers following the birthing process and educated new mothers on newborn care, including breastfeeding.
- Cared for post-operative surgical patients undergoing gynecological procedures, including hysterectomies and diagnostic surgeries.
- Started and maintained an inventory of supplies including IVs and catheters.
- Coordinated with doctors to develop patient care plans and accurately carry out all physician directives.
- Assumed the role of charge nurse approximately eight shifts per month during full-time employment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided direct patient care to a wide range of clients, including pre- and -post operative orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgery patients with a maximum patient load of six.
- Performed general nursing responsibilities including admissions and discharges, assessments, medication administration, plan of care development, and patient/family education.
- Experience maintaining NG tubes, PEG tubes, PICC lines, PCA pumps, and wound vacuums/drains.
- Assumed role of charge nurse approximately one shift per week.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- PMHNP
Old Dominion University/Shenandoah University
Norfolk, VA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA07.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA05.2014
Skills
- Board Certified PMHNP by ANCC: 2022056548
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Virginia: 0024185772
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida: APRN1023522
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia License Number: 0001253013
- Registered Nurse in the State of New York License Number: 744162-1
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-2012 to present
- Recipient of Behavioral Health Novice Nurse Excellence Award May 2020
- Recipient of two Daisy Awards due to excellent patient care
- Recipient of Highest GPA Award Tidewater Community College 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grow Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South Chesapeake Psychiatry
01.2023 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Panacea Behavioral Health And Wellness
01.2023 - 11.2023
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
10.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Lower Keys Medical Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
10.2019 - 02.2022
Women's Health Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
05.2018 - 11.2021
Travel Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
NYU Langone - Brooklyn
02.2018 - Current
Women's Health Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
09.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Nursing- PMHNP
Old Dominion University/Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
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