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Latresha Wade

Little Rock,AR
Latresha Wade

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mindful Haven

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
12.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Owner and operator of Mindful Haven for outpatient services for the state of Washington
  • Assessed patients' mental health status through interviews and observations
  • Prescribed psychotropic medications to help manage symptoms of psychiatric disorders
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of patient care, including progress notes and treatment plans
  • Providing psychotherapy and counseling services to patients and their families
  • Evaluated potential side effects and interactions of prescribed medications
  • Maintaining strict compliance with state, federal, and local regulations pertaining to psychiatric practices
  • Educated patients and families about psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies
  • Delivered accurate diagnoses of psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions based on skilled evaluations, diagnostic assessments and personal observations

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Mental Health Nurse
08.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Relaxation Techniques
  • EMR Systems
  • Major Depression
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Treated patients using Various techniques
  • Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care
  • Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments
  • Developed and administered patient treatment plans for patients each week
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
  • Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health

Weatherby Healthcare

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
09.2023 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Accepted travel assignments that had the highest mental health needs
  • Traveled across the state accepting assignments for inpatient and outpatient needs
  • Evaluated potential side effects and interactions of prescribed medications
  • Assessed patients' mental health status through interviews and observations
  • Facilitated crisis interventions for patients experiencing acute distress or suicidality
  • Implemented effective communication strategies to build rapport with diverse patient populations
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in psychiatric nursing
  • Prescribed psychotropic medications to help manage symptoms of psychiatric disorders
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of patient care, including progress notes and treatment plans
  • Consulted with psychiatrists regarding complex cases, diagnostic concerns, or changes in medication regimens

Turning Point

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
04.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
  • Managed the care of 24 + clients per week
  • Managed the care of patient for mental health needs in the ER at Saint Mary's Hospital
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader
  • Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications and recommended clinical interventions for acute conditions
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate

Thriveworks Counseling And Coaching

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
11.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Telemedicine Appointments for the state of Arkansas for outpatient services
  • Able to provide clinical management for a variety of complex mental health conditions including, but limited to schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and other related conditions
  • Conduct telehealth visits done via video to provide quality care of transitional care management (TCM) and chronic care management (CCM) for patients through remote patient monitoring (RPM)
  • Work in collaboration with the clinical interdisciplinary team to coordinate and support the participant's functional, clinical, and psychosocial needs
  • Assessed and diagnosed patients with mental and psychiatric conditions
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
  • Crisis Situations, Patient Consultations, Client Interviews
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions
  • Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests
  • Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

Arkansas State University

Nurse Instructor
07.2018 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits
  • Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices
  • Maintained student attendance records and grades using [Software] and [Software]
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices

Arkansas Department Of Corrections

Registered Nurse
01.2016 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
  • Educated patients on lifestyle changes to help dramatically reduce the chances or recurrence of symptoms
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

Legacy Nursing And Rehab

Interim Director of Nursing
05.2015 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
  • Evaluated work performance of 86 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
  • Responsible for coordinating all department functions, maintained administrative and procedural processes

Hickory Heights Health And Rehab

Nurse Supervisor
12.2012 - 09.2014

Job overview

  • Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance
  • Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand
  • Worked the floor as needed to help other staff members administer basic patient care
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns

Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science from Advance Nurse Practitioner
02-2021

University Overview

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Clinical expertise
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Outpatient mental health services
  • Therapeutic relationship
  • Documentation and charting
  • Clinical documentation
  • Suicide risk assessment

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mindful Haven
12.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Weatherby Healthcare
09.2023 - 11.2024
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Turning Point
04.2022 - 07.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Thriveworks Counseling And Coaching
11.2021 - 04.2023
Nurse Instructor
Arkansas State University
07.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
01.2016 - 03.2019
Interim Director of Nursing
Legacy Nursing And Rehab
05.2015 - 09.2015
Mental Health Nurse
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
08.2014 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Hickory Heights Health And Rehab
12.2012 - 09.2014
Walden University
Master of Science from Advance Nurse Practitioner

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