Laura Young
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, practicing since fall 2021, with a keen understanding of mental health care and patient support. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders and therapeutic interventions, coupled with strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Committed to making positive impact on patient outcomes through personalized care and evidence-based practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LifeStance
07.2023 - Current
- Conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintaining comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilizing telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlining medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Increasing patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Young Psychiatry
07.2022 - Current
- Conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions at a long term care facility averaging 60-70 patients.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cerebral
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2021
Telemetry Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - 03.2016
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St Louis, MO08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Kansas City, MO12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2009
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Kansas City, KS05.2005
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Clinical supervision
Certification
- Kansas Compact Nursing License, No. 13108974-091
- BLS certified - up to date
- Missouri NP License 2021039708
- Kansas NP License 53-80554-091, DEA current
- Arkansas NP License 219232, DEA current
- South Dakota NP License CP002319
- Oklahoma NP License 215094
- Nebraska NP License 114933
- X-Waiver XY7123843
- ANCC Certification 2021100590
References
Christopher Cochran MD - Cochran Internal Medicine - 870-907-7024
Teagan Gibler LMSW - North Kansas City Hospital - 816-518-6221
Jeffrey Hill PMHNP, APRN - Lifestance - 801-577-7659
Gregory Fuller Pharm.D. - Shady Oaks Healthcare Center - 417-280-6270
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LifeStance
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Young Psychiatry
07.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cerebral
09.2021 - 06.2023
Neuro/Trauma ICU Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
02.2016 - 11.2021
Telemetry Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
10.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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