Leah Hutchison
Powell,TN
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment plan development, and medication management. Excel at communication, empathy, and resilience, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sanctuary Mental Health
Seymour, TN
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records consistently.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic reviews of medical charts, lab results, and other relevant data sources.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
Knoxville, TN
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lifestance Health
Knoxville, TN
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Outpatient medication management
- Vivitrol injections
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for mental health conditions.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.
RN outpatient services
Ridgeview Behavioral Health
Oak Ridge, TN
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Assess VS and mental health symptoms
- Administer antipsychotic and Vivitrol injections, as ordered
- Prepare discharge summaries for the inpatient unit
Crisis Stabilization Unit RN
Helen Ross McNabb Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Administered routine and PRN medications
- Admitted patients in crisis situations and obtained medical history and urine drug screen
- Participated in treatment team meetings
Staff RN
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided direct patient care to high risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients
Staff/Charge RN
Kingston Dialysis Center
Kingston, TN
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Assessed patient and accessed fistula/catheter for hemodialysis
RN-Surgical Suite
Trinity Medical Associates
Knoxville, TN
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted with colonoscopy, EGD, and vasectomy procedures
Office RN
The Lucas Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Knoxville, TN
12.2006 - 05.2012
- Prepared patients and assisted physician with surgical office procedures
Staff RN
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2002 - 02.2006
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring of high-risk OB antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN08-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05-2002
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Medication management
- Patient care coordination
- Evidence-based practice
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sanctuary Mental Health
02.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
12.2023 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lifestance Health
05.2021 - 10.2023
Crisis Stabilization Unit RN
Helen Ross McNabb Center
08.2017 - 01.2019
RN outpatient services
Ridgeview Behavioral Health
02.2017 - 05.2021
Staff RN
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 03.2017
Staff/Charge RN
Kingston Dialysis Center
02.2015 - 02.2016
RN-Surgical Suite
Trinity Medical Associates
09.2012 - 03.2013
Office RN
The Lucas Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
12.2006 - 05.2012
Staff RN
University of Tennessee Medical Center
06.2002 - 02.2006
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College