Leslie Whisenhunt
Tuttle,OK
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic professional with expertise in mental health care and patient support. Extensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders, therapeutic interventions, and strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Committed to improving patient outcomes through personalized care and evidence-based practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry & More, LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health status and identify appropriate treatment options.
- Executed therapeutic communication skills to build rapport with patients and facilitate effective treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes to stabilize condition.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Optimized medication management protocols to minimize side effects and maximize therapeutic benefits for patients with psychiatric conditions.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
A Place To Grow Pediatrics
11.2015 - Current
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Established and implemented developmental screening initiatives to detect delays in young children.
- Managed complex cases involving chronic illnesses or multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Bethany's Center
01.2010 - 11.2015
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Served as a patient advocate in situations related to insurance coverage or access to necessary medical services, ensuring that the child''s best interests were prioritized.
- Managed complex cases involving chronic illnesses or multiple comorbidities, ensuring appropriate referrals to specialists when necessary.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Psychiatry
Duke University
Durham, NC05-2025
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05-2005
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Mental health counseling
- Therapeutic communication
- Multitasking
Certification
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - NAPNAP (National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry & More, LLC
08.2024 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
A Place To Grow Pediatrics
11.2015 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Bethany's Center
01.2010 - 11.2015
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - NAPNAP (National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Post Graduate Certificate - Psychiatry
Duke University
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
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