Linda Kalle
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Warm Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering 7 years of Nursing experience providing medical and psychiatric care to average of 7 mentally ill patients per shift. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Child And Adult Psychiatry
Baltimore, MD
03.2022 - Current
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Coordinated and conducted 7 individual, group and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Encouraged, organized and supervised client participation in educational, recreational and social activities.
RN Supervisor/Unit Manager
Concerto Renal Services
Clinton, MD
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions for Hemodialysis and Geriatric patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Clinical Director Home Care
Assurance Health Care
Beltsville, MD
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Created patient care plans, assessments, admissions, and discharge of patients
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified clinical personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Stratford University
Falls Church, VA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Buea
Buea08.2004
Skills
- Operational Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Patient Intervention
- Active Listening
- EMR Systems
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- IV Administration
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Mental Health Support
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Safety Protocols
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Child And Adult Psychiatry
03.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor/Unit Manager
Concerto Renal Services
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Director Home Care
Assurance Health Care
08.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing Practice
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Stratford University
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Buea
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