Linda McCool
Bloomfield,KY
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner skilled in comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans. Expertise in psychotropic medication management and fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Dedicated to upholding professional ethics while delivering quality mental health services.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Health
Corbin, Kentucky
2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for outpatient patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
- Provided psychoeducation and counseling for patients and families.
- Managed psychotropic medications to address mental and emotional disorders.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests as necessary.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for documentation and patient management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources when suitable.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Astra Behavioral Health
Bardstown, Kentucky
2017 - 2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Kosair Children's Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
2012 - 2016
- Promoted health and prevented self-harm within a therapeutic environment.
- Implemented treatment plans and delivered psychoeducation to patients and families.
- Executed clinical nursing skills, including physical, physiological, and psychosocial assessments.
- Administered psychotropic medications while monitoring patient responses.
- Conducted emergency pediatric psychiatric evaluations, reviewing findings with on-call psychiatrist.
- Secured insurance precertifications and arranged acute appointments for patients.
- Enforced safety protocols as charge nurse, ensuring a calm and productive unit.
- Fostered effective communication to enhance patient autonomy and motivate staff.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
2009 - 2012
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01-2009
Skills
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Individualized treatment plans
- Psychotropic medication management
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professional ethics
Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, Kentucky Board of Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Health
2021 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Astra Behavioral Health
2017 - 2020
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Kosair Children's Hospital
2012 - 2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Healthcare
2009 - 2012
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing