Dual Board Certified Pediatric and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
"Promoting healing and resiliency; fostering healthy children, families, and relationships"
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Metta Vita Health, LLC
2019.08 - Current
Owner of mental health private practice (Metta Vita Health)
Implementation of business plan including EHR, policies, procedures, HR, malpractice coverage, financials, employment, marketing strategies, and patient engagement
Consultation with local therapists, schools, and PCPs as needed
Provided psychiatric care; including therapy both remotely and in person (hybrid) to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Conduct Psychological evaluations including Autism evaluations (ADI-R, ADOS-2)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SCDMH
2022.03 - 2023.07
Contracted 1099 position at Columbia Area Mental Health Center - Child and Family Clinic and Young Adult Program.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions remotely -telepsychiatry.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner
SCDMH
2020.04 - 2021.02
W2 employee with Catawba Community Mental Health Center (Chester and Lancaster County Child and Family Clinics)
Telepsychiatry - performed initial and follow up psychiatric evaluations for patient 3-23 years of age
Diagnosed and manage patients with a variety of mental illnesses
Participated in staffing and team meeting to ensure quality, comprehensive care and supervision
Provided psychotherapy and pharmacological intervention as warranted
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Sunshine Pediatrics, LLC
2017.08 - 2019.08
Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Completed minor in office procedures
Participated in call rotation
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Gaston Family Health Services
2015.07 - 2017.07
Well and sick care newborn-21 years of age
Sole provider in clinic on Friday afternoons
Served uninsured and underserved clients (FQHC)
Manage care of children with complex medical and or chronic issues; HIV, cerebral palsy, cardiac disorders, asthma, and genetic diseases,
Participation in call rotation
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The Center For Child Development
2014.03 - 2014.12
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Care
Develop and implement Standard Care Arrangements and other policies and procedures for the practice
Provide direct patient care comprised of a detailed history, assessment, diagnosis, plan, and evaluation (including prescription of medications and other treatment modalities)
Institute evidenced based practice, apply research, provide education, consultation, and manage care for children with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, genetic disorders, intellectual delay, and other developmental delays
Registered Nurse
Heartland Of Oregon
2011.06 - 2013.12
Registered Nurse
Anne Grady Prescribed Pediatric Center
2012.03 - 2013.05
Registered Nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital System
2011.05 - 2012.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland Of Oregon
2007.09 - 2011.06
State Tested Nurses Aide
Intelistaf Nursing Agency
2006.04 - 2006.09
Certified Nurses Aide
Evangelical Home
2005.07 - 2006.04
Dietary Aide
Evangelical Home
2004.07 - 2005.07
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Post Masters Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
01.2021
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH
12.2010
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Professional Skills Institute
Toledo, Ohio
05.2007
Skills
Psychiatric Evaluation
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
Family Systems
Psychotherapy
Affiliations
Refuge International: San Raymundo, Guatemala Medical Mission
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Sigma Theta Tau International
Women‘s Business Center of Fayetteville
Nurses on Boards
Congenital Heart Disease Heart Walk
GFHS Back to School Health Fair
Spina Bifida Association Walk and Roll
Autism Awareness
Locks of Love
Yoga Ed.
NAMI
Certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Pediatric Primary Care
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan
DEA License
Interests
Caregiver Strain in Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs (extensive literature review, grant writing, capstone)
Mindfulness and Yoga for PTSD
Holistic modalities to augment psychiatric care
Increasing access to mental health care in rural communities
Mental health of military families
Disaster Mental Health
LGBTQIA affirming care
Trauma Informed Care
Dialectal Behavioral Therapy
Play Therapy
Animal Therapy
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SCDMH
2022.03 - 2023.07
Child and Adolescent Nurse Practitioner
SCDMH
2020.04 - 2021.02
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Metta Vita Health, LLC
2019.08 - Current
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Sunshine Pediatrics, LLC
2017.08 - 2019.08
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Gaston Family Health Services
2015.07 - 2017.07
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The Center For Child Development
2014.03 - 2014.12
Registered Nurse
Anne Grady Prescribed Pediatric Center
2012.03 - 2013.05
Registered Nurse
Heartland Of Oregon
2011.06 - 2013.12
Registered Nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital System
2011.05 - 2012.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland Of Oregon
2007.09 - 2011.06
State Tested Nurses Aide
Intelistaf Nursing Agency
2006.04 - 2006.09
Certified Nurses Aide
Evangelical Home
2005.07 - 2006.04
Dietary Aide
Evangelical Home
2004.07 - 2005.07
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Case Western Reserve University
Post Masters Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Professional Skills Institute
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Pediatric Primary Care
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan
DEA License
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