Dual Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner providing acute care and chronic care management in both arenas of psychiatric care and primary care. Providing comprehensive care to a diverse population in multiple settings utilizing a holistic and compassionate approach. Skilled at analyzing patient histories, diagnosing a variety of complex diagnoses, providing individualized treatments, and working with interdisciplinary teams to help patients achieve and maintain health care goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP/Owner
Emerald Bridge Wellness
04.2024 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
PMHNP and Family Nurse Practitioner
Twin Cities Physicians
08.2019 - Current
Developed holistic treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications as needed for each individual case.
Provided high-quality psychiatric care for diverse populations, addressing complex mental health issues.
Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Served as a mentor to other students, sharing insights gained from personal experiences and academic coursework.
Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with fellow healthcare professionals across various disciplines involved in patient care coordination efforts.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat a panel of over 100 patients yearly with memory difficulties, dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
Medical Director
RegenLife AntiAging
10.2024 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction through consistent monitoring, follow-ups, and adjustments to care plans.
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
Admission Clinician and Case Manager
Fairview Home Care and Hospice
07.2013 - 10.2019
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
Liaised with social worker to expedite financial assistance not covered by insurance
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services
Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening, clear communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
Collaborated with primary healthcare providers to ensure seamless integration of mental health services into overall patient care plans.
Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps specifically around palliative and end-of-life discussions.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric
Oak Point University
Chicago, IL
12.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Practice Nursing