Nikol Hamilton

• Adjunct External Lecturer for LPN/BSN virtual students

Courses: Didactic/Practicum

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Population & Community Health Nursing

• Served as a liaison between the nursing program and clinical sites, establishing partnerships for enhanced student experiences.
• Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique virtual challenges.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualized coaching to promote academic success.
• Assisted with program accreditation efforts by compiling data on student outcomes and providing documentation as needed.

• Owner/Prescriber/Provider Private Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
• Family/Community Clinical Nurse Specialist & Educator
• Faith based brief solutions psychotherapist
• Christian nurse peer network community educator - virtual meetings
• Evaluate and analyze violence prevention needs of specialty populations to include youth and adult case work for IPV/DV/Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking/Suicide Prevention & teen girls to women through reproductive years
• Educator & clinician for maternal mental health; harm reduction instructor
• Forensic APRN supporting victims of violence to navigate medical-legal issues
• Crisis intervention and consultation with collateral parties within multi-layered and complex systems
• Defense & Independent forensic medical exam observer & documentation specialist
• Conduct community assessments/research synthesis for program prioritization and education needs
• Offer supportive counseling, medication management, genetic testing, diagnostic evaluations, and brief psychotherapy to teens through adults to improve their mental wellness
• Assist attorneys for victim preparation and victim impact statement support
• Order, analyze, and interpret psychological testing for mental health validity
• Address questions regarding mental health issues and provide resources for precision care
• Conduct crisis assessment and interventions for mental health stabilization & suicide prevention
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each patient and prescribe necessary medications according to diagnosis
• Promote brain health initiatives through holistic psychoeducation & offer integrative psychiatry via concierge care
• Identify case management needs for survivors of violence/catastrophic illness or medical trauma recovery or lived experience support for suicide
• Coordinate local and community resources to optimize survivor success & maternal mental health
• Case management expertise for prioritized coordination of care needs
• Deliver care via private practice clinic + telehealth for self pay and commercial policy holders
• Conduct faith based equine assisted psychotherapy sessions at private farm for trauma focused care with horses and humans for healing

• Educated colleagues on best practices in legal nurse consulting, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the organization.
• Developed comprehensive knowledge of legal aspects affecting healthcare providers, contributing to more effective representation in court proceedings.
• Supported survivor mental healthcare through
  • Victim Impact Support
  • Court Accompaniment
  • Restorative Justice Circles for family violence needs
  • Harm Reduction Planning
• Increased the likelihood of positive case resolution through prompt identification of potential areas for settlement negotiations or alternative dispute resolution strategies.
• Enhanced attorney understanding of complex medical issues by creating clear and concise reports detailing case analysis findings.
• Owner of Med-Pro Review, INC (2006-2017) and creative nursepreneur rebranding the Flagship Justice Rx program in 2018
• Forensic APRN Fact Witness/Subject Matter Expert
• Nurse Mediator for civil justice needs for victims of violence or workplace civility issues

• 1099 Contractor
• Pop Up Clinic concept initiated to assist the therapy office to build & scale practice needs for their collaborative work space model
• Provided medication management, genetic testing, crisis care, and diagnostic assessments for self-pay clients
• Spiritual counseling & grief expert
• Studied and evaluated a range of mental health disorders to provide accurate diagnosis to patients enrolled in therapy with other providers on site
• Participated as an interdisciplinary team member for a collaborative care clinic
• Lead suicide prevention advocate for community center collaborations

• 1099 Contractor
• Provided medication management, brief psychotherapy, genetic testing, and neuro-cognitive assessments
• Worked as a sole APRN/PMHNP for integrative office with 9 therapists
• Accepted referrals internally and externally for a variety of underinsured, self pay, and insured patients with low income needs
• Coordinated case management needs of psychiatric patients using biopsychosocial approach to support mental health improvements
• Crisis care for mental health emergencies and suicide prevention educator
• Spiritual care clinician for religious abuse recovery

• Interim locum position as APRN for adult psychiatric clients needing medication management and psychiatric evaluations
• Offered genetic testing for psychiatric needs
• Conducted brief psychotherapeutic interventions for emotional/mental health stabilization during acute transitions or crisis care

• Hired to initiate a pilot program for behavioral health for integrated care teams (90 days)
• Developed mental health program for psychiatric access
• Served medicaid, medicare, and commercial pants needing mental health evaluations and medication management
• Conducted brief psychotherapy for mental wellness needs
• Ordered lab, genetic testing, and interpreted results
• Monitored and provided treatment recommendations for collaborative care team with multiple PCP teams leads

• Guided the Accountable Care Organization members of the CPC model via telephonic interventions for chronic care management and risk assessments
• Demonstrated excellence in motivational interviewing
• Data abstractor for quality improvement needs

• Fellowship of Christian Nursing Students Mentor
  Courses Taught: Nursing Research, Nursing Junior Class - Fundamentals, ATI Prep.
• Facilitated engaging classroom discussions on evidence-based nursing practices, encouraging critical thinking and application of knowledge.
• Contributed to the development of a comprehensive BSN nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with re-accreditation standards.

Interim Quick Relief for Clinical Instructor for Med-Surg I for Winter/Spring Sessions

• Diploma Seeking RN cohorts for didactic & clinical practicum supervision
  

ARNEC Faculty - Dual Contract with Community Education Dept

• Zumba Instructor on Campus for college credit activity for physical education
• Zumba Toning 6week Community Challenge Event
• Entrepreneurship Instructor - "Operation Jumpstart" Program

LPN to RN Fast Track program to BSN students in Rural Arkansas

• Telehealth Faculty for courses Fundamentals & Leadership
• Clinical Evaluator for 9 sites of LPN to RN students

Clinical Instructor for BSN Students

• Courses Taught: Pediatrics, Fundamentals, and Senior Capstone

• ACH various roles: New Grad RN/ Staff RN/ Preceptor/ Evidenced Based Practice Academy Mentor/ Pediatric Telehealth Initiative/Clinical Education Specialist
• 3Blue (Post-op Surgery/Trauma); 3Orange (Ortho); Express Care Unit (Pre-Post Op Surgery)
• Ethics Committee Member
• Child Protection Center Member/Forensic Nurse Consult
• New Hire Orientation Lead
• Professional Development Event Planning & Speaker