Paula Quattlebaum DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Arkadelphia,AR
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner demonstrating superior patient assessment and medication management skills. Committed to providing holistic and patient centered health care with several years experience as a DNP-prepared PMHNP-BC and several years of bedside psychiatric nursing experience. Well-versed in providing intervention through medication and therapy for patients suffering from acute, chronic, and drug induced mental illnesses within the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
Baptist Health Behavioral Services Group
Malvern, AR
05.2024 - Current
- Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and medication intervention/management to treat adults 18-65 that suffered from various mental illnesses.
- Variety of medication management to treat variety of mental health disorders; Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar, Insomnia, Psychosis, and Substance abuse
- Help coordinate care for all patients with collaboration with MDs, APRNs, Social Workers and LPC
- Provided direct quality care to patients suffering from various mental illnesses by completing thorough psychiatric evaluation/intakes and follow ups.
- Sufficiently documented all patient charting (initial evaluations and follow ups)
APRN
Hope & Wellness, PLLC
Malvern, AR
03.2024 - Current
- Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and medication intervention/management to treat adults 18-65 that suffered from various mental illnesses.
- Variety of medication management to treat variety of mental health disorders; Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar, Insomnia, Psychosis, and Substance abuse
- Help coordinate care for all patients with collaboration with psychiatrist, APRNs, and LPC
- Provided direct quality care to patients suffering from various mental illnesses by completing thorough psychiatric evaluation/intakes and follow ups.
- Sufficiently documented all patient charting (initial evaluations and follow ups)
APRN Coordinator for Pulaski County CSU
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
Little Rock, AR
10.2022 - Current
- Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and medication intervention/management to treat adults 18-65 that suffered from various mental illnesses.
- Variety of medication management to treat variety of substance abuse such as alcohol, benzodiazepine, opiates, and methamphetamine.
- Help coordinate relapse prevention strategies alongside treatment team; nurses, social worker, and case management.
- Help coordinate rehab placement and other discharge placements with treatment team.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients suffering from various mental illnesses by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sufficiently documented all patient charting (initial evaluations, follow ups, and discharge notes) in EPIC on daily basis.
- Coordinate and manage all APRNs at Pulaski County CSU and NWA CSU.
Psych RN
RN Psych, Baptist Health Medical Center
Malvern, AR
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group settings to allow demonstration of coping mechanisms
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others
- Provided direct quality care to patients suffering from various mental illnesses by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
PMHNP Student
PMHNP Practicum, Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations upon admission to inpatient unit.
- Collaborated with psychiatric mental health APRNs, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and registered nurses to provide best treatment plan for patients in inpatient unit.
- Consulted with APRN or Psychiatrist regarding patient care and treatment management.
- Medication management for patients that suffer from various psychiatric conditions.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients that suffered from episodic, acute or chronic mental illnesses.
- Provide therapeutic communication, education, and counseling to patients in inpatient unit.
- Sufficiently documented all patient charting (initial evaluations, follow ups, and discharge notes) in EPIC on daily basis.
PMHNP Practicum, Juvenile Detention Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in order to treat youth that suffered from mental illnesses
- Utilized various therapy modalities (group, CBT, mindfulness, psychoeducational) in order to treat youth within JDC
- Maintained documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary
- Complete psychosocial assessments on adolescents at JDC
- Applied de-escalation techniques when dealing with adolescents suffering from behavioral issues.
RN Psych, Conway Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Deescalated adolescents that suffered from crisis situations and negative behaviors
- Conducted group therapy sessions regarding positive coping techniques to address various mental health concerns
- Administered medications (oral and injections) to help care for adolescents that suffered from various mental illnesses.
Education
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia05-2016
Skills
- Workplace professionalism
- Critical thinking abilities
- Administrative management
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals
- Psychiatric medication management
- Patient-focused care
- Integrated healthcare methodology
- Effective oral and written communication
- Understanding of healthcare systems
- Effective time management
Certification
- Arkansas APRN License 221823 Expires 02/2028
- Prescriptive Authority: 136891
- Active DEA: MQ7509790
- NPI: 1487376935
- ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Board Certification: 2022027660 Expires: 08/23/2027
- CAQH ID: 15727362
- Arkansas RN License - R101178 Expires: 02/2028
- BLS Expires: 11/2027
- MOAB Expires: 04/2027
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider: Certification #342985 Expires: 03/20/2027
Timeline
APRN
Baptist Health Behavioral Services Group
05.2024 - Current
APRN
Hope & Wellness, PLLC
03.2024 - Current
APRN Coordinator for Pulaski County CSU
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
10.2022 - Current
PMHNP Practicum, Juvenile Detention Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
PMHNP Student
PMHNP Practicum, Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2022
Psych RN
RN Psych, Baptist Health Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2022
RN Psych, Conway Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 04.2020
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University