PONGKARN KATE CHAMPACHEEN
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with 18+ years of progressive clinical experience across primary care, medical-surgical, behavioral health, emergency preparedness, and substance abuse rehabilitation. Proven expertise in crisis mental health assessment, high-acuity patient care (1:6 Med-Surg and 1:8 Psych ratios), case management, and multidisciplinary team leadership in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Recognized for exceptional performance during the COVID-19 response and for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Arizona-licensed and eager to leverage clinical excellence, leadership skills, and cultural competence to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team while advancing nursing professionalism and community health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive mental health crisis assessments in the Intake department; determine appropriate level of care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, patient-centered placements.
- Provide direct nursing care in Pediatric and Adult Psychiatric units (weekends and as needed), managing complex psychiatric and co-occurring substance-use conditions.
- Utilize CIWA and COWS protocols, deliver family counseling via the Modify Matrix program, and maintain security of controlled substances and medical equipment.
- Champion infection-control best practices and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in Cerner.
- 156-bed full-service mental health hospital
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Night Shift)
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered high-quality night-shift care to medical-surgical patients (1:6 ratio) while assuming charge nurse responsibilities, including triage, floating to ER/LR, and mentoring staff.
- Managed acute conditions (stroke, MI, respiratory failure, end-stage cancer, diabetes crises) and performed advanced procedures (CPR/ACLS, IV therapy, thoracentesis, blood transfusion, wound care, tracheostomy/colostomy care).
- Nominated for and received DAISY Award (January 2022) for consistent extraordinary patient care.
- 267-bed full-service hospital
Registered Nurse (Primary Care / Emergency Preparedness)
U.S. Embassy
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Led Emergency Preparedness Program for U.S. personnel and Eligible Family Members: developed emergency kits, delivered BLS/ACLS training, and coordinated mass-casualty response.
- Performed COVID-19 screening, contact tracing, and quarantine management; recognized with two U.S. Embassy Honor Awards (July 2020) for innovative solutions that protected mission staff and contained viral spread.
- Provided well-child/adult exams, vaccinations, travel medicine, medevac coordination, triage, and referral management across six missions in Southeast Asia.
Nurse Specialist – Substance & Drug Abuse Rehabilitation
Chumpolburi Hospital
Surin, Thailand
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Served as case manager for inpatient/outpatient alcohol and substance-abuse rehabilitation program; delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy, family counseling, and Matrix Model interventions.
- Coordinated Anti-Tuberculosis and Sexual-Transmitted Disease clinics with health-promotion initiatives.
- 60-bed general hospital; “White Clinic” rehabilitation center
Staff/Charge Nurse – Medical-Surgical
Chumpolburi Hospital
Surin, Thailand
11.2007 - 04.2019
- Rotated shifts in 32-bed Med-Surg unit (1:6 ratio); managed acute and chronic conditions in adults and children (stroke, MI, active TB in negative-pressure rooms, HIV/STDs, post-operative GI cancers, thalassemia, dengue).
- Supervised nursing documentation quality improvement, preceptored senior students and new graduates, and served as charge nurse with triage and floating duties.
Education
Certified Nursing Specialty - Substance and Drug Abuse
Mahasarakham University
Thailand01-2016
Bachelor of Nursing Science - undefined
Boromrajonni College of Nursing
Surin, Thailand01-2006
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN03-2027
Skills
- Clinical — Mental health crisis assessment, Med-Surg acute care, substance-abuse rehabilitation (CIWA/COWS, Matrix Model), emergency preparedness, medevac coordination, infection control
- Technical — Cerner & MEDITECH EMR, EKG, AED, infusion pumps, lab specimen collection, respiratory panels, PAP smear assistance
- Leadership — Charge nurse, preceptor, quality documentation improvement, multidisciplinary team coordination, data analysis (Microsoft Office, SPSS)
- Soft Skills — Patient/family counseling, cross-cultural communication, high-pressure decision-making, customer correspondence
Certification
- Arizona Registered Nurse License #272161 – Issued 8 Mar 2022, Active through 1 Apr 2026
- New York Registered Nurse License #769958 – Issued 22 May 2019, Active through 31 Jan 2025
- Florida Registered Nurse License #9561793 – Issued 9 Apr 2021, Expired 31 Jul 2024
- BLS Provider (AHA) – Expires Aug 2022
- Additional: EX300 Bloodborne Pathogens, COVID-19 Contact Tracing (Johns Hopkins), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Substance Abuse, Matrix Program in Substance Abuse
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Night Shift)
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
04.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse (Primary Care / Emergency Preparedness)
U.S. Embassy
01.2020 - 02.2021
Nurse Specialist – Substance & Drug Abuse Rehabilitation
Chumpolburi Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2019
Staff/Charge Nurse – Medical-Surgical
Chumpolburi Hospital
11.2007 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Nursing Science - undefined
Boromrajonni College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Specialty - Substance and Drug Abuse
Mahasarakham University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
AWARDS & HONORS
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses – Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, January 2022, U.S. Embassy Honor Award – For exceptional COVID-19 response and contact tracing, July 2020, U.S. Embassy Honor Award – For innovative solution protecting mission and local community, July 2020