RACHEL COOLEY, PMHNP
Hendersonville,NC
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center, specializing in dual diagnosis treatment, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and psychopharmacology. Proven ability to implement individualized treatment plans and enhance patient engagement through effective motivational interviewing and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving stabilization and retention outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
Black Mountain, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Performs comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions to inform treatment decisions.
- Prescribes and manage psychotropic medications and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including buprenorphine and methadone.
- Develops and implements individualized, client-centered treatment plans based on DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria to address unique patient needs.
- Delivers psychotherapy interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve stabilization, retention in treatment, and relapse prevention outcomes.
- Facilitates patient engagement in therapeutic, educational, and social programming to promote long-term recovery outcomes.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
AdventHealth Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided psychiatric assessment and medication management across acute and chronic mental health presentations.
- Conducted medical rule-outs including neurological, developmental, and genetic considerations contributing to psychiatric symptomology.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusted treatment plans, and ensured continuity of care.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary providers to optimize patient stabilization and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Intern
Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center
Asheville, NC
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered direct psychiatric care to child and adolescent patients in crisis stabilization setting.
- Conducted daily mental status assessments and monitored behavioral health changes.
- Collaborated with families in treatment planning to promote long-term stability.
- Assisted in implementing evidence-based interventions for acute psychiatric crises.
Registered Nurse
Pardee Hospital
Hendersonville, NC
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge in high-acuity medical settings.
- Stabilized rapidly changing conditions and coordinated interdisciplinary care plans.
- Provided patient education to reduce symptom recurrence and improve health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence, KS
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient nursing care from admission through discharge.
- Coordinated treatment planning with physicians and interdisciplinary staff.
- Provided patient education to support long-term health management.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Walden University
10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Walden University
08.2018
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Neosho County Community College
12.2015
Bachelor of General Studies - Literature, Language & Writing
University of Kansas
05.2010
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR)
- Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Management
- Methadone to Buprenorphine Transitions
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Psychopharmacology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Stabilization
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC), ANCC, 2020
- Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP), ANCB, 2023
Publications
Anderson C, Cooley R, Patil D, Transitioning from high-dose methadone to buprenorphine using a microdosing approach: unique considerations at ASAM level 3 facilities., Journal of Addiction Medicine, 09/26/22, 10.1097/ADM.0000000000001085
Credentials
- MSN
- PMHNP-BC
- CARN-AP
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
AdventHealth Hendersonville
02.2022 - 07.2022
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner Intern
Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center
01.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Pardee Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Walden University
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Bachelor of General Studies - Literature, Language & Writing
University of Kansas