REBECCA HENNING

• Conducted thorough diagnostic evaluations and managed medication regimens for adult patients (ages 18+) while ensuring therapeutic support aligned with best practices in mental health care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial psychiatric assessments and follow-up visits for adult patients in an outpatient setting
• Diagnose mental health conditions and develop individualized treatment plans using DSM-5 criteria
• Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychotropic medications for safety and effectiveness
• Provided essential psychoeducation and supportive therapy to enhance patient well-being during routine consultations. Trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, mindfulness based therapy.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and safety planning as needed
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR-Athena)
• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment options, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with outpatient care standards
• Stay current with best practices in adult outpatient psychiatry through continuing education

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical acumen in adult outpatient psychiatric care
• Proficiency in psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic interventions
• Excellent time management and organizational skills for high-volume outpatient settings
• Clear and compassionate communication with patients and families
• Familiarity with HIPAA, outpatient billing practices, and regulatory compliance

• Performed covid-19 antigen and PCR testing
• Administered covid-19 vaccines and booster shots

• Performed duties of a registered nurse on a neuro step-down unit, including neuro-specific interventions such as TPA, lumbar drains, subdural drains, angiograms, carotid stents, seizures
• Performed duties of a registered nurse on a medical intensive care unit such as titrating medications to achieve hemodynamic stability, performed life-saving measures such as CPR, managed patients on mechanical ventilation, performed post-mortem care
• Performed duties of a registered nurse on a preadmission testing unit, including taking detailed patient histories and educating patients on upcoming surgical procedures

• Motor vehicle accident victims that were seeking pain management were treated for 3 consecutive days for spinal manipulation under anesthesia
• Verified attorney liens, procedure consents, documentation such as medicine reconciliations and patient histories
• Fulfilled doctor's orders such as IV insertion, administering drugs, and performing HcG and glucose testing