Rebecca R. Walsh
La Grange,KY
Summary
Marine Corps Veteran and newly graduated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Clinical training in outpatient, inpatient, adolescent, community, and telehealth mental healthcare settings. Experienced Registered Nurse with a background in emergency medicine, intensive care, and high-acuity patient care. Demonstrated leadership, crisis management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Skills were developed through both military service and diverse nursing experience. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to a diverse and underserved population. Seeking advanced clinical training through the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Healing Neurons
Kentucky
- 350 Clinical Hours | 270 Patient Encounters
- Completed two advanced practice psychiatric clinical rotations providing outpatient mental healthcare across the lifespan
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management visits through telehealth and in-person settings
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions
- Provided psychoeducation, supportive psychotherapy, and patient-centered treatment planning
- Collaborated with supervising providers to deliver evidence-based psychiatric care
Family Practice / Community Health Clinical Rotation
Hope Health Clinic
Kentucky
- 175 Clinical Hours | 135 Patient Encounters
- Provided primary and preventive healthcare services to uninsured and underserved patient populations across the lifespan
- Performed patient assessments, health screenings, and clinical documentation
- Assisted with management of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare providers to support continuity of care
- Developed experience addressing healthcare disparities and barriers to access within a community clinic setting
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student – Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry
The Brook Hospital KMI
Louisville, Kentucky
- 175 Clinical Hours | 135 Patient Encounters
- Provided psychiatric care for adolescent patients ages 12–18 in an inpatient behavioral health setting
- Participated in psychiatric evaluations, crisis stabilization, and interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Assisted with management of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and acute psychiatric crises
- Developed skills in suicide risk assessment, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention
Registered Nurse – Float Team ICU/Medical Surgical
Baptist Health
La Grange, Kentucky
06.2024 - Current
- Provide nursing care across ICU and medical-surgical settings
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and critical care interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Utilize EPIC for documentation and medication administration
Registered Nurse-Emergency Room, Intensive Care
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered emergency nursing care in a high-acuity trauma and emergency setting
- Managed critically ill and medically complex patients
- Responded rapidly to crisis situations and emergent patient needs
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (Travel Assignment)
Baptist Health / Aya Healthcare
La Grange, Kentucky
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided critical care nursing in intensive care settings
- Managed ventilated and medically unstable patients
- Adapted quickly to new clinical environments and workflows
Registered Nurse – ICU / OR / Medical Surgical
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care across multiple specialties
- Assisted in perioperative and critical care nursing responsibilities
- Mentored inexperienced licensed and unlicensed staff members
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in high-pressure situations
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12-2019
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05-2017
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville12-2015
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychopharmacology
- Therapeutic Communication
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- EPIC & Cerner Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Telehealth Psychiatry
Certification
- PENDING Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Kentucky
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Float Team ICU/Medical Surgical
Baptist Health
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Emergency Room, Intensive Care
University of Louisville Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (Travel Assignment)
Baptist Health / Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse – ICU / OR / Medical Surgical
Norton Healthcare
12.2016 - 01.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Healing Neurons
Family Practice / Community Health Clinical Rotation
Hope Health Clinic
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student – Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry
The Brook Hospital KMI
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Military Awards & Decorations
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Military Service
- Sergeant (E-5), United States Marine Corps
- June 2002 – June 2006
- Honorably discharged
- Demonstrated leadership, accountability, teamwork, and adaptability in high-stress environments