Ronda Bray

Performed initial psychiatric evaluations, remotely to clients residing in Wyoming, Montana and Arizona.

Prescribed medications, ordered and evaluated diagnostic testing.

Collaborated with primary care providers to provide integrative care to adult populations.

Specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance use disorders.

Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues. Assessed ability to safely operate commercial motor vehicles per FMCSA regulations and standards. Exams provided on site, utilizing Easy DOT software at trucking companies and other employers requiring physicals. Follow all regulations per submission daily to federal website and individual state requirements.

Perform initial psychiatric consultations, assessments and treatment plans. Prescribe medications, order and evaluate diagnostic testing. Provide on-going psychiatric care, both in person and via telehealth. Perform individual and group psychotherapy. Serve as mental health liaison with primary care staff. Provide oversight for mental health performance standards, carry out health promotion activities. Special projects included root cause analysis of medication issues, multiple peer review activities, additional training in PTSD, Project OUTFIT.

Independent contractor PMHNP, providing outpatient care for rural Wyoming. Functioning as an independent provider in an independent practice state. Responsible for initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. Provide after-hours evening and weekend coverage. Initiation of Title 25's (holds), emergency crisis management, collaboration and coordination with ER physicians, family practice providers and therapists.

Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors. Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.

Sole provider covering weekends, performing daily rounds on inpatient unit. Medication management, psychiatric evaluations, discharge summaries and limited psychotherapy. Adult population with dual diagnosis.

Psychiatric evaluations and medication management in an outpatient setting. Seeing children adolescents and adults. Held lead position for developing the clinical component for a new electronic health record system. Provided both in person and telehealth visits. Coverage of inpatient unit as needed for vacations and increased census. Additional projects included development of case management call process between discharge from hospital ad follow-up appointment, developed outpatient process to expedite visits and ensure confidentiality all utilizing Six Sigma processes.

Performed admission reviews based on medical necessity. Concurrent reviews for continued stay. Monthly new employee orientation to the UR process.

Lead treatment planning conferences. Preparation of appeals for denied days. Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.