Stephanie Kincade
Shelbyville,IN
Summary
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health support. Strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and dedication to patient well-being. Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments, ensuring effective care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical & Specialty Care Registered Nurse
Major Health Partners
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed and managed behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, delirium, acute altered mental status, and substance withdrawal in a high-acuity medical setting.
- Utilized evidence-based assessment tools including CIWA-Ar, SLUMS, and CAM to identify alcohol withdrawal, cognitive impairment, and delirium, communicating findings to providers to support treatment planning.
- Implemented nonpharmacological de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication strategies to promote patient safety and reduce behavioral escalation.
- Collaborated with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate care for patients with complex medical and psychiatric comorbidities.
- Administered medications, monitored treatment response, and documented changes in physical, cognitive, and behavioral status to facilitate timely interventions.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care including wound management, postoperative recovery, and ongoing assessment of patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Assessed social determinants of health, medication access barriers, and psychosocial factors impacting treatment adherence among high-risk patient populations.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans and provided patient education to improve self-management, reduce hospital readmissions, and decrease emergency department utilization.
Chronic Care Case Management
Major Health Partners
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assessed social determinants of health, medication access barriers, and psychosocial factors impacting treatment adherence among high-risk patient populations.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans and provided patient education to improve self-management, reduce hospital readmissions, and decrease emergency department utilization.
Diabetic Education Clinic
Major Health Partners
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Educated patients with multiple chronic conditions on medication management, disease monitoring, and lifestyle adherence and metabolic control.
- Advocated for medically underserved patients by securing medication assistance resources and conducting successful peer-to-peer insurance reviews to obtain approval for essential therapies.
Education
Master of Science (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Indiana05-2026
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
IUPUC
Indiana05-2016
Associate of Science (ASN) - Nursing
Ivy Tech
Indiana05-2015
Associate of Arts - Organizational Communications
University of Southern Indiana
Indiana05-2004
Skills
- CARE COORDINATION
- PATIENT EDUCATION
- IV THERAPY
- THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION
- BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- PMHNP-BC: ANCC Certification (Background Check & Fingerprinting in Progress) – Board Exam Passed 05/18/2026
- DEA Registration: Pending/In-Progress
- RN License #: 28228969A
- ACLS/CPR Certification: American Heart Association (Exp: 07/2026)
CLINICAL PMHNP EXPERIENCE
- Completed 520 + hours of supervised clinical rotations in the following settings with active participation in patient care while learning to assess patients, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, prescribed medications, educated patients and emphasize wellness/therapeutic modalities while building foundational clinical skills and judgment necessary to become a licensed PMHNP.
- Primary Care, Geriatric focus 260 hours
- Primary Care, Pediatrics 130 hours
- Primary Care, Across the lifespan 130 hours
- Primary Care, Behavioral therapy 60 hours
Timeline
Medical-Surgical & Specialty Care Registered Nurse
Major Health Partners
01.2021 - Current
Chronic Care Case Management
Major Health Partners
01.2019 - 01.2021
Diabetic Education Clinic
Major Health Partners
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
IUPUC
Associate of Science (ASN) - Nursing
Ivy Tech
Associate of Arts - Organizational Communications
University of Southern Indiana
Master of Science (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University