Taber Lightbourne
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Currently an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYP/Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrating clinical expertise and collaborative skills. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives and contributed significantly to psychiatric research, evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed publications. Excelled in patient care, educational instruction, and clinical supervision, enhancing treatment outcomes and advancing the field of psychiatry, particularly in both public settings and women's mental health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient's medical history and current condition to diagnose psychiatric disorders.
- Designed individualized care plans and conducted lab or diagnostic tests on patients to provide further information regarding particular mental disorders and general physical conditions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and collaborate on treatment planning.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and available treatment options.
- Monitored progress of patients through regular follow-up visits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, diagnosis, treatment plan goals and objectives, interventions provided, response to treatment, discharge summaries, and any other relevant information regarding the care of the patient.
- Provided therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
- Collaborated with nurses, doctors, social workers and psychologist to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Prescribed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- Attended conferences to stay up-to-date with best practices in psychiatry.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University Of Massachusetts-Memorial Hospital
Worcester, MA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for patients with complex mental health needs.
- Provided consultation services to primary care physicians, NPs, PAs and OB/GYNs regarding diagnosis and management of common psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted research on psychiatric disorders, treatments, and outcomes.
- Prescribed medications to treat mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Assessed and diagnosed mental health conditions using DSM-5 criteria.
- Authored articles for peer-reviewed journals related to advances in the field of psychiatry.
- Provided individualized patient care to patients with mental health issues.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to new developments in psychiatry.
- Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication by other researchers in the field of psychiatry.
- Supervised psychiatry residents during clinical rotations in the psychiatry department.
- Provided offsite supervision to psychiatry residents, NPs, social workers and psychologists covering inpatient, consult-liaison, and emergency psychiatry services at UMass Memorial Hospital
Community Psychiatry Fellow
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive psychiatric care to patients at community mental health clinic and a housing first program
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations of new patients and follow-up assessments for existing ones.
- Developed treatment plans for individuals with substance abuse, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that promote better overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, such as primary care physicians, social workers, psychologists and nurses.
- Developed and implemented a quality improvement initiative at one of my clinical sites.
- Prescribed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
- I gave a public psychiatry lecture to medical students.
Residency in Adult & Women's Mental Health
NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Performed diagnostic evaluations, including history taking, physical exams, laboratory tests, and imaging studies when appropriate, across the disciplines of internal medicine, neurology, and psychiatry.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Advised physicians across multiple disciplines (internal medicine, neurology, surgery and OB/GYN) regarding referrals for psychiatric disorders
- Worked directly with patients suffering from range of mental health problems and provided good standard of practice care.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to stay up-to-date on developments in psychiatry.
- Participated in research projects related to the field of psychiatry and women's mental health.
- Collaborated with social workers, psychologists, and medical personnel to coordinate care for patients.
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individual patients, as well as groups of patients.
- Supervised medical students and junior resident physicians during clinical rotations in the psychiatry department.
Education
M.D. - Psychiatry
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven05-2017
Master of Health Science - Neuroscience
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medical Requirements
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - History, Italian And Psychology
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT05-2008
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Patient care
- Article writing
- Assessment skills
- Clinical instruction
- Exemplary communication skills
- Collaborative skills
- Extensive research
- Educational instruction
- Public speaking
- Mentoring experience
- Clinical supervision
Certification
- Certified Java Developer, 06/01/21
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, 09/15/22
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Limited
Accomplishments
- National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry Fellow
- American Psychiatric Association Foundation Diversity Leadership Fellow
- American Psychoanalytic Association Fellow
- Miriam Kathleen Daisey Award for strength of character, personal integrity and academic performance promising of the ideal compassionate physician.
- Student Marshal for Yale School of Medicine at Yale University Commencement
- American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Travel Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
University Of Massachusetts-Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
Community Psychiatry Fellow
University of Pennsylvania
07.2021 - 06.2022
Residency in Adult & Women's Mental Health
NYP/Columbia University Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Certified Java Developer, 06/01/21
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, 09/15/22
M.D. - Psychiatry
Yale School of Medicine
Master of Health Science - Neuroscience
Yale School of Medicine
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Medical Requirements
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - History, Italian And Psychology
Middlebury College
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