Tamala Russell Reed, DNP
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital. Expert in addiction medicine and mental health, adept at delivering comprehensive treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates exceptional patient advocacy and telemedicine proficiency, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital
Miami, FL
11.2016 - Current
- Perform comprehensive physical and psychiatric evaluations to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Specialize in opioid and alcohol addiction management, prescribing medications such as Suboxone, Naltrexone, Vivitrol, and Subutex.
- Collaborate with Dade County Drug Court to deliver Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to court-mandated clients.
- Provide expert medication management for psychotropic agents, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics, within an outpatient care setting.
- Ensure compliance with Jackson Health System policies by maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of treatment plans, progress notes, and medication consultations.
- Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sunrise Detox Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Perform comprehensive health and physical assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and medication reviews, ensuring timely identification and escalation of emergent situations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessment data, implementing therapeutic interventions as required.
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of treatment plans, progress notes, medication consultations, and services in alignment with Sunrise Detox Facility policies.
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, providing supervision, support, and guidance to optimize client care.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Veteran Examoiner
Birmingham, AL
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Comprehensive General Medical Exams.
- Head-to-Toe Physicals
- Independent Medical Opinion (IMO).
- Medical Records Review (MRR/MMR).
- Cognitive Screening Test.
- Pre-Discharge BDD Exams
- Advocated for patients' health and wellbeing, acting as a liaison between patients and other healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hillcrest Behavoiral Hospital
Birmingham, AL
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Performs comprehensive, accurate, thorough assessments and required assessment documentation of children and adult populations.
- Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment to fit individual patient needs.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Able to read X-rays and refer as medically necessary.
- Collaborates with nurses, physiatrists, dieticians, pharmacologists, medical doctors, and families to better manage challenging cases.
- Work harmoniously with a multidisciplinary team by making appropriate referrals.
- Recognizes emergent cases and is able to triage appropriately.
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Health Care Clinic
Storm Lake, IA
01.2013 - 02.2013
- Independently conducts age-appropriate histories and physical examinations for patients with complex, acute, critical, and chronic conditions.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests tailored to the patient’s specific age, and clinical needs.
- Implements targeted interventions to promote physiological stability and recovery.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care through appropriate referrals and consultations.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL04-2023
Post-Master's Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health
Florida International University
Miami, FL06-2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Advance Nurse Practice
Florida International University
Miami, FL08-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing
Miami, FL05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
Florida Memorial University
Miami, FL01-2003
Skills
- Addiction medicine
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Medical detoxification
- Physical examinations
- Telemedicine proficiency
- Health promotion
- Family medicine
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
Websites
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certified (DBT)
- BLS
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sunrise Detox Center
09.2016 - 08.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Veteran Examoiner
01.2016 - 08.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hillcrest Behavoiral Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner
United Health Care Clinic
01.2013 - 02.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Florida
Post-Master's Degree - Psychiatric Mental Health
Florida International University
Master of Science in Nursing - Advance Nurse Practice
Florida International University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Information Management
Florida Memorial University
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