Tania Kakar
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-PMHNP
Summary
Motivated and compassionate new grad Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a strong academic foundation and a genuine passion for providing holistic mental health care. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, utilizing my exceptional assessment and therapeutic skills to deliver personalized treatment plans and foster a supportive environment for patients. Committed to delivering evidence-based care, building strong patient relationships, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote mental wellness. Seeking an APP residency opportunity to begin my professional journey in a challenging and rewarding role as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing-Surgical Services
Baptist Health Lexington
06.2009 - Current
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Served as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
- Assisted in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient
- Provided for accurate care and handling of specimens
- Observed and enforced strict standards of asepsis
- Observed, checked and monitored all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly
- Handled patient documentation
- Inventoried all items both pre- and post-surgery
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Louisville Kentucky
8 2021 - 5 2022
- Provided mental health care to a variety of patients from the ages of late teens to older adults
Nursing- Automation Specialist
Kentucky Blood Center
04.2006 - 03.2009
- Determined blood and blood components donor eligibility using specific FDA, Octopharma and AABB guidelines
- Performed phlebotomies for automated blood collection procedures
- Collected Red Cells, Plasma, Platelets, and Peripheral Stem Cells using MCS+, Trima Accel, Cobe Spectra and Auto-C pheresis machines
- Maintained donor records including archival and final review
- Performed and documented equipment quality control and maintenance
- Provided donor focused customer service and care
Nursing-Telemetry
St. Joseph Healthcare
08.2005 - 10.2005
- Managed and coordinated care of telemetry monitored patients
- Documented nursing care and patient status
- Provided safe environment and promoted quality care
- Recognized cardiac arrhythmias and provided appropriate interventions
- Identified cardiac patient at risk for complications and provided appropriate interventions
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 05.2001 -
Skills
Operating Room Education Team Chair 2014-2020 and Employee Relations Committee Team Chair 2021-current
Glucometer Q/C and Trainer 2010-current
Surgical Services Nursing Preceptor and Mentor 2010-current
20 Operating Room Charge Nurse 2023-current
American Heart Association AED/CPR certified
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) since 2019 Certification # 1751317
Kentucky Registered Nurse License #1105941
20 OR suites Surgical Services Charge Nurse 2023-current
Timeline
Nursing-Surgical Services
Baptist Health Lexington
06.2009 - Current
Nursing- Automation Specialist
Kentucky Blood Center
04.2006 - 03.2009
Nursing-Telemetry
St. Joseph Healthcare
08.2005 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
05.2001 -
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Louisville Kentucky
8 2021 - 5 2022