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Tania Kakar

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

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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
Tania KakarPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-PMHNP