Taunya Franklin-Stapf
Portland,OR
Summary
Medical professional offering strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise in the field of behavioral health and psychiatry. Honed over nine years of experience in child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and dual diagnosis populations. Background experience in acute inpatient, outpatient, addiction medicine and forensic medicine.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Administration Hospital
Portland, OR
01.2024 - Current
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Developed treatment plans based on assessment findings and established goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ginger Health
Remote
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for members across Oregon and Washington state
- Counseling/Education on medication, appropriate treatments, and self-management strategies
- Prescribe evidence based psychotropic medication in an effective manner and manage adverse effects
- Collaboration with in-house psychologists, counselors, and staff as well as other care providers in a team-oriented approach to treatment.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Core Health
Longview, Washington
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Conduct psychiatric initial assessments and evaluations for patients across the lifespan
- Provide medication management, prescription renewals and adjustment to medication when appropriate via prescriptive authority
- Provide treatment and management of substance use disorders
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests
- Precept and supervise graduate students in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree programs
- Referral to appropriate services for continued care, medical and specialized care.
- Assist with improving clinic and prescribing policies
- Assist with updating and implementing revised controlled substance patient agreement policies.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
River Hills Health Center
Ottumwa, Iowa
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Conduct psychiatric initial assessments and evaluations for patients across the lifespan
- Contract with local jail and state prison for psychiatric care of inmates
- Provide medication management, prescription renewals and adjustment to medication when appropriate via prescriptive authority
- Provide treatment and management of substance use disorders
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with therapists to facilitate the development of a Zoom group therapy program tailored for adolescent teen girls during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Precept and supervise graduate students in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree programs
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Saint Alexius Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Observed and assess trends in physical and mental health.
- Independently conducted education groups for patients
- Educated patients and their family members regarding patient's illness and treatment plan.
- Administered oral and injectable medications.
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse with supervision of RNs, LPNs and patient care technicians.
Psychiatric RN
Saint Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
Saint Louis, Missouri
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and document assessments, treatments, medications and follow-up care
- Assess patients for medication effectiveness and adverse effects
- Provide patient education regarding medications and treatment plan
- Fulfill the role of charge nurse with the responsibility to supervise LPNs, and patient care technicians.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UnitedHealthcare
Saint Louis, Missouri
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided moderately complex telephonic nursing assessment, evaluation and medical/health advice to patients.
- Directed patient to appropriate levels of care based on assessment within United Healthcare guidelines
- Provided health education to patients and their families
- Expedited emergency calls as needed
Program Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
Saint Louis, Missouri
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
- Administered long-acting injections of antipsychotic medications.
- Assisted in the management of the Suboxone program.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Supervised medical assistants
Psychiatric Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Observe and assess trends in physical and mental health
- Independently conduct education groups for patients
- Educate patients and their family members regarding patient's illness and treatment plan
- Administer oral and injectable medications
- Fulfill the role of charge nurse with supervision of RNs, LPNs and patient care technicians.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SSM DePaul Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Education
Master of Science: Nursing-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing -
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MO05.2014
Bachelor of Arts, English -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2011
Certification
- Oregon Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, 12/31/2024
- Oregon Registered Nurse, 12/31/2024
- Washington Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, 12/31/2025
- ANCC certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC (Across the Lifespan), July 2, 2024
- DEA, September 30, 2025
- MAT Certification: obtained 16 hours of comprehensive training in the prevention, identification and treatment of opioid use disorder.
Awards
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Loan Repayment Award
- Awarded for: participation in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Loan Repayment Program from 2020-2023, showcasing a proactive commitment to addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved areas.
- Effectively contributed to the recruitment and retention of vital health professionals, significantly increasing access to Substance Use Disorder treatment and playing a pivotal role in preventing overdose deaths.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Administration Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Core Health
03.2022 - 11.2023
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ginger Health
02.2022 - 07.2024
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
River Hills Health Center
07.2019 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Saint Alexius Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UnitedHealthcare
04.2017 - 04.2018
Psychiatric RN
Saint Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 09.2019
Program Nurse
CenterPointe Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2018
Psychiatric Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2016
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
SSM DePaul Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Science: Nursing-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Associate in Applied Science, Nursing -
Saint Louis Community College
Bachelor of Arts, English -
Missouri State University
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