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Tina Shelton Coomer

Mt. Pleasant,SC

Summary

Board-Certified PMHNP experienced in delivering comprehensive psychiatric treatment and managing diverse patient populations. Enhanced patient care and team dynamics through effective communication and crisis intervention. Committed to advancing mental health services in flexible telepsychiatry settings.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

PMHNP

Family health care
Richmond, Ky
01.2020 - Current
  • Delivered psychiatric care for diverse mental health conditions and addiction treatment, improving patient outcomes through tailored interventions.
  • Introduced innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and enhanced overall patient care quality.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Assessed customer needs quickly to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

PMHNP

Family health care center
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided treatment for various psychiatric conditions, including bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Earned certification in addiction counseling through SAMHSA, expanding expertise in addiction treatment strategies.
  • Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and patient care outcomes.

Collaborated with diverse coworkers to meet project goals and resolve product and service-related issues.

Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

PMHNP

Lifestance
Lexington, Ky
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Delivered comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment to diverse patient populations.
  • Executed day-to-day duties to support operational effectiveness.
  • Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved collaboration and outcomes within the team.
  • Collaborated with diverse coworkers to meet objectives and resolve issues impacting products and services.

Sales Representative

Snap Diagnostics
Lexington
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Facilitated sales of home-testing sleep apnea devices, improving access for patients.
  • Engaged customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Demonstrated products effectively to highlight features and benefits.
  • Collaborated with team members to strategize sales approaches and improve techniques.
  • Collaborated with allergy, primary care, ENT, and pulmonary physicians to support patient referrals.

Specialty Manager

Allergan/ Actavis Pharmaceuticals
Lexington
04.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw Southeast territory as exclusive sales representative for Lexington, guiding primary care representatives on product knowledge and effective sales strategies to enhance market penetration.
  • Promoted combination product for Alzheimer's and atypical antipsychotic for bipolar disorder, integrating SSRI and SNRI for depression to expand treatment options.
  • Directed the Southeast territory as the exclusive sales representative for Lexington, guiding primary care representatives on product knowledge and sales strategies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with physicians, nursing staff, and pharmacy personnel to facilitate collaboration and improve patient care outcomes.
  • Engaged in contract pharmacy negotiations and managed patient access with healthcare providers.
  • Primary interactions occurred with Neurology, Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and various psychiatric centers within rural health.

Urology Specialty Manager

Actavis Pharmaceuticals
Lexington, Ky
03.2010 - 04.2015
  • Managed Urology Specialty operations focusing on medications for BPH and OAB, along with treatment alternatives to surgery.
  • Educated surgeons on testosterone therapy and outlined benefits of various treatment options for benign prostatic hypertrophy, enhancing their clinical decision-making.
  • Advised on optimal patient insurance plans as managed care specialist, improving access to effective treatments for patients.
  • Conducted RN education sessions and identified appropriate patient types for therapy.
  • Coordinated dinner programs with specialty speakers for primary care and internal medicine physicians, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in urology.
  • Acted as a managed care specialist, advising on the most effective patient insurance plans.

Sales Representative

Wyeth
Lexington
12.1999 - 10.2009
  • Engaged physicians across specialties including gynecology, psychiatry, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, and family practice to promote product offerings and address their needs.
  • Demonstrated products and explained features to potential clients.
  • Engaged customers to understand their needs and recommend solutions.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels and restocking supplies.

Marketing Representative

Caretenders Home Health and Adult Day care
Lexington, Ky
10.1998 - 12.1999
  • Drove 111% growth in adult day care and home health services through targeted marketing strategies.
  • Boosted adult day care attendance by 110% in six months by implementing engaging community outreach programs.
  • Marketed home health services to potential clients and their families through targeted outreach efforts.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials for community outreach events.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to understand client needs and preferences.

Staff RN

St Joseph Hospital -Humana
Lexington, Ky
02.1997 - 06.1999
  • Worked in outpatient surgery focusing on pre-operative and post-operative care for patients.
  • Conducted health histories, ECGs, lab draws, and IV administration, improving patient readiness and care for 8-10 patients daily.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive post-operative care plans for wound care and infection prevention, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Conducted health histories, ECGs, lab draws, and IV administration for 8-10 patients daily.
  • Ensured adherence to JCAHO and safety standards during procedures.
  • Coordinated with surgical schedulers for pre and post-operative nurse staffing and medical assistant support.
  • Collaborated with circulating RNs to streamline operational flow in surgical environment, facilitating optimal patient recovery.

Staff Nurse

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Ky
05.1996 - 06.1998
  • Worked as a psychiatric unit RN in an inpatient setting specializing in addiction and crisis management.
  • Obtained telemetry certification for cardiac arrhythmias and provided post-operative care for cardiac bypass patients and chronic GI conditions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams, including residents and physicians, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs to improve patients' coping mechanisms and interpersonal skills.

Education

Masters - Psychiatric Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan
Indiana

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Kentucky
Lexington

Skills

  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient education
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Care coordination
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure

Timeline

PMHNP

Family health care
01.2020 - Current

PMHNP

Family health care center
01.2020 - Current

PMHNP

Lifestance
03.2018 - 08.2021

Sales Representative

Snap Diagnostics
06.2016 - 01.2018

Specialty Manager

Allergan/ Actavis Pharmaceuticals
04.2015 - 01.2016

Urology Specialty Manager

Actavis Pharmaceuticals
03.2010 - 04.2015

Sales Representative

Wyeth
12.1999 - 10.2009

Marketing Representative

Caretenders Home Health and Adult Day care
10.1998 - 12.1999

Staff RN

St Joseph Hospital -Humana
02.1997 - 06.1999

Staff Nurse

University of Kentucky
05.1996 - 06.1998

Masters - Psychiatric Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Kentucky
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