Doctor of Nursing Practice

Perform Initial psychiatric evaluation, diagnoses, dose referral to psychotherapy for symptoms management. 
•	Oversaw psychiatric medication management services for different populations (Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance patients)
•	Evaluated patients using telepsychiatry for assessments to make medication adjustments based on trending for better outcomes
•	Exercised judgment to determine conditions and behaviors that required psychological testing, interventions, consultation, and referral
•	Ordered, interpreted, prescribed, and documented patient behaviors and progress in relation to pharmacologic and testing interventions
•	Participate in daily rounding, as part of the multidisciplinary team
•	Designed self-management guidelines that patients and their care providers could easily follow and apply 
•	Prepared and submitted billing documents to payers following coding standards 


DNP, PMHNP-BC

•	Provided direct nursing care to patients from admission to discharge     
•	Ensured efficacy of treatment regimens in accordance with behavioral health protocol
•	Managed staff assignments 
•	Conducted patient and staff rounds
•	Reviewed bedside reports by nurses at the beginning and end of shifts
•	Ensured smooth run of unit 
•	Oversaw readiness of bed space for new admissions


Continue Care (LTAC) Charge Nurse

•	Conducted intake assessment through interview with patient family to gather patient history	
•	Assessed and prepared medication protocol for patient’s detoxification
•	Distinguished between normal and abnormal results for use by NPs/MDs
•	Planned and coordinated nursing care by working closely with physicians and nursing staff 
•	Planned and coordinated nursing care for patients with eating and various disorders
•	Administered medications and monitored for side effects
•	Evaluated laboratory results for abnormal values 
•	Educated caretakers and family members in providing patients support
•	Administered and observed patients’ reaction to psychotropic drugs and other medications
•	Collaborated with various healthcare professionals determine optimal patient care


Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency

House Supervisor ICU

Perform Initial psychiatric evaluation, diagnoses, dose referral to psychotherapy for symptoms management.
• Oversaw psychiatric medication management services for different populations (Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance patients)
• Evaluated patients using telepsychiatry for assessments to make medication adjustments based on trending for better outcomes
• Exercised judgment to determine conditions and behaviors that required psychological testing, interventions, consultation, and referral
• Ordered, interpreted, prescribed, and documented patient behaviors and progress in relation to pharmacologic and testing interventions
• Participate in daily rounding, as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Designed self-management guidelines that patients and their care providers could easily follow and apply
• Prepared and submitted billing documents to payers following coding standards

PMHNP-BC

PMHNP

An initial visit with a provider typically includes a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and a treatment plan. 

Diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health disorders through medication-focused treatments, delivering personalized medication strategies to enhance patients' mental well-being.

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, and an mutual assessment of whether the provider is the right fit for the patient. 

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or managing side-effects of the treatment plan.  

Explore a variety of support services tailored to your needs, including help with documentation, lab test prescriptions, and other miscellaneous support. 

An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.

Initial Visit

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Follow-up Visit

A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.

Prescription service

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads.

Consultation

The QB test is a diagnostic screening tool which provides objective information to aid the assessment of ADD/ADHD. The test uses age and gender matched comparisons to assess a person’s ability to concentrate, their movement and impulsivity. The Qb Test is an essential part of the ADHD pathway and the results are used in conjunction with other ADD/ADHD assessment tools to aid clinical judgement.

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