Katina Fletcher
Richmond
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and effective crisis intervention techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Miracle Miles Mental Health, LLC
Richmond
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities according to professional standards and legal regulations.
- Communicated effectively with a diverse population, including individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic reviews of medical charts, lab results, and other relevant data sources.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for clients with various mental health issues.
- Educated families about the nature of mental illness and available treatment options.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Advised primary care providers on treatment recommendations for their patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices are followed.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Prescribed medications as indicated by patient's symptoms or diagnosis.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hope, Inc
Richmond
10.2020 - Current
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Facilitated communication between practitioners and administrators regarding changes in regulations or guidelines.
- Identified opportunities for improving operational efficiency.
- Reviewed patient records to assess the appropriateness of care.
- Developed protocols and policies to ensure quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Assessed patients' conditions, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Wrote and maintained criteria for test orders and educated staff on information gathering and escalation processes.
- Examined and interpreted test results to provide recommendations for care and treatment.
- Wrote policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices.
- Trained staff to ensure compliance with local, national, and federal requirements.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Registered Nurse-float Pool
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
Petersburg
01.2012 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatry
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southside School of Health Sciences
Colonial Heights, VA08-2007
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS01-1997
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Mental health counseling
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Suicide risk assessment
- Behavioral therapy
- Individualized treatment planning
- Addiction recovery support
- Outpatient mental health services
- Diagnostic assessment
- Substance abuse treatment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric mental health
- Unit management and leadership
- Eating disorder treatment
- Patient-centered care
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient confidentiality
- Mental health evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
- Patient-focused therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychopharmacology
- Professionalism
- Relationship building
- Health promotion
Certification
- Certified Addiction medicine provider
- ANCC Psychiatric Mental health practitioner certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- Registered Nurse license issued by VA Board of Nursing
- Advanced Practitioner License
- DEA licensed
- Licensed Medical Marijuana Practitioner
- Autonomous Practice
Websites
Affiliations
- Volunteer at a New Birth daycare center
- Mentor and precept Nurse Practitioner Students
- Supervisor for a 300 bed hospital PRN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Miracle Miles Mental Health, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hope, Inc
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse-float Pool
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
01.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatry
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southside School of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Holmes Community College