Nurse Practitioner Mental Health
Resume:
Michelle Norman
Meridian, ID 83642
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EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE:
My desire is to develop a career in a specialized nursing field that will allow for personal growth, knowledge, and proficiency.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
May 2015
Doctorate Nurse Practitioner in Family Psychiatric and Mental Health concentration.
Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner in Adult and Gerontology concentration.
May 1992
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing: Texas Woman’s University, Dallas Texas
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Education:
Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner dual certification as AGNP, PMHNP; University of Michigan; May 2015.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Texas Woman's University, May 1992
Professional Experiences:
State of Oregon Department of Corrections (March 2022-Current)
Assessment, diagnosing and prescribing of medications for the seriously mentally ill within the state prison population. The population served is an amalgamated demographic of various socio-economic, educational, cultural and sexually diverse populations. Core health values were emphasized as an integral part of mental health. Therapy sessions included; limited one on one therapy and life skills coaching with components of DBT and CBT integrated throughout sessions.
VA Reno Nevada (Nov 2019-Oct 2021)
HUD-VASH and In home patient care medical provider. Initiating HUD-VASH medical program. Provided comprehensive outpatient psychiatric and medical care to homeless Veterans. Duties included: Patient assessment, diagnostics, planning, treatment and coordination of care. Provided education to patients regarding treatment options, medical needs as well as non-pharmacological options for treatments and therapies.
VA North Las Vegas (March 2018-November 2019)
Provided comprehensive psychiatric and medical care to patients at the southwest clinic location and inpatient mental health unit as a medical and psychiatric provider for the inpatient population. Duties included: patient assessment, diagnostics, planning, treatment and coordination of care. Provided education to patients regarding treatment options, medical needs as well as non-pharmacological options for treatments and therapies. Received certification as a TMS provider.
RHS (Sept. 2017-Feb 2018)
Temporary assignment with Locum Tenens. Duties included: assessment, analysis and identification of psychiatric illness and its subsequent treatment. Included in each visit was the component of counseling regarding; coping mechanisms, diet, exercise, meditation/prayer and mindfulness.
Peak Wellness Center-Wyoming Telehealth (Dec. 2016 – June 2017)
Temporary assignment with Locum Tenens at Peak Wellness Center-Wyoming. Provided comprehensive psychiatric care to patients via telehealth in 3 counties; Laramie, Torrington and Cheyenne. Assessed, diagnosed, planned, treated and evaluated patient throughout the lifespan. Provided education to patients regarding treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
State Hospital North (Jul. 2016-Nov. 2016)
Assignment with Locum Tenens. Provided comprehensive care to patients with minor injuries, illnesses or newly diagnosed disease. Assessed, diagnosed, planned, treated and evaluated patient care requirements as a solo medical provider in the fifty-bed hospital unit.
Pearl Health Clinic (Sep. 2015- May 2016)
Locums Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Duties included: Assessment, analysis and identification of psychiatric illness and its subsequent treatment. Included in each visit was the component of counseling regarding; coping mechanisms, diet, exercise, meditation/prayer and mindfulness.
VA Boise (Nov. 2014-May 2017)
RN Staff for substance abuse and PTSD program. Duties included: assessing patient status, triage, monitoring patients, identifying and treating chronic conditions, evaluation of acute psychiatric mental status, group therapy, and behavior modification instructions.
LICENSURES
State of Idaho: PMHNP and RN
State of Oregon: PMHNP, AGNP and RN
CERTIFICATIONS
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by ANCC 8/20/15-8/18/2025
Adult and Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP 7/9/2015-7/9/2025
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
Golden Key International Honor Society, University of Michigan-Flint Chapter (Winter 2014)
Sigma Theta Tau International, National Honor Society for Nurses, Theta Phi Chapter (Winter 2014), ANA (2015), ANCC (2015) and ANNP (2015)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Membership, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Phi Chapter (Winter 2014)
Membership, Golden Key (Winter 2014)
SDS - Graduate Nursing (Fall 2012)
Graduate Grant (Fall 2013)
Fran Frazier (Fall 2012)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
AANP (May 2015)
ANCC (may 2015)
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Shiawassee County Hospice House volunteer (Jan. 2012)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): 8 hours waiver and training for Suboxone prescribing March, 2023; 8hours CEU
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT): 16 hours waiver and training for Suboxone prescribing March 2023; 16 hours CEU
Neuroscience Education Institute Master Psychopharmacology Certification Apr. 23, 2020; 51 hours CEU
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