Holly Kayla Kent
Richmond
Summary
Experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with over ten years of nursing experience in a variety of settings including critical care and psychiatry. Well-versed in assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education and promoting overall wellness. Committed to delivering patient-centered care. Seasoned nursing professional with solid teaching acumen and passion for developing new nurses with skills to meet changing healthcare demands. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills in communication, planning and workflow management. Highly observant and diligent about identifying and correcting mistakes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance according to school policy.
- Provided effective instruction and guidance to nursing students in clinical settings.
- Participated in professional development activities such as conferences, research projects, and continuing education courses.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
- Monitored patient care provided by students during clinical rotations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during clinical experiences.
- Assisted students with clinical skills development through hands-on training.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with students to review progress.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychological & Behavioral Consultants dba LifeStance Health
10.2023 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis and medication management of a broad range of psychiatric conditions including: anxiety, PTSD, depression, other mood disorders ADHD, Bipolar, schizophrenia, and more
- Provided consultation services to primary care providers regarding complex psychiatric cases.
- Referred patients to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists for more specialized treatment.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists or other professionals to discuss unusual or complex cases.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress or suicidal ideation.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on evidence-based practices in psychiatry.
- Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Advised and educated patients and families on mental health and medical conditions, medications, or treatment plans.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including obtaining medical and mental health histories.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
Kent Psychiatry, PLLC
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Assessment, diagnosis and medication management of a broad range of psychiatric conditions including: anxiety, PTSD, depression, other mood disorders ADHD, Bipolar, schizophrenia, and more
- Administrative duties: Start up, billing, budgeting, managing, scheduling and more.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: (Post-anesthesia care unit, PACU)
- Provide nursing care during the post anesthesia period
- Monitoring telemetry, vital signs, level of consciousness and providing post anesthesia interventions and assisting with pain management procedures
- Assess patients after surgery while monitoring status and providing appropriate care under emergency situations using critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of moderate sedation, IV drips and medications, assessing and monitoring arterial lines
- Providing education to patient and families
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate care for patients
- (Post-anesthesia care unit, PACU)
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: (Neuro ICU)
- Assess patients directly in the neuro intensive care unit and implement appropriate care and treatment necessary to patient's conditions
- Timely and effectively treating up two patients directly while evaluating patients' needs and care
- Evaluating lab work, patients' conditions, treatments, behaviors and medications to better serve the patient's needs
- Working directly with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, case managers, dieticians, and nursing assistants to better aid the holistic care of each patient
- Communicating lab work as well as patient's condition and assessments effectively to physicians in critical and stable circumstances to better serve the patients care
- Provide nursing care such as telemetry monitoring, assisting physicians in bedside procedures, wound care and basic nursing skills that are needed
- Ability to be flexible working within other units in facility as needed
- (Neuro ICU)
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christus St. Mary's Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (Emergency Department)
- Assess patients and monitor patients directly within the emergency department setting
- Timely and effective treating up to five patients directly while evaluation the patients' needs and care
- Working directly with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, case managers, dieticians and nursing assistance to better aid the holistic care of the patient
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs and telemetry in the critically ill patient
- Provide emergency nursing care interventions when needed
- (Emergency Department)
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson, KY12.2018
Associates of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
New Albany, NY07.2016
Skills
- Clinical instruction
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Record keeping
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Student evaluation
- Hands-on training
- Professional development
- Care coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-making
- Nursing procedures
- Leadership and mentoring
- Goal setting
- Clinical Skills Assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Supervisory skills
- Online teaching
- Facilitate discussions
- Pathophysiology Knowledge
- Analytical skills
- Evidence-based practice
- Teamwork
References
- Cindy Hawkins RN, 859-333-0222, chawkins@bhsi.com
- Sherry Connor RN, 859-327-6178, Sjconnor161@gmail.com
- Amy Tye, (859) 948-4499, Amy.tye@lifestance.com
Certifications Activities
- Board Certified psychiatric Nurse practitioner (ANCC)
- KY APRN license number 3015720
- KY RN License number: 1149861 exp. 10/01/23
- Precepted Psychiatric NP student Spring Semester 2024
Affiliations
- Precepted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner students
- Developed curriculum and taught a class for counselors highlighting basics of psychiatric outpatient medication management
- Owned and operated Kent Psychiatry
Certification
- ANCC certified
- BLS
- Previous ACLS/PALS/NIH certifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychological & Behavioral Consultants dba LifeStance Health
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
Kent Psychiatry, PLLC
01.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
04.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Lexington
09.2016 - 01.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Christus St. Mary's Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kentucky Christian University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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