Christine Wellman
Benton
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position
Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Health Behavioral Services
11.2018 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders in the inpatient setting
- Focus areas include severe chronic mental illness, acute psychosis and mood disorders, substance use disorders, major neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, trauma related disorders, insomnia and sleep disturbances, and acute delirium.
- Patient populations include acute care of adults, geriatric patients, pregnant patients and women's mental health
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring patient responses and side effects.
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts (EPIC charting system, PDMP).
- Coordinate care transitions by establishing discharge plans in collaboration with other professionals involved in the patient''s treatment journey.
- Streamline interdisciplinary communication, ensuring cohesive treatment approaches and continuity of care for complex cases.
- Provide psychiatric consultation service to primary team while patient is admitted for medical treatment.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2006 - 11.2018
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and treatment of kidney-related conditions
- Trained and provided patients and families in diabetes education, cardiac rehabilitation and health management
- Psychiatric and mental health care and support
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2006
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Acute mental health services
- Clinical documentation
Certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan)-American Nurses Credentialing Center
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baptist Health Behavioral Services
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2006 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences