STARSHA FORD
Maumelle
Summary
Communicative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness. Well-versed in developing and implementing effective treatment plans and monitoring patient progress. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health. Will provide exceptional care by integrating evidence-based practice and individualized treatment plans for those with mental illness. Excited to begin this new chapter with a successful and passionate team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alleviant Integrated Mental Health
Conway, AR
08.2023 - Current
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders both in person and telehealth.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines to include medication management, psychotherapy services, and escalated treatment options like TMS/Spravato.
- Management of patients receiving Spravato, Ketamine, or TMS
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Mentored students in clinical settings, fostering critical thinking and professional development.
- Contributed to program accreditation processes by aligning curriculum with current healthcare standards.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and constructive feedback on clinical skills.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alleviant at ARCare
Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in establishing Arkansas's only integrated mental health treatment in a primary care clinic. Sole provider specializing in mental health caring for 81 clinics total in Arkansas.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines and provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders in person and telehealth.
REGISTERED NURSE
UAMS Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Performed assessments of patients, accurately documents, and uses information to develop a plan of care and prioritize care
- Coordinates with physicians, nursing, and administrative personnel to ensure comprehensive multidisciplinary care while fostering teamwork.
REGISTERED NURSE
Brooke Army Medical Center ICU
San Antonio, TX
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to rapidly assess and treat acutely ill patients in Texas and Afghanistan, managed changing conditions, led performance improvement projects to enhance care quality, supported staff in implementing new techniques with over 95% documentation accuracy, and guided 61 joint team members as interim supervisor while precepting experienced nurses.
REGISTERED NURSE
UAMS ICU
Little Rock, AR
11.2010 - 11.2014
- Provided direct patient care, collaborating with physicians to rapidly assess and treat patients in changing conditions; educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease management; and trained new nurses on techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE
UAMS Bone Marrow Transplant
Little Rock, AR
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to rapidly assess patients, administer chemotherapy, monitor responses, and advocate for care by communicating patient preferences and ensuring interventions met treatment goals.
REGISTERED NURSE
Baptist Health Medical Center
North Little Rock, AR
11.2005 - 11.2008
- Provided direct patient care through collaboration and, administered chemotherapy, post-op care for orthopedic surgeries, instructed BLS for hospital and delegated nursing assignments, and supervised a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL-HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, DNP -
UAMS
Little Rock, AR05-2022
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN -
UAMS
Little Rock, AR01-2011
REGISTERED NURSE, ASSOCIATES -
Baptist Health School of Nursing
Little Rock, AR01-2005
Skills
- Mental Health Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
- Patient-centered Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Medication Prescribing and Administration
- Nurse Education and Mentorship
Websites
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alleviant Integrated Mental Health
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
05.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alleviant at ARCare
08.2022 - 08.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
UAMS Cancer Institute
09.2018 - 07.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Brooke Army Medical Center ICU
01.2014 - 05.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
UAMS ICU
11.2010 - 11.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
UAMS Bone Marrow Transplant
11.2008 - 11.2010
REGISTERED NURSE
Baptist Health Medical Center
11.2005 - 11.2008
REGISTERED NURSE, BSN -
UAMS
REGISTERED NURSE, ASSOCIATES -
Baptist Health School of Nursing
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL-HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, DNP -
UAMS