Ashley Carr
Kansas City
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment plan development, and medication management. Excel at communication, empathy, and resilience, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sunflower Psychiatric LLC
Lawrence
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and effective treatment interventions.
- Provided evidence-based psychotherapy and medication management to support patients in achieving their mental health goals.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Monitored patient progress through periodic reviews of medical charts, lab results, and other relevant data sources.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Researched the latest clinical studies related to mental health treatments.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse
Research Medical Center
Kansas City
02.2017 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in emergency situations by performing CPR and other life-saving measures.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures for patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 02.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri, MO 12.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Individualized treatment plans
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Medication management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient progress monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Safety protocols
- Continuous improvement
- Therapeutic communication
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Autism
- ADHD
- Spravato Treatment
- Bipolar 1 & 2
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sunflower Psychiatric LLC
05.2025 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
02.2022 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
12.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Research Medical Center
02.2017 - 03.2024