Tamara L. Anderson
Hannibal
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care. Dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships, ensuring quality and safety, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director – Withdrawal Management /Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
Missouri
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee withdrawal management, MAT, and psychiatric clinic services
- Manage 16-bed withdrawal management unit and support ~60 weekly clinic patients
- Oversee medical needs for two residential programs (32 clients)
- Ensure compliance with ASAM and Missouri Department of Mental Health standards.
- Developed policies to improve patient care and operational efficiency within programs.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
Nurse / Detox Director
Turning Point Recovery Center
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all nursing practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Outreach Coordinator
Missouri Vein Care
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Built referral networks and organized community outreach events
- Developed outreach strategies to engage potential patients for vein care services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to identify referral opportunities for vein care.
- Fostered community outreach by coordinating rapport-building events to liaise with community members.
Health Service Administrator / Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing
Corizon Health
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Led healthcare operations, compliance, and quality improvement efforts
- Managed daily operations of healthcare facilities and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with medical staff to optimize patient care services and workflows.
- Developed strategies for improving the quality of medical services provided by the organization.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of clinical staff members such as physicians, nurses, and technicians.
Director of Quality Management
Quincy Medical Group
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Oversaw quality programs and malpractice audit processes
- Led quality management initiatives to enhance patient care standards at Quincy Medical Group.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to identify areas for performance improvement.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
Coordinator – Risk Management
Hannibal Regional Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Coordinated risk assessment meetings to identify potential hazards and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk management initiatives effectively.
- Identified potential risk exposure to develop corrective action plans.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop appropriate control measures for identified risks.
- Facilitated training sessions on risk awareness and best practices for staff members.
- Reported findings on risk exposures to senior executives and board of directors.
- Supported patient safety initiatives and event reporting implementation
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Minneapolis, MN
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2026
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership & Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Quincy, IL
Culver-Stockton College & Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL05-2001
Skills
- Substance abuse management
- Patient assessment
- Compliance management
- Quality improvement
- Risk analysis
- Healthcare leadership
- Team collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Missouri, Active and in good standing
Awards
Available upon request
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
Timeline
Program Director – Withdrawal Management /Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
07.2021 - Current
Nurse / Detox Director
Turning Point Recovery Center
05.2018 - 07.2021
Outreach Coordinator
Missouri Vein Care
01.2018 - 05.2018
Health Service Administrator / Director of Nursing / Assistant Director of Nursing
Corizon Health
01.2014 - 09.2017
Director of Quality Management
Quincy Medical Group
05.2013 - 11.2013
Coordinator – Risk Management
Hannibal Regional Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2013
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Minneapolis, MN
Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership & Management
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Quincy, IL
Culver-Stockton College & Blessing Rieman College of Nursing