Ken L. Nicholson
Seneca
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. An experienced leader with strong inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Psychiatric Solutions- Ken the Psych NP, LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day outpatient operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with patients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Independent Contractor- PMHNP-BC
Counseling for Life, Inc.
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered outstanding service to patients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Communicated effectively with patients and therapists throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
Clinical Instructor
Clemson University/ Tri County Technical College
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications and immunizations to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Cared for patients in a 56-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Care for Covid-19 Patients.
Charge Nurse
Greenville Health System
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Led successful 10-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clemson Area Retirement Center
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Administered immunizations as ordered.
- Cared for over 30 geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Emergency Room Technician
Anmed Health
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis, and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri -County Technical College
Pendleton, SC12.2015
Skills
- Preventative health
- Administering immunizations
- Physical assessments
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Staff coaching
- Chronic disease management
- Medical evaluation
- Patient Health Education
Certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
Multi-State Licensed Registered Nurse
Affiliations
- 2021- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- 2021- Sigma Theta Tau - International Honors Society of Nursing
- 2022- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Owner
Psychiatric Solutions- Ken the Psych NP, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Independent Contractor- PMHNP-BC
Counseling for Life, Inc.
05.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Instructor
Clemson University/ Tri County Technical College
08.2021 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
08.2018 - 09.2021
Charge Nurse
Greenville Health System
04.2016 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clemson Area Retirement Center
01.2015 - 04.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Anmed Health
11.2012 - 04.2015
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
Multi-State Licensed Registered Nurse
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri -County Technical College
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