Krishmaa Jendayi-Robinson
Newnan,MI
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified, possessing skills needed to help patients with mental health challenges make beneficial life changes. Compassionate and flexible; energetic, adapt easily to different environments. Work well with diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Maintains critical skills essential to providing competent, safe, and dignified patient care. Passionate about helping people lead healthy, successful lives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Locum Tenens
08.2023 - Current
- Medication management for approximately 12 forensic individuals for restoration to competency to assist in their legal defense.
- Furnish client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Analyze explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Collaborate with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
- Implement evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
- Integral part of treatment team
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lifestance
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat approximately 20 patients daily with mental health disorders.
- Diagnosed mental disorders, personality and substance abuse disorders.
- Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disorder management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal mental health.
- Prescribed psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Discussed non-pharmacological therapies such as sleep hygiene, mindfulness, CBT, and meditation to help patients alleviate symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mental Heatlth Assoicates
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Managed patient caseloads of approximately 20 patients daily, efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
- Prescribed psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
- Supervised and trained APRN students.
Registered Nurse-Staff Nurse III
Bridge Staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided critical care to patients with COVID-19 on Intermediate Care and Neuro ICU units.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Answered patient and family questions and provided materials for further information.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Registered Nurse-Staff Nurse III
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - 04.2020
- Administered medications, documented dosages and patient responses for up to 4 patients in the Cardiac Intermediate Care unit.
- Provided direct quality care to patients with critical chronic and acute conditions such as arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, substance abuse, diabetes and sickle cell crises.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Liaised between patients and interdisciplinary team to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Documentation in Epic EMR.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and ex-terns on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA05.2015
Skills
- Diagnosing psychiatric disorders
- Medication prescribing and management,
- Psychopharmacology Knowledge
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Interpersonal Communication
- Tele-psychiatry
Hobbies
I enjoy knitting, gardening and cooking. I also love to quilt and travel.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Locum Tenens
08.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lifestance
09.2021 - 04.2023
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mental Heatlth Assoicates
08.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse-Staff Nurse III
Bridge Staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse-Staff Nurse III
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia College and State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
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