Anesha Catlett

Psychiatric and mental health clinician with 20+ years of experience across inpatient behavioral health, emergency trauma, and medical-surgical settings. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, psychotropic medication support, risk mitigation, and trauma-informed care for high-risk and underserved populations. Experienced in safety protocols, EHR documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dedicated to patient dignity, ethical practice, and evidence-based mental health outcomes.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - AVENIA MEDICAL STAFFING - Atlanta, GA

(2025-12)

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders across the lifespan.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications while monitoring treatment responses.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide psychiatric care through telehealth while collaborating with interdisciplinary providers

Clinical Care Coordinator - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM - Atlanta, GA

(2023-08)

• Coordinate behavioral health treatment plans and safe transitions across inpatient and outpatient levels of care.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluate treatment compliance, psychosocial needs, and safety risk.
• Document progress notes and clinical updates in EHR to support medical necessity and team decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners to support stabilization and reduce rehospitalization risk.

Emergency Department RN - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM - Atlanta, GA

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

• Stabilized psychiatric and medical emergencies in a Level I trauma environment.
• Conducted crisis intervention and monitored patient response to psychotropic and emergency medications.
• Executed safety protocols and de-escalation strategies during violent or agitated events.

Medical-Surgical Nurse - Grady Medical-Surgical / COVID Isolation Unit - Atlanta, GA

(2021-10 - 2022-10)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments and adapted care plans for medically unstable COVID-positive patients.
• Maintained strict infection control and safety measures while providing continuous monitoring and documentation.

Behavioral Health Nurse, 10 Park Place - GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM - Atlanta, GA

(2019-10 - 2021-10)

• Performed mental health assessments and administered psychotropic medications based on provider orders.
• Assessed risk behaviors and crisis triggers to prevent self-harm or aggression.
• Recorded treatment plans, progress notes, and symptom changes to support care decisions.

Behavioral Health Nurse - Grady ACT Team – Community-Based Behavioral Health - Atlanta, GA

(2017-10 - 2019-10)

• Delivered in-home and community psychiatric nursing services to individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Promoted stabilization through medication adherence support, resource coordination, and clinical education.
• Monitored symptoms and provided early intervention to prevent relapse and hospitalization.

Nursing Supervisor, Behavioral Health - Cumberland Hall Hospital - Hopkinsville, KY

(2014-10 - 2015-10)

• Supervised psychiatric units and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and staff.
• Led crisis response and de-escalation initiatives during acute behavioral events.
• Directed documentation accuracy and confidentiality compliance to uphold legal and ethical standards.

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Walden University (2025-10)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing — BSN - Walden University (2022-02)

Associate of Science in Nursing — ASN - Galen College of Nursing (2010-07)