Jennifer Pekarek

Worked on inpatient behavioral health unit Worked on outpatient behavioral health clinic Diagnosed and managed medications of mental health issues

PMHNP-C (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) - Salina Regional Health Center / Veridian Behavioral Health - Salina, Kansas

(2013-06 - 2026-02)

• Worked on inpatient behavioral health unit
• Worked on outpatient behavioral health clinic
• Diagnosed and managed medications of mental health issues
• Managed primary care problems
• Certified and experienced in prescribing and administering Spravato for treatment resistant depression

FNP-C (Family Nurse Practitioner) - Irwin Army Community Hospital Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinic - Fort Riley, Kansas

(2011-08 - 2013-08)

• Diagnosed and treated patients of all ages and all levels of acuity
• Treated minor URIs to emergency trauma care

FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) - Salina Clinic, PA - Salina, Kansas

(2007-01 - 2011-12)

Worked in a primary care clinic, assessing and managing both acute and chronic medical problems and injuries of all ages. The practice closed at the end of 2011.

• Performed skin biopsies
• Performed excisions
• Performed joint injections
• Performed botox injections
• Performed suturing

FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) - Poudre Valley Family Medical Clinic - Fort Collins, Colorado

(2003-01 - 2006-12)

Worked in a primary care/residency program. The medical center has changed name to UCHealth.

FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) and First Assist to Hospital Surgeon - Beloit Medical Center - Beloit, Kansas

(2001-01 - 2003-12)

• Worked in the primary care clinic
• Served as first assist to the hospital surgeon

Post Masters Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Washburn University (2015-01 - 2017-12)

Masters of Science - Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner Track) - Fort Hays State University (1998-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Fort Hays State University (1996-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish (Exchange student to Madrid, Spain) - Southern Methodist University (1992-09 - 1993-12)