Katherine Neave

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with 9 years of progressive nursing experience across psychiatric/behavioral health, skilled nursing, post-anesthesia care (PACU), school nursing, and home health settings.

Holds

Associate and Bachelor's degrees in nursing and a multi-state RN license, with a Master of Science in Nursing as of June 2026. Demonstrates strong clinical expertise in psychiatric assessment, therapeutic communication, and patient-centered care, with experience supporting individuals with complex mental health and medical needs. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, medication administration, patient education, and promoting adherence to treatment plans while delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care.

Registered Nurse at Novant Health Behavioral Health Hospital (2025-09 – Present)

• Perform ongoing psychiatric and medical assessments to monitor patient status
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Administer and document medications in accordance with provider orders
• Monitor for changes in mental status and promptly communicate updates to providers
• Ensure accurate verification and implementation of physician orders

Registered Nurse at Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health (2024-03 – 2025-09)

• Conduct comprehensive physical and behavioral health assessments
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
• Coordinate care based on patient-specific psychiatric and medical needs
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition to providers

School Nurse (Registered Nurse) at Maxim Healthcare Services (2021-12 – 2024-03)

• Assessed and managed acute and chronic health conditions in school-aged children
• Developed emergency action plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
• Provided health education on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention
• Maintained accurate electronic medical records and performed routine screenings

Registered Nurse at Community Home Care & Hospice (2022-08 – 2022-12)

• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans
• Provided in-home assessments and ongoing evaluation of patient condition
• Delivered supportive and palliative care to patients and families
• Maintained timely and accurate documentation in EMR

Registered Nurse (PACU/Procedural) at Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT (2019-12 – 2021-04)

• Managed pre- and post-procedural patient care including monitoring and stabilization
• Initiated IV therapy and administered medications per protocol
• Educated patients on post-procedure care and recovery expectations
• Ensured patient safety and readiness for discharge

Registered Nurse at Meadow Ridge (2019-08 – 2019-12)

• Performed comprehensive multi-system assessments
• Developed and evaluated individualized care plans
• Administered medications and monitored treatment response
• Managed complex wound care including pressure injuries and ostomies
• Delegated care appropriately based on patient acuity and staff scope of practice

Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) in Nursing – Chamberlain University (2026-06)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Sacred Heart University (2019)

Associate of Science in Nursing in Nursing – St. Vincent's College (2017)