Kathryn Calkins
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), APRN
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About
Compassionate and patient-centered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of healthcare experience and extensive behavioral health nursing leadership experience. Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing medication management, and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Experienced in treating diverse populations across the lifespan with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and other psychiatric conditions.
Dedicated to delivering holistic, trauma-informed, and collaborative care through both telehealth and outpatient settings while empowering patients to achieve long-term mental wellness.
Experience
Psychiatric Registered Charge Nurse – Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at St Joseph Regional Medical Center (2022-05 – Present)
- Provide comprehensive behavioral health care to patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
- Perform mental health assessments and collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor patient response to psychotropic medications and provide education regarding medication adherence, benefits, risks, and side effects.
- Utilize therapeutic communication techniques to support emotional regulation, crisis stabilization, and patient engagement in treatment.
- Coordinate continuity of care through discharge planning, community resource referrals, and outpatient treatment recommendations.
- Lead nursing staff while maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, therapists, and family members to promote positive treatment outcomes.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at Tri-State Memorial Hospital & Medical Campus (2021-08 – 2022-10)
- Assessed and managed patients presenting with both medical and psychiatric emergencies.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, triage evaluations, and ongoing monitoring to support clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with behavioral health providers and community resources to ensure appropriate levels of care and safe patient transitions.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up recommendations.
- Maintained accurate documentation and coordinated interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
Certified Nurse Assistant / Nurse Technician at Tri-State Memorial Hospital & Medical Campus (2017-04 – 2022-08)
- Supported patient-centered care through observation, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while promoting patient comfort and dignity.
Clinical PMHNP Experience
- Conducted psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients across the lifespan.
- Developed individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications under supervision during clinical training.
- Implemented psychotherapy interventions including CBT-based techniques, DBT skills, supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and coping skills development.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness and adjusted interventions based on patient response and clinical presentation.
- Collaborated with patients to establish achievable treatment goals focused on symptom management and improved functioning.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Hawaii Pacific University (2025-12)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Lewis-Clark State College (2023-05)
Associate Degree in Nursing – Walla Walla Community College (2021-06)
