Kenisha McLennon

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Jersey CityMember since July 20, 2026

Chronic disease managementPatient educationInterprofessional collaborationPreventive healthcareImmunization administrationElectronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaboration

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About

Qualified, board-certified advanced nurse practitioner with a strong academic training in primary health for adults, family, pediatrics and women's health-care. Diverse background in disease prevention and health promotion. Critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.

Develop differential diagnosis and treatment plan for common acute and chronic health problems. Embrace leadership role and collaborate professionally with patient, family and healthcare team. Empathetic and dedicated professional with keen understanding of mental health care and patient support.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric disorders and therapeutic interventions, coupled with strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Committed to making positive impact on patient outcomes through personalized care and evidence-based practices.

Experience

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Wellbrook

(2025-04)

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with mental health disorders
Prescribe and manage medications as appropriate
Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Participate in continuing education and professional development activities

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Premise Health

(2021-04)

Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Provides written home-going instructions.
Collaborates with other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.
Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Educates and coaches nursing staff on best nursing practices.

Family Nurse Practitioner - CVS Minute Clinic

(2018-02)

Evaluate, diagnose and treat a variety of minor illnesses & injuries which include bronchitis, flu, ENT infections, bladder infections, minor burns/cuts, insect bites, women's health
Sports, school, DOT & employment physicals

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health

(2021-08 - 2023-12)

Preventative care providing health assessments, fitness for duty exams, and other preventative care to employees
Treat illnesses and injuries that involved work-related illnesses and injuries, and provide first aid
Identifying hazards by conducting workplace surveillance to identify potential hazards and risk factors
Providing health education and lead screenings for blood pressure and diabetes
Manage worker's compensation manage worker's compensation cases
Maintaining logs required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Registered Nurse - St Joseph Regional Medical Center - Paterson, NJ

(2012-11 - 2018-08)

Medical-Surgical Float Nurse (Sept2014-Present)
Responsible for delivering quality patient care for their assigned hospital unit(s)
Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, coordinates the "plan of care" activities for assigned patients
Care for renal, surgical, orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, oncology, psychiatric, gynecological & post-partum patient populations
Neuro/Stroke unit (Nov2012-Sept14)
Provided collaborative care to patients suffering from neurological problems
This includes injuries, such as head and spinal trauma from accidents, or illnesses, such as Parkinson's disease, meningitis, encephalitis, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, lymes disease, infection & stroke
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

RN per diem - Surgical Center - Teaneck, NJ

(2014-10 - 2015-09)

Cared for patients before and after same-day surgery and some patients undergoing outpatient procedures
Promoted health by preventing disease, and managing chronic or acute health problems
Promotes self-management and assisted family members or friends in caring for their loved ones
Patients having pain control procedures such as epidural steroid injections or trigger point injections recover here

Registered Nurse - Hackensack University Medical Center - Hackensack, NJ

(2007-09 - 2012-10)

Dialysis Outpatient (May2010-Oct2012)
Care for End Stage Renal Disease patients in outpatient clinic providing hemodialysis, education on diet and lifestyle modifications
Telemetry/Cardiac (September2007-April2010)
Care for post MI patients, post cardiac stents and CHF patients with multiple co-morbidities such as diabetes, HTN, etc

Substitute School Nurse Per diem - Nurse Finders Agency - Verona, NJ

(2009-01 - 2009-09)

Serviced public schools in Northern and Central NJ
Provide healthcare to students and staff
Perform health screenings
Coordinate referrals to private healthcare providers
Serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment

RN per diem - Planned ParentHood - Elizabeth, NJ

(2008-02 - 2009-03)

Coordinated with staff on follow-ups of abnormal pap smear and other laboratory test results
Management of referrals including those for breast masses, pelvic sonograms, etc
Administered vaccines, perform IM injections and venipuncture, and start an IV
Maintained a complete record of the patient's general condition including occurrence of complications, and provided education and emotional support to each patient