Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Codie Vassar

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessment in outpatient setting determine the appropriate diagnosis and to review appropriateness and efficacy of all medications. Managed complex clinical and psychosocial needs Ongoing medication management focuses on improving mood and behavior as well as utilizing the minimum amount of medications necessary to maintain quality of life. • Coordinating care with the members primary treating physicians/psychologist, and Licensed professional counselors • Implement evidence-based practice approaches for all patients receiving care in clinic. Provide independent health assessment, physical examination, and consultation to patients across lifespan. Order tests and diagnostics and interpret them. Educate patients on preventative care and maintaining proper health. Participate in education, training, and quality improvement activities. Serve as a clinical resource and a mentor to clinical staff in providing quality services to patient.

Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessment in outpatient setting determine the appropriate diagnosis and to review appropriateness and efficacy of all medications. Managed complex clinical and psychosocial needs. Ongoing medication management focuses on improving mood and behavior as well as utilizing the minimum number of medications necessary to maintain quality of life.  Coordinating care with the members primary treating physicians/psychologist, and Licensed professional counselors. Implement evidence-based practice approaches for all patients receiving care in clinic.


Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience

Provide independent health assessment, physical examination, and consultation to patients across lifespan. Management of chronic diseases. Assessment and treatment of personal injury and patients needing workers compensation. Diagnose chronic and common illnesses and prescribe medications.  Order tests and diagnostics interpret x-rays and other tests. Conduct sports physicals, immigration Examinations. Perform procedures: Ingrown toenail, suturing lacerations, I&D.
Telemedicine. Educate patients on preventative care and maintaining proper health. Participate in education, training, and quality improvement activities. 
Serve as a clinical resource and a mentor to clinical staff in providing quality services to patient to improve outcome and quality of life.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor for master’s and doctoral level Nurse Practitioner students.


Family Nurse Practitioner

Conduct in-home assessments.  Assessment includes past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination, medication review, depression screening 
Maintained accurate coding and HEIDS documentations. Responsible for knowing when a patient needs physician oversight and when the patient's medical condition may be beyond the scope of knowledge of the NP. Managed complex clinical and psychosocial needs. Review of tests and procedure outcomes. Coordination of care with the members primary treating physicians. Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)


Provide independent health assessment, physical examination, and consultation to patients across lifespan.  Management of chronic diseases. Assessment and treatment of personal injury and patients needing workers compensation. Diagnose chronic and common illnesses and prescribe medications. Order tests and diagnostics interpret x-rays and other tests. Conduct sports physicals, immigration Examinations. Perform procedures: Ingrown toenail, suturing lacerations, I&D. Educate patients on preventative care and maintaining proper health. Participate in education, training, and quality improvement activities. Serve as a clinical resource and a mentor to clinical staff in providing quality services to patient to improve outcome and quality of life.

Provide care to patients across lifespan. Conduct health assessment and physical examination. Evaluate and treat patients. Diagnosing chronic and common illnesses.
Order tests and diagnostics and prescribe medications. Conduct sports physicals, immigration Examinations. Interpret x-rays and other tests. Perform procedures: Ingrown toenail, suturing lacerations, I&D. Educate patients on preventative care and maintaining proper health.


Conduct comprehensive assessments during home visit Conduct medication reconciliation. Coordinate care with physicians and other professionals to promote health and reduce hospitalization rates. Ensure members have resources necessary to remain healthy in their homes. Carry out ongoing monitoring of members to prevent re-hospitalization. 


Care Manager

Administered the agency’s logistical functions and overseeing hiring standards.
Ensured progress development, acquisition of business consultants, special events, public awareness and ad marketing.
Performed in-home initial assessments and 60-day recertifications of geriatric and home bound patients.
Provided effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals while maintain confidentiality.
Implemented an effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency’s patients.
Performed clinical quality control, staff supervision, policy making, financial marketing, chair PAC and managements meetings.
Provided education of clinical staff in evidence base nursing procedures and practice to improve patient outcomes and clinical staff practice and knowledge. 


Administrator

Assess home health patients to identify the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs on geriatric patients and make appropriate referrals.
Perform In-home initial assessments, 60-day recertifications and post hospital assessments of geriatrics and home bound patients. 
Provide medication reconciliation and collaborate with physicians on discrepancies.
Ensure patients safety in the home.
Ensure compliance with POC, assessment/reassessment of client’s needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel according to states and government regulations.
Monitor QAPI program and ensure appropriate corrective measures are performed.
Promote and educate agency staff on regulations and staff development programs, maintains mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency, trains and supervise all professional and support personnel.
Maintain public personnel relations through liaison with medical physicians and community leaders. Supervises and provides direction 

Alternate Administrator

Directed and coordinated clinical departments and branches; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and federal regulations.
Assessed home health patients to identify the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs on geriatric patients and make appropriate referrals.
Performed in-home initial assessments, 60-day recertification, and post hospital assessments of geriatrics and home bound patients.
Provided medication reconciliation and collaborate with physicians on discrepancies.
Ensured patients safety in the home.
Supervised and provided direction to subordinates.
Made patient visits as needed.
Performed clinical quality control, Staff Supervision, Policy making, financial marketing, chair PAC and Managements meetings.


Director of Nursing

Performed direct patient care using nursing process.
Performed comprehensive assessment and total patient care. 
Worked with kidney /Pancreas transplant patients.
Performed Peritoneal dialysis. 
Supervision of team members. 


Staff Nurse RN

Performed direct patient care using nursing process.
Performed comprehensive assessment and total patient care.
Supervised team members. 


An initial visit with a provider typically includes a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and a treatment plan. 

Diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health disorders through medication-focused treatments, delivering personalized medication strategies to enhance patients' mental well-being.

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, and an mutual assessment of whether the provider is the right fit for the patient. 

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or managing side-effects of the treatment plan.  

A medication refill appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of the existing patient's medical history, side effects of the medication, and review of the assigned questionnaire. A telemedicine visit is typically not necessary, but can be requested at the provider's discretion.

Offers comprehensive health assessments, routine check-ups, and preventative strategies to maintain optimal health.

Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious diseases; managing acute and chronic infections, providing vaccinations, and offering travel health advice.