Member of American Psychaitric Nurse Practitioner

I'm a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to holistic, patient-centered mental health care.

Kevin L. Buford

•	Provide medication administration and pain management.
•	Use electronic medical records to monitor standing orders.
•	Document patients' medical conditions and notify MD
    Monitor and treat patients' medical conditions by checking vital signs, lab results, outputs, etc
•	Intravenous Catheter Insertion and care, NG Tubes/tracheotomy care
•	Foley insertion, care, and monitoring output.
•	Interdisciplinary team collaboration
•	Strong communication skills, therapeutic communication/family relations
•	Committed to providing quality nursing care.


Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

•	Assessed and interviewed patients upon admission.
•	Administers prescribed medications and observes any possible EPS, other symptoms, and side effects.
•	Monitors, records, and reports symptoms and health conditions of patients
•	Delegates responsibility to fellow Nurses and HSTs
•	Supervises nurses and HSTs in accomplishing work plans.
•	Consults and coordinates with the health team to ensure patients receive quality care.
•	Prepares and maintains accurate patient reports and records.
•	Effectively resolves conflicts among Nurses, HSTs, patients, and family.
•	Adjusts prescribed medication plans based on clients' conditions and reactions.
•	Educates patients and families about treatments, medications, and better coping skills.


Registered Nurse- Mental Health

•	Work along with preceptor to diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.
•	Consult with preceptor about client medication and compliance and efficacy of medications.
•	Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and provided the necessary health education training.
•	Assessed the need for ordering, obtaining, and interpreting appropriate lab tests.
•	Collaborated with preceptor in managing the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders.
•	Identify risk factors that might affect a patient's mental health.
•	Document patient progress through clinical records


PMHNP Practicum Rotations

An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.

Initial Visit

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Follow-up Visit

A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.

Prescription service

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.

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