Dakota Sumners Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Independently and under the supervision of my mentor, I work within an interdisciplinary BHIP team, providing recovery-oriented, Veteran-centered clinical care. I conduct medication evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and establish treatment plans. I order and interpret lab tests, prescribe medications, and serve as a consultant to other residents. I.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Provide crisis stabilization in an interdisciplinary care environment to veterans diagnosed with major mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders; return veterans to their baseline or an improved clinical.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and care team to improve patient care experience when dealing with complex care needs such as creating a behavior care plan or assisting with the de-escalation of agitated behavior
• Advocate for and collaborate with veterans in the development of treatment plan
• Act as Charge Nurse - make patient assignments, coordinate admissions, and provide supervision of the shift
• Perform behavioral health assessments and evaluate individualized care needs
• Assess for therapeutic or adverse side effects to prescribed psychotropic medications and communicate changes to healthcare providers.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

• Performed comprehensive psychiatric and substance use intake assessments for veterans being admitted to residential treatment who are homeless and/or wanted substance use treatment
• Provided individual sessions to admitted veterans on an ongoing weekly basis to provide medication management or to provide brief therapeutic support to enhance overall independence, to enhance knowledge of.
• Participated in group therapy – specific groups focused on AA themes and Internal Family Systems
• Participated in weekly consult meetings to discuss potential incoming veterans to residential treatment
• Participated in various interdisciplinary meetings to discuss individual veterans’ treatment plans
• Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to discuss veteran cases, brainstorm medication options, or to elicit advice

Vancouver, Washington, United States

• Performed comprehensive psychiatric and substance use intake assessments for veterans seeking admission into outpatient treatment programs for substance use disorders
• Increased knowledge of medication management for mental health and substance use disorders by discussion of cases with my preceptor and active participation in veteran appointments with increasing independence
• Aided in the construction of individualized treatment plans in concordance with veterans and with the supervision of my preceptor
• Participated in interdisciplinary consult meetings
• Presented a case study presentation to the entire PMHNP staff meeting

Corvallis, Oregon, United States

• Performed psychiatric intake assessments on child and adolescent clients admitting to residential treatment and outpatient treatment
• Engaged in medication management appointments with outpatient clients and their caregivers under the supervision of preceptors
• Engaged in sessions with clients on a weekly basis who are in residential treatment to ensure mental health diagnoses are being managed– titrating/tapering medications, ensuring safety, providing referrals, and working.
• Actively worked to improve/enhance skills in assessment and diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy
• Constructed treatment plans in conjunction with preceptors, clients, caregivers, and the entire treatment team
• Participated in various weekly interdisciplinary meetings to discuss residential clients and outpatient clients to review treatment plans, goals, and overall progress

Durham, North Carolina

• Provided critical care nursing care to pre/post-operative patients undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery
• Precepted new staff nurses during their orientation period
• Administered and titrated medications, recorded and monitored patient hemodynamic vital signs, tracked lab values, and provided education to patients and families
• Monitored and maintained cardiac support devices - Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps, Ventricular Assist Devices, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
• Monitored recovery progress and communicated changes to advanced care providers as necessary
• Coordinated care with other healthcare disciplines (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy) as needed throughout each shift to progress patients through the recovery process

Chapel Hill, NC

• Provided care to patients with major mental health disorders requiring stabilization
• Performed behavioral assessments and evaluated for personal safety
• Assessed for therapeutic or adverse side effects to prescribed psychotropic medications and communicated changes to healthcare providers.
• Provided input toward the development and implementation of patients' plan of care
• Educated patients about medication management, positive coping skills, and plan of care
• Monitored unit for safety and assisted with de-escalation of crisis situations

Birmingham, Alabama

• Provided critical care nursing care to pre/post-operative patients undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery. Monitored for changes in status and communicated updates to providers.
• Administered and titrated vasoactive medications to maintain optimal hemodynamics during the post-operative period
• Monitored and maintained cardiac support devices - Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps, Ventricular Assist Devices, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
• Maintained central lines, peripheral intravenous lines, enteral tube feeding lines, and chest tubes
• Coordinated care with other healthcare disciplines (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy) as needed to support recovery and promote successful outcomes

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Adult Psychiatric Continued Stay Unit from 2015-2017GI Surgery/Oncology Unit from 2013-2015Overall duties included:
• Recorded and reported vital signs, intake and output measurements in electronic health record
• Performed venipuncture, collected specimens, checked blood glucose levels
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living

Anniston, Alabama Area

Msn, Psychiatric Mental Health Np

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Minor - Sociology

Education record

Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon