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Kennedy Cole

@kennedycole

Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner delivering trauma-informed, client-centered psychiatric care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative, trauma-informed clinical role where I can provide evidence-based psychiatric care, contribute to interdisciplinary teams, and support long-term patient recovery.

I am a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with strong foundations in trauma-informed, client-centered care, therapeutic communication, and evidence-based interventions. I have provided psychiatric and crisis nursing across inpatient, residential, and substance-abuse settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

My clinical background includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan, psychotherapy delivery, medication management, de-escalation/CPI training, and over 600 preceptorship hours. I hold a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and a BSN, maintained high academic standing, and have experience mentoring students and coordinating care to promote long-term wellness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Registered Nurse

Current

Regional Health

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Provided trauma-informed, de-escalation-focused nursing care in crisis and substance-abuse settings, applying CPI techniques and PRN medications to manage volatile behaviors safely and compassionately.

Trauma Informed Care De Escalation Techniques Crisis Intervention Medication Management Patient Education Team Coordination

Registered Nurse

Campagna Academy

Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Delivered holistic, trauma-informed nursing care to children and adolescents in a 24/7 residential treatment setting and collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and educators on individualized treatment plans.

Trauma Informed Care Medication Management Team Coordination Relationship Building Clinical Documentation

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Regional Health

Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy across the lifespan, including pediatric and geriatric populations, and implemented individualized treatment plans for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

Psychotherapy Medication Management Child Adolescent Psychiatry Therapeutic Alliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University Global

Master of Science, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

Grade: 3.9 GPA

Activities and societies: Psychotherapy rotation at The Caring Corner; geriatric rotation at Lake Park Residential Care; 600+ preceptorship hours; clinical rotations at Regional Health Systems.

Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with clinical rotations including psychotherapy and geriatric care, completed with a 3.9 GPA.

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Grade: 3.81 GPA

Activities and societies: Tutored freshmen nursing students; inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society; clinical leadership at Tippecanoe Villa.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing completed with a 3.81 GPA and membership in Sigma Theta Tau, including leadership as a nursing student clinical leader.