DR JAMIE Teunis, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Aurora,CO
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and over seven years of experience delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to patients of all ages. Experienced Clinical Director skilled in advanced treatments, including TMS, Spravato, pharmacogenomics, and holistic approaches. Proven leader in optimizing patient outcomes and practice operations through strategic leadership and mentoring. Dedicated to patient education, sustainable wellness practices, and individualized care that addresses mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Recognized for critical thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing mental health care standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director
Axis Integrated Mental Health
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage psychopharmacological interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Integrate advanced therapies, including TMS, Spravato, and ketamine, alongside holistic approaches like nutritional psychiatry, exercise, sleep hygiene, and hydration strategies.
- Lead clinical operations in a multidisciplinary mental health practice, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Mentor, evaluate, and onboard clinical staff, creating evidence-based training programs for existing staff and new graduates to promote professional growth and best practices.
- Write clinical pathways and develop tiered certificate programs to enhance the quality of care and staff expertise.
- Analyze clinical and financial data to evaluate KPIs, streamline operations, and reduce waste, including creating algorithms for supply monitoring and ordering.
- Design inventory systems to ensure compliance with Spravato REMS, DEA, and FDA standards, improving controlled substance handling and dispensing.
- Create and deliver training modules for Spravato and TMS procedures, supporting clinical efficiency and excellence.
- Oversee recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and payroll for a multidisciplinary team, including PMHNPs, therapists, supervisors, pharmacists, and technicians.
- Spearhead the opening of two new clinic locations, expanding access to care and ensuring operational readiness.
- Build referral partnerships by presenting to primary care clinics and therapy groups to enhance collaborative care opportunities.
- Collaborate with Rocky Mountain Poison Control on psychedelic treatment research, contributing to advancements in evidence-based practices.
- Lead team meetings and manage multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure seamless patient care and operational efficiency.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pipe Trades Family Health and Wellness
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, utilizing multi-modal diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose and treat mental health conditions across the lifespan.
- Streamlined medication management by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, interactions, and side effects, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Developed personalized care plans addressing severe mental health disorders, integrating pharmacogenetic testing, lab monitoring, and supplement recommendations.
- Provided patient-centered care through culturally sensitive approaches and educational materials tailored to diverse populations, enhancing adherence and engagement.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care, leveraging internal and community resources for referrals and holistic patient support.
- Utilized telehealth technologies to provide remote consultations and maintain effective monitoring during distance-based care.
- Mentored Doctor of Nursing Practice students, fostering professional growth and promoting a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT and supportive therapy, to complement pharmacological interventions.
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic health records using Elation EHR, supporting treatment planning and seamless care delivery.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Plymouth Psych Group
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided psychiatric care to patients of all ages, conducting comprehensive evaluations to diagnose and treat conditions based on DSM-5 criteria.
- Oversaw an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for teens and adolescents with autism, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
- Completed and interpreted pharmacogenomic testing to inform personalized medication management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and wellness strategies to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Conducted individual supportive therapy sessions tailored to patient needs.
- Collaborated in weekly treatment team meetings with mental health therapists to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Leveraged internal and community resources to facilitate referrals and improve patient access to services.
- Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students from the University of Minnesota, University of Cincinnati, and Frontier University, fostering clinical skill development.
- Documented care accurately and efficiently using Practice Fusion EHR, ensuring seamless care coordination.
- Assisted the clinical team in transitioning to telehealth technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining high standards of patient care and monitoring.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cashman Center at Northwest Family Clinics
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered psychiatric care integrated into two primary care settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Served as a member of the leadership team, contributing to initiatives focused on enhancing care quality and fostering partnerships with Northwest Family Clinics.
- Conducted diagnostics, pharmacogenomic testing, and provided medication, supplement, and lab monitoring to support evidence-based treatment plans.
- Educated patients on diagnoses and treatment options, including medicinal marijuana certification and supportive therapy to promote wellness and informed decision-making.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care using Procentive and All Scripts EHR systems.
Group Leader
Cashman Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Led by example, demonstrating dedication to the company’s mission and consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Monitored group performance and analyzed data to identify trends, implementing improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive group curricula, including "Living Well with Cancer," to support participants’ emotional and physical well-being.
- Guided clients through therapeutic exercises rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to foster resilience and coping skills.
- Coordinated holistic services such as massage, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, music therapy, Reiki, yoga, and biomat sessions for group participants.
- Fostered open communication and trust with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns in a supportive environment.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Praestan Health
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided integrated psychiatric care within two primary care settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Worked closely with therapists, primary care providers, psychiatric nurse case managers, and patient support specialists to deliver coordinated care.
- Offered a range of services, including diagnostics, pharmacogenomic testing, medication management, supplement recommendations, lab monitoring, patient education, and supportive therapy.
- Conducted thorough screenings to assess for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues, and genetic factors contributing to psychiatric conditions.
Graduate Assistantship
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to enhance institutional effectiveness and support student success in nursing education.
- Provided clinical supervision for Master of Nursing students during their mental health clinical rotations, fostering skill development and critical thinking.
- Facilitated pre- and post-clinical conferences to promote reflection, discussion, and integration of clinical experiences into learning objectives.
- Served as a primary point of contact for students, offering guidance and support throughout their clinical education.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans to enhance clinical encounters and align with curriculum goals.
- Conducted nursing skills lab sessions, teaching practical nursing techniques and critical thinking to students in both Master’s and Bachelor’s programs.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Lifespan Psychiatry
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
Winona, MN12-2009
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Nurse education program development
- Clinical leadership
- Collaborative skills
- Process improvement
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Patient advocacy
- Service utilization improvements
- Wellness services
- Clinical metric tracking
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Clinical quality improvement
- Clinical supervision
Accomplishments
- Scheckel, M., Hedrick-Erickson, J., Teunis, J., Deutsch, A., Roers, A., Willging, A., & Pittman, K. (2012). Shaping patient education in rural hospitals: Learning from the experiences of patients. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research.6(2). pp 108-121.
- 2011 - Oral Mucositis: The importance of nursing assessment and documentation. (with R. Mroz,) at University of Chicago Medicine for the RN Residency Program.
- 2009 - Discovering Paradigms for Providing Patient Education in Rural Hospitals. Presented with nursing faculty member Martha Scheckel and undergraduate honors nursing students A. Koenig, A. Roers & A. Willging at the at the Research Celebration Symposia, Winona State University, Winona, MN
- 2017 - Distress as the 6th vital sign: A quality improvement project aimed to standardize the process of screening for distress in patients with cancer. Public presentation at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
- 2016 – Managing psychosocial distress in patients with hematological and solid tumor malignancies. Presented at an interdisciplinary learning event at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.
PUBLICATION
PRESENTATIONS
Poster presentations
Oral presentation
Affiliations
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- American Psychiatric Nurse's Association (APNA)
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2017015939) –Expires 06/28/2028
- Colorado Certified Nursing Practitioner (0996791) - Expires 09/30/2025
- Colorado Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority (RXN.0105894 NP) - Expires 09/30/2025
- Colorado Registered Professional Nurse (RN.1676412) – Expires 09/30/2025
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (MT4398156) – Expires 11/30/2027
Timeline
Clinical Director
Axis Integrated Mental Health
05.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pipe Trades Family Health and Wellness
11.2020 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Plymouth Psych Group
06.2019 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cashman Center at Northwest Family Clinics
09.2018 - 05.2019
Group Leader
Cashman Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Praestan Health
07.2017 - 09.2018
Graduate Assistantship
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
05.2016 - 05.2017
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2017015939) –Expires 06/28/2028
- Colorado Certified Nursing Practitioner (0996791) - Expires 09/30/2025
- Colorado Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority (RXN.0105894 NP) - Expires 09/30/2025
- Colorado Registered Professional Nurse (RN.1676412) – Expires 09/30/2025
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (MT4398156) – Expires 11/30/2027
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Lifespan Psychiatry
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
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