Download Gail Lynne Robison, PMHNP-BC - Boise

Gail Lynne Robison, PMHNP-BC
Work Experience
July 2012 thru Present: Private Practice located at Sage Health Care, PLLC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
March 9, 2012 thru Present: Pioneer Health Services
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Medication management for children and adults with psychiatric issues, including mood disorders,
thought disorders, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.
February 12, 2007 thru November 4, 2011: Boise Behavioral Health Hospital
Director of Nursing in a 22-bed, acute psychiatric hospital specializing in the care of older adults with
dementia as well as other acute psychiatric disorders. In charge of approximately 40 employees that
included both licensed and unlicensed staff. Attended and participated in weekly interdisciplinary
treatment teams for families of patients. Provided required education to all staff as part of corporatewide training, training in crisis prevention interventions and CPR. I was a part of the performance
improvement process as well as participating in the risk management team. As part of the admissions
process, I reviewed potential referrals for medical and psychiatric issues to assure they met the criteria
for admission. Developed policies and procedures for the nursing department as well as the
interdisciplinary team.
May 2006 thru February 2007: Walter Knox Memorial Hospital, Emmett, ID.
Charge Nurse Medical/Surgical, Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery units.
July 2001 thru April 2006: Gem Home Health Agency, Emmett, ID.
Director of a small hospital-based home health care agency in rural Gem County. I managed a staff of
RNs, LPNs and home health aides with a patient census of 30-40 clients. Responsible for the
development of plans of care and the coordination of care with the referring physicians.
Education
June 24, 2011. Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Masters of Science in Nursing,
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
 600 hours of clinical experience in a variety of settings
 Distance learning program with 16 hours each semester on campus for the psychiatric/mental
health nurse practitioner track.
 Approximately 40 volunteer hours each semester with the Women’s and Children’s Alliance, Boise,
Idaho as well as with the Sweet Food Bank, Sweet, Idaho.
May 1993. Chapman University, Orange, California. Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.
June 1986. St. Alexis Hospital School of Nursing. Cleveland, Ohio. Diploma in Nursing.
August 1983. Cuyahoga Community College. Parma, Ohio. Associate of Arts degree.
Certification and Licenses
November 22, 2011: Idaho Advanced Practice Professional Nurse License.
October 6, 2011: Board Certification as a Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aug 20, 2011 thru Aug 2013: American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Instructor
1994: licensed as a Registered Nurse in Idaho
Professional Affiliation
Member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association since March, 2011