ANDREA J. YOUNG, MSN, NP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Valley Cottage, NY 10989 561-***-**** ad27m4@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-young-77585649/

Nurse Practitioner

Provide mental health patients with tools to make life changes and resources to help manage their symptoms

Family medicine nurse practitioner with background in addiction medicine; interest in applying training in psychiatric mental health in a position treating psychiatric patients. Offer experience evaluating adult and pediatric patients with mental health disorders for psychotherapy and medication. Excel at connecting with patients, particularly teenagers, to help them feel comfortable talking about psychiatric issues. Educate patients so they understand the source of their problems and see the path to success. Provide support and encouragement along with “real talk.”

Education and Credentials

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA Post-Masters Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Aug 2021

SOUTH UNIVERSITY, Royal Palm Beach, FL; Master of Science in Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Palm Beach, FL; Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Associate of Science in Nursing

WILLIAM T. MCFATTER VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Practical Nursing Program

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner valid through 2024

AMERICAN NURSES CREDNTIALING CENTER, Certified PMHNP Valid through 2027

FLORIDA BOARD OF NURSING, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse valid through Jul 2024

NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PMHNP and FNP. Valid 3/25 and 11/24

DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA), Buprenorphine Waiver valid through May 2023

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, PALS valid through Jul 2025

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, BLS valid through Feb 2024

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, ACLS valid through Feb 2024

Recent Clinical Experience

LOGIQUE MEDICAL CARE SERVICES, Boynton Beach, FL

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult Clinical Rotation Jan 2021 – Mar 2021

Preceptor: Jimmy Lafaille, DNP PMHNP-BC

SOFLO PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES LLC, Boca Raton, FL

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Pediatric Clinical Rotation Apr 2021 – Aug 2021

Preceptor: Jenifer Deyoe, MSN PMHNP-BC

Assessed and managed adult and adolescent patients with psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, eating disorders, GAD, PTSD, and addiction.

Performed psychiatric screen tests to diagnose ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.

Prescribed SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics, mood stabilizers, benzodiazepines – Ativan, Haldol, Xanax, antipsychotics – and ADHD medications – Adderall, Strattera, Wellbutrin – when needed.

Administered psychotherapy, including motivational therapy and solution-focused therapy.

Referred to primary care and other clinicians for medical management.

Professional Experience

ACADEMY HEALTH SOLUTIONS, Lake Park, FL

ARNP Jun 2018 – Jul 2020

Evaluated, diagnosed, and managed caseload of 15–20 adult clients suffering from drug and alcohol addiction in an outpatient setting.

Assessed patients in medical emergencies for transfer to high level of care, including ER and inpatient care, for addiction.

Treated patients with simple psychiatric conditions and medical conditions, including HTN, diabetes, respiratory infections, asthma, back pain, clotting disorders, skin infections, and gynecological infections, prescribed birth control medications.

ACADEMY HEALTH SOLUTIONS ARNP Continued

Assisted patients in understanding the root cause of their problems and identifying solutions. Offered encouragement to empower individuals to succeed.

Prescribed non-opioid medications to treat pain; buprenorphine and other medications for management of withdrawal symptoms and addiction; and non-controlled medications for medical conditions and stable psychiatric disorders.

Ordered urine drug screens, metabolic panels, CBC, LFT, thyroid panels, and other blood and radiological tests.

Coordinated consultations with specialists, including hematologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, psychiatric providers, and other specialists; discussed patient status and presentation.

Reviewed patients’ statuses with medical director on weekly basis.

Wrote recommendation on how a medication that was receiving adverse reactions should be taken; compiled list of OTC medications not to distribute to patients due to interactions potentiating effect of addiction medications. Recommendations were established as protocol.

CAMERON SPINE, Tamarac, FL

Nurse Practitioner Dec 2015 – Jun 2018

Assessed and cared for 18–25 chronic pain patients and post-procedural pain patients per day in hospital, rehabilitation, and nursing home settings.

Collaborated with physician and allied staff to maximize and provide optimum pain management while transitioning patients to decreased dependency on pain medications.

Treated hospitalized patients with dependency or addiction with buprenorphine products, along with other adjunct medications, to help minimize withdrawal symptoms.

Ordered laboratory tests and imaging studies; prescribed medications.

Documented patient care. Provided ICD-10 coding and information on level of care for billing purposes.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PALM BEACHES, Belle Glade and Clewiston, FL

Nurse Practitioner Mar 2016 – Aug 2017

Conducted assessments and provided care to dialysis patients within outpatient environment.

Collaborated with nephrologist to treat renal patients with multiple comorbidities.

Prescribed medications; ordered diagnostic testing and consultations with endocrinologists, podiatrists, nutritionists, and cardiologists; and followed up with primary care doctors.

Evaluated each patient’s need for social services and provided recommendations to assigned staff.

Followed up with patients at dialysis center regarding their dialysis treatment and medical needs.

Provided education and guidance to motivate patients to take more active roles in their care.

BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Boynton Beach, FL

Registered Nurse June 2003 – Dec 2015

Cared for patients in CCU, SICU, MICU, and PACU; assessed patients and provided emergency intervention and management for patient population that included post-surgical patients and those requiring critical care.

Provided post-anesthesia care for surgical patients; assisted anesthesiologist with line placement, regional blocks, blood patches, and intubations.

Delivered nebulizer treatments with chest percussion therapy, tracheotomy insertion, care, and suctioning.

Managed ventilators, Swan-Ganz catheters, A-line catheters, PICC lines, chest tubes, ventriculostomy, NG tubes, G tubes, Foley catheters, and ureteral stents.

Performed subcutaneous/intramuscular/intradermal injections, inserted and managed IVs, and provided wound care.

Additional Experience: WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Registered Nurse: CCU, ER, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2013 – 2022

American Nurses Association, 2021 – 2022

Florida Nurses Association, 2021 – 2022

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, 2009 – 2022

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