Creative and enthusiastic psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with

experience managing patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SMI) as well as, dual diagnosed patients from vulnerable populations. Passionate about building trust and rapport with non judgmental approach and compassionate interpersonal skills. Adept at needs evaluation, appropriate screenings and working jointly to create treatment plan for best client outcomes.

o Establishing Therapeutic Relationships

o Authentic and Active Listener

o Psychiatric Evaluations

o Psychiatric Diagnosis

o Medication Reviews

o (SMI) Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses

o Dual Diagnosis

PMHNP-BC 03/2017 to 09/2018

Genesee Health Systems (Community Mental Health Outpatient) - Flint, MI

Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of severe and

persistent mental health disorders.

Liaised between patients, RN's and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of

treatment plans.

Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and various screening tools to diagnose nature

and extent of mental disorders.

Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications fro various mental health illnesses and

recommended psychotherapy interventions when needed.

Gathered essential background information during psychiatric evaluations and ordered

appropriate labs.

Initiated admissions during medication reviews for inpatient and outpt substance use

programs

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 01/2016 to 01/2017

Behavioral Center Of Michigan Inpatient Hospital - Warren, MI

o Assessed patients and documented patient information.

o Administered intramuscular medications, scheduled and PRN's.

o Lead patient education group therapy sessions

o Delegated staff nurse duties.

o Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and

o satisfy patient needs.

o Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

o Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

o Ensured safety and well-being of patients on unit.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE MANAGER 11/2012 to 01/2014

New Center Community Services Outpatient Mental Health - Detroit, MI

o Manager of 15 RN's, assigned schedules, recruited, hired, trained 5 new employees.

o Chair of Infection Control Board and Member Utilization Boar

Maintained excellent communication between department heads, medical staff and

governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental

functions, as well as one on one monthly meetings with Medical Director.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 06/2011 to 01/2012

Henry Ford Behavioral Heath Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital - Clinton Township, Michigan

o Administered oral and intramuscular medications

o Documented patient information obtained from assessments

o Lead Group Therapy and Medication Education groups

o Rotated as Charge Nurse

o Appointed to "Anti -bullying " board

Oakland University - Rochester, MI Bachelor of Science

Nursing, 2009

Wayne State University - Detroit, MI Master of Science

Nursing, 2016

Advancing Inter-professional Graduate Psychiatric Nursing Education and Social Work in

Under-served Areas

Honor description 10 K Grant HRSA.

Adler Family Scholarship

College of Nursing Fund Scholarship

Gloria Anne Colquhoun Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Delivering compassionate care that exceeds requirements for best outcomes and patient

satisfaction

American Psychiatric Nurses Association ( APNA)

International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN)

American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 12.28.16 to 12.27.21

Basic Life Support (BLS) annual class

Board of Nursing State Licensing exp 3.31.19

Crisis Prevention Institute 3.8.18 to 3.9.19

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