Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
February ****
To Whom It May Concern:
My past studies at Walden University, combined with practical experience acquired at current employment have been excellent preparation for working as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I would very much like to meet with you to express my interest in being a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am responsible for maintaining any documentation required by state or facility guidelines to demonstrate compliance with supervision requirements. Providing outpatient psychiatric consultation, diagnostic, and treatment services to the identified patient population, including medication management and crisis intervention services. It would be an honor to implement these skills and fulfill the need to the mental health community. I am motivated to be part of an organization that values commitment to excellence and individual initiative.
Thank you for this opportunity. With my solid knowledge, nursing experience, enthusiasm, and superior work habits, I am certain that I could be an extraordinary contributor to your organization. Thank you for investing your time to review my skills and talents highlighted in this letter and in my resume. I look forward to meeting you to discuss my qualifications and reason for choosing your organization.
Carla Joseph
Hollywood, FL 33021
C: 786-***-****
ad3mlh@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To gain employment into your organization where I can enhance my practical and clinical knowledge attained from my nursing experiences and past education.
Education
May 2022 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science in Nursing Concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
June 2008 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licenses/Certifications
Connecticut PMHNP APRN License (3/2024)
Connecticut RN License (3/2024)
Connecticut DEA License (12/2026)
Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioner Certificate (2/2025)
Florida PMHNP APRN License (7/2024)
Florida RN License (7/2024)
New York PMHNP License (1/2026)
New York RN License (7/25)
Bilingual
English
Creole
Work Experience
May 2023-Present Psych on Demand
Manchester, Connecticut
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Remote)
Provides patient assessment, diagnosis including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating.
the profession.
Implemented individualized treatment plans, administered medications, and provided psychotherapy.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Educated and counseled patients and families on mental health diagnoses and treatment options
Collaborates with the staff psychiatrist, the nursing staff and technical personnel, as well as the counselors at the University Counseling center and outside local counselors.
Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and develop treatment plans
Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary.
Issues medication prescriptions and provide psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies in accordance with treatment guidelines.
Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.
Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.
Educate and counsel patients and families on mental health diagnoses and treatment options.
Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality care
Provided comprehensive care to patients in outpatient setting with acute and chronic mental health conditions
May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statues, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
Perform similar or related duties as assigned or required.
November 2021- May 2023 Baptist Health South Florida Baptist Outpatient Services
Miami, FL
Infection Control Nurse (Ambulatory Service Centers)
Gathering and analyzing infection data, facts and trends to other healthcare personnel.
Providing training and education to other medical professionals and civilians on prevention techniques.
Develop plans to prevent patients from spreading diseases throughout the hospital or other patient care facilities.
Often acting as a coordinator or leader of an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program.
Reinforcing the implementation of infection control practices as provided in the guidelines of the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), DOH (Department of Health), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), and AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration).
Bringing rates of infection down within a facility.
Determining the origin of a particular pathogen by studying the makeup and composition of it.
Help to prevent healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) by isolating sources of infections and limiting their spread
Systematically collect, analyze and interpret health data in order to plan a resolution
Conduct rounds, discuss and monitor infection control practices with staff
Collect infection data from departments, maintain records for each case, train staff on implementation of infection control practices
Investigate incidents of infection and report such incident to the director of nursing
Ensure availability of supplies required for infection control
March 2011- April 2023 Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami-Dade County Corrections (TGK) Miami, FL
Mental and Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Adult Corrections)
Ensuring inmates receive proper treatment
Charge Nurse ensuring good staffing and supervision in clinic
Minimizing risks to inmates; including infection control
Addressing special needs, including any disability, learning difficulties and language
problems
Conducting risk assessments for cell-sharing
Documenting information and disseminating it to prison staff and other agencies, while
maintaining appropriate level of confidentiality according to corrections policy and nursing practice standards
Educating new offenders about their situation
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers
Work with new admissions, assessing their conditions and needs in order to develop
personalized care plans
Regularly evaluate plans of care and update them on a as-needed basis
Educate the patients and their families on how to follow their care plans
Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Develop a care plan which establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate
therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions by including the patient and family in the planning process
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as well as administer
medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the patient
Conduct preliminary psych evaluations of emotionally disturbed patients
Formulate and carry out nursing treatment plans
Observe patients as well as report and record the condition and behavior
Telemedicine experience through clinical experience within my Masters program
Administer all types of oral, intramuscular and other psych medications and treatments
August 2015- October 2021 Baptist Health South Florida Miami, FL
Perioperative Nurse (Surgery Nurse) Surgery Department
Circulate outside the sterile field, I am responsible for managing the nursing care within the surgery department by assisting the surgical team in creating and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment
Interview the patient with particular emphasis on ensuring the patient has informed consent, has been NPO for at least 6 hours prior to surgery (unless it is an emergency), and has medical clearance to determine any special needs for the surgery
Explain to the patient what will happen during the preparation of the operative phase and tries to alleviate any anxieties the patient and their family may have
Try to develop a rapport with the patient that enhances the operative experience for the patient by building trust and assuring the patient and the family has the best care possible
Competent in circulating in COVID-19 cases in different roles as a circulator, observer, and a runner.
Obtain supplies needed for the procedure according to the surgeon's preference card,
positioning equipment and patient per surgery, and any special supplies needed as determined by the nurse's assessment and the patient's history.
Preparing twenty four operating rooms for next day scheduled procedures by picking cases, setting up rooms with supplies and equipments, checking daily monitors as fas as crash carts, refrigerators, and glucometers, assisting the charge at the control desk, returning excess supplies and equipments to their designated area.
December 2010 – October 2013 Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
Staff RNII Adult Med/Surg Hematology & Oncology
Care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients
Administer chemotherapy, implement new methods of symptom treatment and monitor
patients' progress
Create a supportive environment
Examining pre-treatment needs as well as recording the health history and progress of patients
Evaluate and achieve health related goals worked in collaboration with families and health care
professionals
Facilitated patient care by accurate assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual
outcomes
Reported any readings beyond the established parameters
Monitored Nutrition, Fluid Balance, and Elimination by maintaining accurate I&O
Maintained a clean and safe work and patient environment
Entered computerized data collection and clear documentation of patient records for any
interventions performed
Access and deaccess as well as maintained port lines and maintained PICC lines
Draw blood labs
Floated to other units: GI, Pediatrics, Telemetry, Respiratory, Orthopedic
Medical evaluation of newly admitted patients
Involvement in the preparation and implementation of a plan for both in-patient and out-patient
care
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare
providers
Work with new admissions, assessing their conditions and needs in order to develop
personalized care plans
Regularly evaluate plans of care and update them on a as-needed basis
Educate the patients and their families on how to follow their care plans
Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Develop a care plan which establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate
therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions by including the patient and family in
the planning process
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as well as administer
medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to
discharge of the patient
Know how to utilize PCA pump
March 2009 – October 2010 Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
Clinical Staff RN Pediatric Med/Surg Hematology & Oncology
Care for critically or chronically ill cancer patients
Administer chemotherapy, implement new methods of symptom treatment and monitor
patients' progress
Create a supportive environment
Examining pre-treatment needs as well as recording the health history and progress of patients
Evaluate and achieve health related goals worked in collaboration with families and health care
professionals
Facilitated patient care by accurate assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual
outcomes
Reported any readings beyond the established parameters
Monitored Nutrition, Fluid Balance, and Elimination by maintaining accurate I&O
Maintained a clean and safe work and patient environment
Entered computerized data collection and clear documentation of patient records for any
interventions performed
Access and deaccess as well as maintained port lines and maintained PICC lines
Draw blood labs
Floated to other units: GI, Pediatrics, Telemetry, Respiratory, Orthopedic
Medical evaluation of newly admitted patients
Involvement in the preparation and implementation of a plan for both in-patient and out-patient
care
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
Advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare
providers
Work with new admissions, assessing their conditions and needs in order to develop
personalized care plans
Regularly evaluate plans of care and update them on a as-needed basis
Educate the patients and their families on how to follow their care plans
Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Develop a care plan which establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate
therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions by including the patient and family in
the planning process
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as well as administer
medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to
discharge of the patient
Know how to utilize PCA pump
Awards/Achievements
NURSING EDUCATION GRANT FROM PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
AUGUST 2007-MAY 2008
Growing Epidemic of Child Obesity poster was accepted by Frankford Hospital’s First Annual Peer-Reviewed Poster Session sponsored by the Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council
May 2007
Campus/Community
The National Society of Leadership and Success December 2020-Present
The NSLS is an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities.
Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association April 2020- Present
Committed to the practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing, health and wellness promotion through identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders
Connected with a forum for the exchange of information among psychiatric mental health nursing colleagues, whose varied expertise covers all facets of the profession
Representative, Unit Practice Committee, JMH September 2009-May 2010
Participated in activities like Rally for the Kids Foundation
Assemble ideas for unit enhancement for the nurses & patients to implement to the unit & hospital
Vice President, Student Nurses Association at Holy Family August 2006-May 2008
Sold stethoscopes, t-shirts
Raised clothing donations during Christmas 2006
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