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Dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 3 years of experience across the care continuum successfully managing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Adept at thoroughly assessing patients presenting with a wide range of mental health illnesses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Skilled at developing holistic, personalized treatment plans encompassing evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Excels at providing effective crisis intervention for unstable or suicidal patients. Passionate patient advocate who builds excellent therapeutic rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Seeking a PMHNP position to continue making a positive impact in improving mental health outcomes in underserved populations through patient-centered care. Special interest and expertise in integration of community support resources to facilitate successful transition from inpatient care and prevention of hospital readmission.

PMHNP Bc.

MAT/ CPR certified

Excellent time management skills.

Ability to remain productive in high-stressed situations Communication

Computer skills

Team building

People skills

Relationship building

Reliable & trustworthy

Decision-making

Analytical

Flexible schedule

Active listening

Problem resolution

Organization

Customer service

Pembroke Hospital Pembroke, MA

PMHNP (locum)

07/2022 - 02/2024

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients admitted with acute psychiatric conditions, substance withdrawal, suicidality or self-harm behaviors

Diagnose complex mental illnesses and comorbid substance abuse disorders in unstable, crisis-level patients

Provide rapid initiation of treatment with appropriate pharmacologic agents to stabilize agitation, psychosis, mood instability, anxiety or dangerous behaviors

Manage care for patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol, opioids or other substances, alleviating withdrawal symptoms and treating complications

Lead daily multi-disciplinary team rounds to review patient status, medication effects and discharge planning needs

Design and oversee individualized treatment strategies including lab work, one-on-one therapy, group sessions and family meetings Complete required clinical documentation in a timely manner meeting quality and compliance standards

Coordinate care with social work, case managers and external providers to Summary

Skills

Experience

facilitate appropriate discharge plans and post-hospitalization follow up care

Possess expertise in crisis de-escalation, risk assessment, and management of aggression or suicidal ideation

Promote therapeutic alliances with patients to enhance cooperation and long-term recovery

Kentucky Mental Health Clinic

Louisville, KY

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner

10/2022 - 08/2023

Conduct initial evaluations and develop treatment plans with patients for medication management, therapy or a combination of both. Independently diagnose, manage, and treat conditions appropriate for outpatient treatment with a Variety of psychotropic medications. Provide care and build therapeutic rapport with clients through telehealth. Provide follow ups, referrals, and coordination of care with IDT and outside providers.

Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.

Cerebral Health Dallas, TX

PMHNP

05/2022 - 03/2023

Prescribe, psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders

Collaborate with IDT to discuss treatment plans and progress Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments modules Provide care for patients in crisis in collaboration with crisis team, provided 72 hour provider follow-up for patients in crisis Provide follow ups, referrals, and coordination of care with IDT and outside providers and refer patients for inpatient stay. Discussed non-medical techniques like relaxation and mindfulness techniques to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety. Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare

Kaufman, TX

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

05/2021 - 09/2022

Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments Provide Psych care, diagnoses and treatment planning for patients Provide care for patients in crisis in collaboration with the mobile crisis prevention unit

Provide follow ups, referrals, and coordination of care with IDT and outside providers.

Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.

Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders. DaVita Inc Dallas, TX

Nurse Clinical Coordinator

09/2010 - 01/2021

Started as a charge nurse then transitioned to Clinical coordinator Oversee daily operations of the facility while ensuring compliance with state regulations with reference to staffing, safety, and clinical outcomes Analyze reports on clinical outcomes such as anemia, adequacy, initiatives to reduce blood stream infection and preventing hospitalization Work closely with interdisciplinary to ensure improvement in the quality of care delivered

Assess patients pre and post treatment

Perform rounds to verify treatment prescription

Notify Physician about change in patients' status

Work with interdisciplinary care team to initiate and update patients care plan

Supervise, mentor and coordinate activities of nurses, and dialysis technicians.

PMHNP student, North Texas Behavioral

Health Arlington, TX

08/2020 - 11/2020

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs)

Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender

Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines

Complete initial psychiatric assessment; develop differential diagnostic assessment, assessment of capacity for, consent to treatment, risks assessment, patient education and progress toward treatment goals Provided appropriate follow up of patient's symptoms and response to medications including side effects

Respect patient's culture

Utilize appropriate medication based on the best practices. PMHNP student, Millwood Behavioral

Hospital Arlington, TX

05/2020 - 08/2020

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses Provided psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents during their hospital stay

Educated parent on disease progress

Participated in IDT meetings on discharge planning and long-term care needs for children and adolescents.

PMHNP student, Dallas Behavioral Health

hospital Dallas, TX

05/2020 - 08/2020

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses Provided psychiatric evaluations and medication management for child, adolescents and adults during their hospital stay

Educated patients and parent on disease progress

Participated in IDT meetings on discharge planning and long-term care needs for children and adolescents.

PMHNP student, Ican Medics and

Psychiatry Services Garland, TX

11/2019 - 05/2020

Provided outpatient Psychotherapy with individuals Provided Psychotherapy with groups and families

Developed goal-oriented psycho educational therapy to improve client's level of functioning

Performed culturally competent and individualized intake and assessments.

George Washington University Hospital

Washington Washington Dc, DC,, Dc

Staff RN

09/2011 - 05/2012

Receive patients from PACU/ED/ICU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care Educate patients on specific condition, including precautions, potential post-op complications

Monitor patients closely for changes in condition and advocates as needs arises

Position patients with respect to proper alignment, using understanding of body mechanics

Enhance patients' statues to return to baseline function or better, using multi-modal approach and communicating with various therapies and resources

General skills in Wound vac, IV therapy, Blood draws, wound care, Trach care, Foley catheters, center venous catheter, drains, medi port, TPN, and feeding tubes.

Bay Ridge Hospital Lynn, Ma

Staff RN

04/2008 - 06/2010

Staff nurse on a dual diagnosis Unit for psych and addiction treatment Perform intake assessment, formulate treatment plan, and start discharge planning

Assess patient risk for harm self and treatment response to detoxification Medicate according to detox protocol

Coordinate group therapy on treatment compliance

Walden University MN

Master of Science in Nursing, PMHNP

11/2020

Salem State University Salem, Ma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

12/2007

Lynn Classical High School Lynn, MA

High School Diploma in General Education

06/2000

Education and Training

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