Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Christina M. Doss

**** ******** **., ******, **** 43107

Phone: 614-***-**** E-mail: *********.*.****.*****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Compassionate and results-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in delivering evidence-based care. Highly skilled in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY August 2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Ohio University, Athens, OH December 2016

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse: RN.439403 (Ohio) Current through 2025

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: APRN.CNP.202-***-**** (Ohio)

American Heart Association CPR-BLS Current through 2025

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Serenity Soul Pathway Psychiatry Dublin, OH 2023 – Present

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for new and existing patients

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based practices for patients with acute and chronic mental health disorders.

Prescribe and manage medications, including psychotropic drugs, and incorporate psychotherapy and other treatment modalities.

Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.

Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments to promote informed care.

Collaborate with mental health and specialty care professionals, engaging patients and families in treatment plan development where appropriate.

Counsel patients with substance use disorders, providing targeted interventions and support.

Order and interpreted labs result, tests, and diagnostic studies to guide treatment plan.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records to ensure continuity of care.

Aya Healthcare Contract Nurse 2021 – Present

Adapted quickly to a variety of clinical settings, providing care in units such as acute care, psychiatry, and internal medicine during short-term assignments.

Administer medications, perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and provide patient education.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care to patients with complex needs.

Monitor and evaluate lab results, managed patient progress, and adjusted care plans based on changing conditions.

Demonstrate flexibility and leadership in floating between departments as needed to ensure quality care.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center / Harding Hospital Columbus, OH 11/2019 – 10/2021

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Work in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to manage the care of inpatient psychiatric patients.

Provide daily assessments, medication management, and therapeutic interventions to patients with varying levels of acuity.

Assist in involuntary admission processes and ensured that proper legal documentation was completed.

Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, medications, and mental health conditions.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Staff Float-Pool Nurse

8/2017-08/2022

Provided direct patient care across multiple hospital units, including psychiatry, neurology, transplant, and general medicine.

Assess patient conditions, administered medications, and updated care plans to ensure continuity of care.

Function as a charge nurse, managing team workflow, and supporting nursing staff across various units.

Precept new nurses and served as a super-user for new hospital technology and procedures.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Emerald Psychiatry May 2023 – Aug 2023

Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up care under the supervision of a collaborating psychiatrist.

Monitored and adjusted medications, ensuring patient safety and efficacy in treatment.

Columbus Spring East Jan 2023 – May 2023

Delivered patient care within the PHP/IOP settings, managing both medication and psychotherapy.

Collaborated with preceptor and care teams to develop holistic, individualized treatment plans.

KEY SKILLS

Psychiatric Evaluations & Assessments

Medication Management & Psychotropic Medications

Treatment Plan Development & Implementation

Patient Education & Counseling

Collaborative Care with Multidisciplinary Teams

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Lab Interpretation & Diagnostic Studies

Crisis Intervention & Stabilization

Inpatient & Outpatient Care

MEMBERSHIPS

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Ohio Nurses Association

AWARDS

2020 DAISY Award Recipient

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