Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

PATRICK BIRISI

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMERY

Committed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, board-certified, with ten years of expertise in psychiatric nursing care at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center. Provides comprehensive mental health services to varied patient demographics across the lifespan. I intend to apply my expertise and acquired skills and channel my passion for patient advocacy within a dynamic mental health environment.

EXPERIENCE

2014 – PRESENT

REGISTERED NURSE, ANOKA METRO REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER

Responsibilities including delivering professional nursing care, which involves evaluating patient needs and formulating individualized care plans that address those needs. Engaging in and facilitating the execution of care and treatment in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, conducting continuous assessments of each patient's biopsychosocial requirements, fulfilling charge nurse responsibilities by overseeing and assigning responsibilities to nursing assistants, behavioral analysts, and practical nurses. Implementing interventions specified in the treatment plan and documenting all nursing care. Additional responsibilities encompass guiding and co-facilitating group programming, engaging respectfully with all patients while upholding professional boundaries, and offering insights on patients’ development. Providing revisions to the treatment plan and participating in discharge planning alongside the patient and other team members.

2012 – 2017

SUPERVISOR,

TEXAS TERRACE CARE CENTER:

Performing assessments, administering medications, documenting, planning, evaluating, and implementing reports. Reporting and coordinating care with other providers. Providing supervision and delegating of tasks to nursing assistants and practical nurses. Provide nursing care in accordance with patient’s care, policies, and procedures

EDUCATION

JANUARY 2022- APRIL 2024

POST MASTER’S IN PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL NURSE PRACTITIONER, Herzing UNiversity

2020 – 2021

MASTERS IN NURSING EDUCATION, WESTERN GOVERNOR UNIVERSITY

AUGUST 2014 – DECEMBER 2017

BACHELOR’S IN NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON

JANUARY2010 – MAY 2012

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING, NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

Graduated from Herzing University's PMC in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a 3.9 GPA. Completed clinical rotation at various locations, including Annadale State Facility. Used evidence-based practices to help mental illness patients recover. Completed clinical hours at Park Avenue Center and received counseling training in substance abuse and addiction. Learned how to help individuals with addiction and co-occurring disorders from patients and experienced therapists. Had six-month clinical rotation at Grace & Will encompassed 300 hours, focusing on patients ranging from six years to older individuals, and offered significant insights into childhood adverse effects, psychiatric disorders, medication management, and behavioral therapies. These experiences helped me develop clinical assessment, diagnosis, medication management skills for patient care, and treat patients of all ages allowing me to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to improve patient, staff safety and health outcomes.

SKILLS

Throughout my decade of experience in psychiatric nursing, I have developed a diverse communication style characterized by active listening, patience, understanding, and a compassionate attitude that expresses hope, kindness, empathy, and non-judgmental support. I believe that excellent communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers is essential. I possess passion and enthusiasm for individuals with mental illness, which has facilitated the establishment of trust and empathy with them. It also allows me to comprehend and address both their patients' emotions and my sentiments. My empathy and sensitivity have facilitated my work with patients at their most difficult moments.

CERTIFICATIONS

RN: MN Registered nurse

CNP: MN Certified nurse practitioner, PMHNP-BC

CPR BLS

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