Professional Summary

Dedicated and patient focused Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute and primary patient care, staff development and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation.

Skills

Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

EKG interpretation,. Suturing, stapling, application of skin adhesive, and I&D of abscesses

Venipuncture, nail trephination, nail removal, needle decompression, and digital blocks

Splinting Extremities and upper extremity joint aspiration

Strong interviewing skills and clinical judgment to determine if psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis

Skilled in assessment of risk factors for mental illness and extensive knowledge of wellness evaluations

Specialty areas include depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chemical dependency, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Individualized care with patience, warmth, understanding and helpful explanations that facilitate treatment

Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR

Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center, PMHNP-BC, issued 08/2019, current

American Heart Association, BLS, PALS, and ACLS, all current

Emergency Nurses Association, TNCC, current

Burprenorphine waiver, issued 06/2020, current

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice, 08/2020

Frontier University, Hyden, Kentucky

GPA 3.6

Post Master’s Certificate, 11/2019

University of Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty

GPA 3.8

Post Master’s Post Master ER-Trauma Certificate, 12/2016

UT Houston Health Science, Houston Texas

Master of Science in Nursing, 12/2014

University of Texas, El Paso, Texas

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

GPA 3.6

Bachelor of Science, 05/2010

Chamberlain University College Of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri

Professional Experience

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Deer Oaks, Houston, Texas, 03/2020 to Present

Perform history and physicals, interview patients presenting with mental illness, behavioral problems and chemical dependency for patients age 10 through geriatrics

Provide client centered care and treatments based on evidence-based guideline by diagnosing according to the latest edition of the DSM and listening to the clients concerns and symptoms

Conduct therapeutic communication and guide clients into self-actualization and healing by using CBT, interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and brief therapy

Create a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services

Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration

Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses

Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well

Conduct therapeutic communication therapy groups and one on one sessions for adolescents and adults with chemical dependency and other mental illnesses

Apply de-escalation techniques to help patients manage negative emotions and thoughts of physical harm to self or staff, in a non-threatening way

Family Nurse Practitioner / Home Assessments

Signified Health, Dallas, Texas

Responsible for evidence-based assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care for home care patients

Complete comprehensive health history, health risk assessment, perform physical examination, and recommend the most effective treatment plan utilizing mixed available resources for Medicaid and Medicare patients

Collaborate with families and all members of the health care team with the focus of promoting cost effective, evidence-based care within a healing culture for all patients

Family Nurse Practitioner

MedSpring Urgent Care, Katy, Texas, 03/2016 to 07/2019

Obtain medical history, perform both comprehensive and focused medical exams, diagnose, and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention

Perform diagnostic testing to identify patient's clinical problems and health care needs

Diagnose and respond to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including prescription of medication, therapeutic procedures, heath counseling and education

Prescribe pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and other forms of treatment or related therapeutic procedures.

Highly skilled in minor procedure such as suturing, radiographic interpretation, wound care, I&D of abscesses, and other minor procedures, in addition to DOT exams and providing Occupational Health Medicine services

Exhibits professionalism in triaging and responding to telephone calls from patients, families and caregivers, medical offices, and pharmacies in a timely manner while efficiently responding to emergencies

Family Nurse Practitioner

NextLevel Urgent Care, Katy Texas, 10/2019 to 05/2020

Same skills and responsibilities as described in the aforementioned urgent care position described above

Utilize telemedicine platform to evaluate and treat patients off-site in addition to providing in person care

Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Clinic

Whole Health PLLC Psychiatrist Clinic, Houston, Texas, 10/2018 to 03/2020

Same skills and responsibilities as described in the aforementioned Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position

Perform TELEPSYCH and ADHD screenings under the supervision of a Psychiatrist

Family Nurse Practitioner / Outpatient Clinic

Access Health Medicine Clinic, Richmond Texas, 05/2015 to 07/2018

Perform complete health history, comprehensive physical examination, establish diagnosis and treatment of common acute and common chronic illness with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention

Prescribes appropriate evidence-based interventions including ordering and evaluating diagnostic and laboratory testing, as well as prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, all within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, collaborating physician agreement and prescribing protocols

Establishes meaningful relationships with patients by addressing their individual health, psychosocial, educational, and cultural care needs

Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; and promoting wellness and health maintenance

Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans

Provide progressive health education and preventative care for high-risk patient population

Licensure

Advanced Practice Nurse, State of New Jersey, issued 04/2002, endorsed to Texas 07/2003, current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Nevada, issued 06, 2020, current

Advanced Practice Nurse, State of California, issued 06/2020, current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Oregon, 07/2020

Registered Nurse, State of Texas, issued 03/2004, current

Registered Nurse, State of Nevada, and California, issued 06/2020, both current

Registered Nurse, State of Oregon, 07/2020

Nurse Practice Registered Nurse, States of Arizona, Issues 9/6/2020

Affiliations

American Nurses Association, ANA

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

Interests

Evidence based research and quality improvement projects

I enjoy reading, cooking traveling and volunteering

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