Petia Trifonova - Papazoglou, NPP, MS, MPA
Morristown, NJ 07960
Cell: 516-***-****
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Objective: Board certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive knowledge of the medical aspects of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology and individual and family psychotherapy is seeking a challenging position to provide psychiatric care for the individual and the family with a focus on treatment, health promotion and prevention.
Education: Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Master of Science, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry Program, 2013
Adelphi University, Garden City NY
Bachelor of Science, Registered Professional nurse, 2008
Long Island University, Brookville, NY
Master’s in Public Administration, Health Care Administration, 2005
University of Sofia, Bulgaria
Master’s in Bulgarian Literature, 1991
Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Diploma Degree in Nursing, 1982
Licenses: Registered Professional Nurse, NYS, 2009
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, NYS, 2013
Professional work experience:
September 2017 to current Downtown Psychiatric Group, NYC
Outpatient psychiatric Practice
Performing initial evaluations and follow up evaluations.
Performing medication management and initiating treatment.
Providing appropriate therapy when necessary.
Collaborating with family and the treatment team.
Referring patients for evaluation to rule out medial diagnosis.
Ordering appropriate blood tests. Monitoring blood level of medications. Adjusting dose of medications if necessary.
Monitoring and evaluating for side effects of medications.
Maintaining electronic medical records.
Referring patients to higher level of care.
June 2016 to September 2018 Gracie Square Hospital, NYPH
Inpatient Psychiatric Unite
Performing admission evaluation on patient admitted to inpatient unite
Determining appropriate psychiatric diagnosis and treatment modalities
Collaborate with outpatient treatment programs and providers for managing patient’s care
Initiating psychopharmacology treatment
Evaluating daily the patient progress and adjusting medications
Managing agitated patient
Ordered appropriate diagnostic tests and collaborated with the medical team
Performing therapy to individual patients
Participating in family meetings for discussion of patient treatment
Collaborating discharge planning
Maintaining computerized medical records
Dec 2013 to June 2016: Coney Island Hospital
Psychiatric Emergency Room
Performing psychiatric evaluation on patient presented to the Emergency room
Determine if patient need admission to inpatient psychiatric unite or discharge
Determine if the Pt needs admission to Detox unit
Referring patients to appropriate community program
Performing psychiatric consultation on the medical floor and medical ER
Performing pediatric psychiatric consult in pediatric emergency room
Collaborate with outpatient treatment programs for managing patient’s care
Initiating psychopharmacology treatment
Managing agitated patient
Maintaining computerized medical records
Ordered appropriate diagnostic tests and collaborated with the medical team
Coney Island Hospital
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Performing admission evaluation on patient admitted to inpatient unite
Evaluating daily the patient progress and adjusting medications
Performing therapy to individual patients
Participating in family meetings for discussion of patient treatment.
Collaborating discharge planning
Sept 2012 to Present: King Medical Care, PC
Clinical internship and continued working in family outpatient psychiatric
care
Provided patient care under the supervision of MD
Provided psychiatric care to patients across the life span
Performed comprehensive assessment for new patients
Developed treatment plans
Participated in psychopharmacology treatment
Provided treatment for patients with alcohol and substance abuse problems
Provided individual and family psychotherapy
Maintained clinical records
Provided ongoing patient education
Provided case management and managed supportive services
Coordinated patient care with health care professionals
Handled domestic violence issues according to Federal, State and local laws
Managed unpredictable situations and local laws
Aug 2012 to December 2013: Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Patchogue, NY, 11394
Access unit – Admission and Evaluation
Provided psychiatric evaluation on triage patients
Provided psychiatric evaluation on patients referred from Emergency room
Contacted insurance companies for eligibility and authorizations
Collaborated with the medical providers for obtaining medical clearance for admitted patients
Provided necessary referrals for discharged patients
Oct 2009 to July 2012 South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, NY, 11758
Charge Nurse-Adult Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Units
Provided assignments for the upcoming shift
Effectively intervened in the resolution of ongoing problems on the units
Provided ongoing education to the unit personnel
Coordinated and participated in daily community meetings with the patients and the staff
Served as a preceptor to the new hired charge nurses
Coordinated debriefing meetings
Evaluated performance of the employees
Nov 2005 to Apr 2008 Cardiology and Internal Medicine of LI, Massapequa, NY, 11708
Cardiac Rehab and Pacemaker Lab Technician
Monitored patients’ EKG strips in response to exercise
Provided patient and family education for managing cardiovascular disease
Coordinated patients’ needs and referrals
Performed trance telephonic and in office pacemaker battery check
Jan 2002 to Nov 2005 Suffolk Heart Group, Smithtown, NY, 11787
Chief Medical Assistant
Supervised office hours for eight cardiologists
Coordinated the relations of the office with suppliers and other providers
Assisted in preparing medical clearances and disability documentation
Assisted in performing regular and nuclear stress tests
Performed PVR testing
Jan 2000 to Jan 2002 Primary Care Associates, Bayside, NY, 11361
Medical Assistant
Assisted a single family care physician
Handled patients’ call backs
Coordinated referrals and authorizations with insurance companies
Sept 1992 to Jun 1998 Adam Mitzkevicz High School, Sofia, Bulgaria
Literature Teacher
Taught Medieval and Bulgarian literature
Jun 1986 to Sept 1992 Hospital of the Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Charge Nurse, Adult Psychiatric Unit
Coordinated patient care and referrals
Responsible for monthly staff schedule and ordering supplies
Participated in the evaluation of patients applying for workers compensation
Aug 1982 to Jun 1986 Hospital of the Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Stuff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Provided nursing care to patients with acute cardiology conditions
Provided nursing care to patients on ventilators
Assisted in pacemaker insertion
Professional Associations
American Nurses Association, Jan 2010 to Present
American Heart Association, March 2004 to Present
Continuing Education
March 2013: Advanced cardiac Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 8.0 CEUs awarded by the American Associations of Nurse Anesthetists.
October 2011: Prescription Misuse to Heroin Abuse: Life Saving Interventions, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
Research Activities
May 2005 Graduate Thesis research project: Marketing of Heart Failure Care Clinic
Certification
ANCC Psychiatric – Mental health Nurse practitioner bord certified
Professional licensing
New Jersey - Psychiatric Mental Health Advance NP with prescriptive privilege.
26NJ01242100
New Jersey – Registered professional Nurse
26NR18554800
New York – Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced NP
F401650
New York – Registered Professional Nurse
612991
DEA Registration