Nhi Vu, MSN, PMHNP-BC
**** ******* *****, *** *******, Texas 78230
adt126@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, 2021
Kaplan University, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, 2008
San Antonio College, San Antonio Texas
Associate Degree in Nursing, 2002
AFFILATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Valid until 5/21/2026
Bachelor Degree in Nursing. License #691417
Member, National Society of Leadership and Success
Kaplan University President’s List Honors
President’s Honor List Spring 2008
Dean’s List San Antonio College 2002
Phi Theta Kappa
SKILLS
Excellent collaborative communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in working with multidisciplinary healthcare team and coworkers that facilitate building and maintaining therapeutic alliances
Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, attention to detail
Strong integrity and advocacy skills with ability to stay calm during Crisis
Sound assessment and differential diagnostic utilizing the DSM-5 facilitate development of individualized treatment planning.
Bilingual in Vietnamese language
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
AMA Behavioral Therapy, LLC-Intern
February 2020-May 2020 (20 hours/week)
Preceptor: Andrea Alvarez, LPC
Co-facilitated individual and group psychotherapy with the Preceptor to adults, pediatric, and families
Utilized Evidence Based Practices to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy
Provided comprehensive mental health evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, person-centered treatment plans, and crisis interventions as required.
Obtained informed consent, completed documentation timely
Michelle L. Cantu MD P.A.-Intern
May 2020-October 2020 (20 hours/week)
Preceptor: Michelle Cantu, MD
Perform supervised intake assessment, follow up assessment, consultations, medication management, and completed documentation per state regulations to adults and pediatric populations.
Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to staff individual patient cases for person-centered care for individuals diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Sleep Disorders, Substance Abuse, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Provided coordinated care of psychiatric mental health patients, child, adolescents, adults, and geriatric population with acute and chronic conditions.
Center for Healthcare Services-Intern
December 2019-February 2020 (20 hours/week)
Preceptor: Vanessa Pfeiffer, PMHNP-BC
Perform psychiatric evaluation plus ongoing psychiatric care to adult and families with priority pop diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, sleep disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
Provided care to patients at the Crisis Unit by assisting with assessment and stabilization, provided psychiatric evaluation, and psychotropic medication management.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to include Care Managers, Social Workers, Psychiatrist, and Mental Health Technicians, to create a safe place for patient in crisis through the use of approved nursing processes.
Provided comprehensive mental health assessments; collaborate with the preceptor to develop diagnosis and person-centered treatment plans, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic labs.
Provided education to patients on mental illness, treatment, and prevention.
Communicate risks, benefits, and side effects of psychiatric medication to patients, and document encounters in Electronic Medical Record.
Warms Springs Rehabilitation System-Registered Nurse
2001-2016 (40 hours/week)
Roles included Floor nurse, charge nurse, admission nurse, and nurse supervisor.
Provide direct nursing care to rehabilitation patients including Cerebral Vascular Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Debility, and Cardio Vascular Rehabilitation.
Coordinate admissions and discharges, patient activities, and visitation
Administer medication, implement physician orders, monitor side effects, and evaluate patient progress
Work with inter-disciplinary team and attended patient care conference weekly
Worked as a Charge Nurse and Supervisory role to provide support to nursing staff
Completed staff assignments every shift.
Ann’s Nail Salon: Owner
02/2014-current (40-60 hours/week)
Supervised a team of 7 licensed nail technicians to provide services in accordance to the Texas State Board of Cosmetology.
Completed training, created work schedules, completed payroll, ordered supplies, ensure that salon and staff follows required safe practices within the state guidelines, business development.