DANIELLE M. DESTEFANO, MS, PMHNP-BC

*** ********* ***., ***. *, San Mateo CA 94401 adxydk@r.postjobfree.com 415-***-**** PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced, trauma-informed clinician comfortable managing medically complex patients with psychiatric comorbidities.

Offer individualized patient care through integrative psychiatric interventions focused on the biopsychosocial model.

Demonstrated record of transformational leadership through respect, communication, compassion, and teamwork.

Naturally comfortable interacting with individuals with diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

Calm under pressure and able to think critically and act swiftly in urgent situations.

Flexible and adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Strong advocate with an excellent attitude and demonstrated record of fostering a positive work environment. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), University of California San Francisco 06/2022

GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Villanova University 08/2013

GPA 3.6 Deans List, Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication, San Francisco State University 05/2005 LICENSURE / AWARDS / LEADERSHIP

PMHNP CA # 95022042 DEA Anticipated June 2023 ELNEC Hospice Certification

Registered Nurse CA #9502587 Basic Life Support Certification, AHA DAISY Award Nominee 2017 & 2021

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Shared Leadership Hospital-Wide Council Best Patient Educator 2016 & 2017 UCSF PMHNP CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) – San Jose, CA 08/2021 - 05/2022

Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulating trauma-informed diagnoses and treatment plans for culturally diverse adults with complex mental health needs, including ordering/interpreting labs and consulting when appropriate to rule out medical contributors.

Experience with Centers for Survivors of Torture, California Work Opportunity, and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) programs.

Offered robust, evidence-based, combined pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions considering patient goals and preferences.

Optimized medication adherence through rapport building, motivational interviewing, and active listening. UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine – San Francisco, CA 07/2021 - 5/2022

Conducted psychiatric evaluations, and follow-up visits, interpreted laboratory reports and diagnostic imaging and provided Epic documentation.

Utilized a holistic framework using ayurveda, herbs, mandala drawing, dream analysis, and mind-body interventions in conjunction with Western medication when clinically appropriate.

Provided brief Jungian-oriented psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) directly supervised by the attending psychiatrist. Zuckerberg SF General Hospital and Trauma Center, Department of Public Health (DPH) – San Francisco, CA 01/2021 - 6/2021

Conducted intake assessments, medication management, and documentation for culturally diverse, underserved adults.

Participated in weekly “curbside consults” led by the Medical Director to review challenging cases. Zuckerberg SF General Hospital and Trauma Center - Psychiatric Emergency Services –San Francisco, CA 12/2020

Performed intake assessments, evaluated safety risks, and practiced efficient decision-making under the attending psychiatrist. PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

Stanford Health Care – Stanford, CA

Involuntary/Voluntary Inpatient Psychiatry; Resource Nurse/Clinical Nurse II 01/2021 - Current

Assess, diagnose, and implement all aspects of the psychiatric care plan for adults experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric and substance abuse-related disorders.

Build strong therapeutic alliances with diverse patients and deliver nonviolent crisis de-escalation during psychiatric emergencies.

Provide trauma-informed care, and 1:1 psychotherapeutic intervention using brief CBT, motivational interviewing, and MBSR.

Monitor subtle patient changes; administer medication/injections; assess for side effects.

Actively working to improve interdisciplinary collaboration, patient outcomes and decrease clinician burnout. Bone Marrow Transplant; Resource Off Unit Float Resource Nurse/ Clinical Nurse II 10/2017 - 01/2021

Compassionately supported patients and family members through bone marrow transplantation's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects.

Routinely placed with complex and challenging patients to identify and remove barriers to treatment plans.

Managed chemotherapy, biotherapy, and transplant side effects and recognized subtle physiologic changes to prevent adverse outcomes.

Oversaw primary RNs serving off-unit patients by effectively communicating treatment protocols and as an educational resource. General Medicine Intermediate Intensive Care/ Hospice; Resource Nurse/Resource Float/Clinical Nurse II 03/2014 - 10/2017

Delivered acute care nursing to diverse adults across multiple settings, including medicine, oncology, geriatric, psychiatric, and palliative care.

Supervised staff nurses, non-licensed personnel, and students while maintaining appropriate ratios and prioritizing patient safety.

Responded calmly to patient, family, and staff conflicts utilizing creative problem-solving.

Selected for one of 12 spots out of 700+ applicants to receive training as part of Stanford Healthcare’s yearlong New Graduate RN Residency cohort.

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