Cherie De Castro, PMHNP-BC

**** ******* **** **. ******, NC 27713

984-***-****

Summary

Motivated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Mental Health, currently managing psychiatric medications for the geriatric population in 11 Durham Nursing Facilities.

Experienced in assessing physical and psychiatric health of patients and formulating measures to meet patient needs.

Charts clinical observation and evaluations, and orders treatments of patients in required time according to facility protocols.

Communicates with primary care physicians, psychotherapists, other members of the health team, as well as family and staff to provide quality care for patients within appropriate guidelines.

Responds in a timely manner to identified patient and family educational needs.

Supports and follows legal requirements, facility and company policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Also has 33 years of experience in clinical teaching and patient care as BSN-RN. Combined genuine attitude and deep nursing knowledge with skills in the performance of bedside care, patient advocacy, and the promotion of strategies in improving patient and family involvement in plans of care.

Work Experience:

Eventus WholeHealth (PMHNP-BC)

Jan. 2023 – Present

Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center (Supervisor)

April 2021 – Jan. 2023

Select Specialty Hospital (Charge Nurse and Floor Nurse)

June 2007 – November 2017

Brian Center of Durham (Staff Nurse)

November 2009 – October 2011

Carolina Meadows Retirement Community (Staff Nurse)

November 2008 – October 2009

Inova Fairfax Hospital (Staff)

October 2006 – May 2007

Rose Manor Healthcare (Staff Nurse)

August 2003 – October 2006

Home Health (Private Duty Nurse), Philippines

June 1996 – October 2003

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (Clinical Instructor), Philippines

June 1991 – June 1996

Additional Experience and Skills:

Psychmed management of geriatric patients with mental health issues in 11 facilities all over Durham, NC

A combined total of 640 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner In-Person and Telehealth Clinical Hours involving young adults and middle adults doing:

Intakes

Group Therapies

Alcohol Detoxification Management

Compassionate Care for Opioid Dependence

Crisis Intervention

Management of Schizophrenia, Bipolarism, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Eating Disorders

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University, 2021

Grade Point Average: A-

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

La Concordia College, Philippines, 1990

With Academic Distinction

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