Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

SUNGJEA KANG

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Cerritos, CA 90703 ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a strong foundation in mental health care and experience in psychopharmacology, psychiatric assessments, and evidence-based therapies. Fluent in Korean, with a focus on providing patient-centered care across the lifespan. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams and managing care in complex behavioral health environments

EDUCATION

Master Science in Nursing- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bachelor Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse

Nevada State College, Henderson, Nevada

Bachelor Science in Healthcare Management

California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA Associate Science in Nursing- Registered Nurse

Glendale College, Glendale, CA

LICENSE and CERTIFICATION

- NPI #106******* Issued 9/2024

- DEA #MK9312769 Issued 12/2024

- Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner #95032050 Issued 9/2024

- Licensed Registered Nurse in California #95189235 Issued 3/2019

- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certified – American Heart Association

- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification

- NIH Stroke Certification

SKILLS

- Clinical Skills: Psychiatric assessments, psychopharmacology management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, therapeutic communication, and patient advocacy.

- Technical Skills: Proficient in Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation and patient care documentation systems.

- Languages: Fluent in Korean (spoken and written) TRAINING

Clinical Rotation as a PMHNP student 2022-2023

Inland Empire Behavioral Group (Riverside, CA), Brainpower Wellness Institute (Orange, CA), Together Mental Health (Los Angeles, CA)

- Independently made psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations of clients across lifespan under supervision

- Managed psychopharmacologic treatment (substance abuse, mood disorders, child/adolescent mental health)

- Collaborated with NPs and reviewed psychiatric testing

- Provided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation for patients and families across a range of conditions, including substance abuse and mood disorders

Work Experience

Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA 2021 to Current Registered Nurse, Stroke Step Down Unit – Full Time-

- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care

- Checking patients' health status daily and making notes of any changes or concerns

- Provides patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention

- Awarded ‘Good Catch’ for excellence in patient safety

- Recognized by Peers every year

Kaiser Permanente, Baldwin Park, CA 2020 to 2021

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical / Telemetry -Specialized in Stroke Unit – Full time –

- Float to many different units, including PACU, Orthopedic Unit, Covid Unit St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood CA 2019 to 2020 Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical- Full time

- Provided empathetic and therapeutic care to patients while maintaining a high standard of nursing practice

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