Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Houston, TX

Posted:

August 01, 2025

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Magdalena Cañas, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN

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Education

August 2022 Master of Science, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, Walden University

April 2008 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix, Online

May 1986 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Pan American University, Edinburg, TX

Licensure: APRN, Board Certified, State of Texas. (Compact), Registered Nurse, State of Texas

Certifications: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, BLS and NRP

Experience:

2024

For the past 8 months I have been in a one year residency program with Dr. Denise Canchola,PhD, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC. The patient population that we have been following are from adolescents to geriatrics who present with complex psychiatric disorders and comorbidities. Dr. Canchola sees her patients via telehealth through Mosaic Integrated Health, which provides the opportunity and experience necessary for me to follow patients with comprehensive disorders and comorbidities. I have recently been granted my DEA license to prescribe medications, whichI will be under Dr. Umer Ahmed MD,MBA, FAAFP supervision.

enabling the provider to collaborate with the patient's primary care provider, also she receives frequent referrals from these providers for a comprehensive picture of the status of the mental state of the patients.

2023 Kinghaven Counseling, Houston, Texas

Full-time PMHNP (07/23-09/23)

Provided patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with treatment

guidelines and facility protocol for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in outpatient

and telepsych settings. Collaborated with staff psychiatrist and treatment team for the patients best outcome. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests,prescribed psychotropic medications and provided medication management. Provided education and counseling to clients, identified and managed crisis intervention of patients. Referred clients to appropriate agencies to enhance

treatment outcomes

2022 – 2023, CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES, San Antonio, Texas

Full-time Staff and Charge RN, Crisis Care Center (10/22-6/23)

Provided care to consumers of high acuity with mental health crisis through assessments and screening, coordinating with providers and leadership for appropriateness of admissions to EOU. Coordination of transfer to JRC or HLOC as deemed necessary for the consumer’s recovery. Provide medical treatments, assist with labs, and provide emergency psychiatric services.

2007 – Present, HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

Contract Staff RN, St David’s North Austin Medical Center (7/24-10/24)

Provided care to preterm and term infants on ventilator support/Bubble CPAP. Managed care of

infants from pre-term to term with metabolic disorders as well as respiratory and feeding

difficulties.

Contract Staff RN, Methodist Children's Hospital (4/24-6/24)

Provided care to preterm and term infants on ventilator support/Bubble CPAP. Managed care of

infants from pre-term to term with metabolic disorders as well as respiratory and feeding

difficulties.

Contract Staff RN, Lewisville Medical Center (3/21 – 3/22)

Provided care to preterm and term infants on ventilator support/Bubble CPAP. Managed care of infants from pre-term to term with metabolic disorders as well as respiratory and feeding difficulties.

Contract Staff RN, Methodist Metropolitan Hospital (6/19 – 12/19)

Provided managed care of preterm and term infants with chronic, respiratory, and feeding difficulties on HI FLO NC.

Contract Staff RN, Woman’s Hospital of Texas (10/18 – 3/19)

Cared for preterm and term infants with chronic respiratory and feeding difficulties in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit due to low census and provided care for children of all ages on ventilators and Hi Frequency, on fentanyl, Versed, morphine, and Vaso-pressor drips. Worked with children who had suicidal ideations and had overdosed; children in ketoacidosis requiring insulin drips; children with exacerbation of asthma and those with RSV in the PICU; pre- and post-op patients for appendectomies; and provided care for children with other infectious diseases.

Contract Staff RN – Medical City Plano (6/17 – 1/18)

Provided care to preterm and term infants in the Level 2 and 3 Nursery, managed care of infants on ventilators, Bubble CPA, and NC oxygen therapy, IV Therapy, TPN/PPN, and central line therapy.

Contract Staff RN – Kingwood Medical Center (11/15 – 5/17)

Provided care for preterm and term infants that included PIV, CVL therapy as well as patients on ventilators, Nasal CPAP, RAM Cannula, and IV Therapy (CVL and PIV)

PRN Staff RN – Methodist Children’s/Metropolitan/Stone Oak (2/04 – Present)

Completed contracts with All About Staffing, Parallon Workforce Management, and HealthTrust at each of the hospitals. Managed care of preterm and term patients requiring oxygen therapy as well as feeder grower preterm infants. Additionally, cared for infants with long-term disabilities and developed a relationship with patient’s families to create a positive component in caring for these infants.

12/19 – 3/20, PROHEALTH STAFFING, Houston, Texas

Contract Staff RN – Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Provided care to preterm and term infants on Bubble N-CPAP and managed care of infants from pre-term to term with metabolic disorders, respiratory, and feeding difficulties.

6/18 – 9/18, CROSS COUNTRY TRAVCORPS, San Antonio, Texas

Contract Staff RN – St Louis Children’s Hospital

Managed care of preterm and term infants with chronic respiratory difficulties (ventilator dependent and trach-dependent). Additionally, I cared for infants with feeding difficulties. Floated to PICU and assisted in managing care of children intubated and on ventilators and those with post-cardiac surgery.

3/18 – 5/18, BRIT-TEX HOME HEALTH NURSING, San Antonio, Texas

PRN Case Manager – Completed home health visits and admissions for pediatric and adult patients.

12/12 – 6/13, NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL, San Antonio, Texas

Staff RN – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Local Contract)

Provided care for preterm and term infants in a level 2 and 3 settings who required oxygen therapy (Bubble CPAP, Hi Flow Nasal Cannula) for RDS. Additionally, cared for infants who have hypoglycemia or other endocrine diseases, ISAMS, and feeder growers. Providing emotional support to families as needed to enhance an infant's well-being.

5/12 – 12/12, NURSESRX/ AMERICAN MOBILE

Contract Staff RN – North Central Baptist Hospital

Provided care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for preterm and term infants in a level 2 and 3 setting who required oxygen therapy (Bubble CPAP, Hi Flow Nasal Cannula), for RDS.

7/10 – 7/11, CLARITY GUIDANCE CENTER, San Antonio, Texas

Staff RN – Local contract position that involved providing care for children ages 5 through 17 who presented with mental disorders.

1/91– 5/12, Staff RN/NICU

Extensive experience with preterm and term patients with various chronic issues at hospitals within Texas.

Additional Information: Bilingual with the ability to communicate with English and Spanish-speaking patients, patient family members, and hospital staff.

References:

Denise Canchola DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, APRN, Mosaic Integrated Care

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Claudia Anukam MSN,PMHNP-BC, APRN, KingHaven Counseling

Dr. Sunita Punjabe PHD, LPC, Associate PhD, Brain Coach

210-***-****

Elizabeth Gubic MSN, RN, NM, Center for Healthcare Services, Crisis Care Center

210-***-****, 601 N. Frio, San Antonio, Tx. 78212

Renee Licorish DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN, Mental Aspects Behavioral Health Clinic

210-***-****, 12702 Toepperwein Rd. Suite-237, Live Oak, Tx. 78233

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Tisha Romero MSN, PMHNP-BC, RN, Inspire Mental Health