Career Objectives
As an advanced practical nurse, I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive care to patients in various settings. With my advanced training and skills, I can assess, diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients with psychiatric conditions compassionately and effectively. I can create individualized care plans that address each patient's unique needs, and I am skilled in therapeutic techniques and medication management. I can also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care. I am dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in psychiatric care so that I can provide the highest quality treatment to those in need. I have strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients, establish trust, and create a healing environment. I am committed to advocating for the mental health needs of my patients and strive to empower them in their journey toward wellness.
Certifications and Licenses
ASN -2007
BSB- 2010
MSN-2019
PMHNP-BC -2024
DEA
CDS
INP
Education and Training
Walden University, Minneapolis 2021-2023
Post-master's Certificates- Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ, United States 2019- 2020
Degree completion in Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ, United States 2017-2019
Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on healthcare Informatics
Philadelphia Bible University in Pennsylvania, United States, 2008- 2010
Bachelor of Science in Bible with a major in leadership
Graduated in 2010, ordained in January 2011
Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ, United States. 2002 -2007
Associate of Science in Nursing graduate in 2007.
Professional Experience
Trenton Psychiatry Hospital, Trenton, NJ 12/2013 to current
Position: CSPN
• Counsel and redirect patients while maintaining safety and being proactive.
• Using RMP to evaluate short and long-term goal achievement and modify as needed.
• Review medication, discuss care
Provide electronic medical record orientation to new psychiatrist/APN
Monitor medication order errors
• Work directly with the psychiatrist and other disciplines
Monitor medication reconciliation and medication orders.
Ability to work autonomously and effectively
Travel nurse in Neurology 06/2012 - 12/2013
Aureus Medical Group, Allied Health Division
Monitor patients for seizure activity, electrical brain waves, patient status coordination and updates, and post-neurological surgical procedures.
Travel Nurse Telemetry 09/2011- 06/2012
Nightingale Nursing Solutions LLC, Peabody, MA
In acute care, monitor patient heart rhythm and interact with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and analyze patient treatments, deliver blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, and monitor patients for adverse reactions. Performed emergency medical services, such as advanced cardiac life support.
Saint Francis Medical Center 04/2007 - 12/2013
Position: Night Shift Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse
• Educate patients prior to and following cardiac catheterization, coronary bypass, and other surgical procedures. Care for the patient two days after bypass surgery and assume the same care for post-catheterization and pacemaker patients. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. In collaboration with physicians and residents, performed appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting electrocardiogram (ECG) strips.
GUERLINE METELUS-YACINTHE BSB, MSN RN, PMHNP-BC
85 Betts Ave Lawrence Township NJ 08648, Cell: 609-***-****, ********@*****.***