Registered Nurse Mental Health

Location:

Clearwater, FL, 33769

Posted:

October 31, 2025

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LINDA BWANA, PMHNP-BC

***** ****** ***** ** ***********, FL 33541 630-***-**** **********@*****.***

CLINICAL PMHNP RESUME

Professional Summary

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of progressive nursing experience across psychiatric, medical-surgical, telemetry, and progressive care environments. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and delivering evidence-based treatment plans. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.

Core Competencies

• Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis

• Crisis Intervention & De-escalation

• Psychotropic Medication Management

• Evidence-Based Treatment Planning

• Interdisciplinary Care Collaboration

• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Patient & Family Education

• Trauma-Informed Care

Professional Experience

HCA Florida Registered Nurse May 2023 – Present

• Manage a caseload of 10+ psychiatric patients daily, conducting assessments, administering medications, and coordinating care.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and case managers to ensure safe, effective patient care.

• Respond rapidly to psychiatric and medical crises, reducing escalation rates.

AdventHealth Registered Nurse Jan 2023 – May 2023, Jul 2022 – Oct 2022

• Delivered nursing care in high-acuity behavioral health and medical-surgical settings.

• Implemented evidence-based interventions, reducing crisis escalations by 25%.

• Educated patients and families on treatment plans and mental health resources.

Aurora Advocate Health Registered Nurse Nov 2021 – Apr 2022

• Cared for patients with psychiatric and medical comorbidities, managing psychotropic regimens.

• Facilitated discharge planning and continuity of care across interdisciplinary teams.

Travel & COVID-19 Response RN Multiple Facilities Apr 2020 – Aug 2021

• Delivered front-line psychiatric and medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Worked across ICUs, PCUs, and behavioral health units managing critical psychiatric crises.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Purdue University Global, 2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Benedictine University, 2015

Associate of Science in Nursing — Waubonsee Community College, 2013

Certifications & Licensure

• PMHNP-BC — ANCC

• RN — Florida & Illinois

• ACLS, BLS Certified

• CMSRN — Certified Medical-Surgical RN

• TNCC, TCAR, TOPIC Certified

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

OUTPATIENT & TELEPSYCHIATRY PMHNP RESUME

Professional Summary

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) passionate about delivering comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care through both in-person and telehealth platforms. Experienced in psychiatric evaluations, virtual consultations, medication management, and long-term treatment planning. Committed to providing patient-centered, holistic, and evidence-based care while promoting mental wellness and accessibility.

Core Competencies

• Telepsychiatry & Virtual Care

• Long-Term Psychiatric Treatment Planning

• Behavioral Therapy Integration

• Psychotropic Medication Management

• Patient & Family Education

• Remote Crisis Intervention

• Evidence-Based Psychiatry

• Care Coordination & Continuity

Professional Experience

HCA Florida Registered Nurse May 2023 – Present

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care, including remote support for patients using telehealth tools.

• Manage patient caseloads effectively, monitoring outcomes and treatment adherence.

• Partner with psychiatrists and counselors to deliver integrated outpatient care.