Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Resume

Sima Dinari

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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LinkedIn • West Hills, CA 91307

Qualifications Summary

Patient-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in providing psychiatric, holistic, and culturally sensitive patient care.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Meditech, and EMAR EMRs.

Instrumental in needle decompression, application of skin adhesive, venipuncture, incision and drainage of abscess, nail removal, and trigger point injection.

Proven skills in delivering high-quality care by establishing and complying with therapeutic standards.

Articulate communicator: adept at maintaining productive relationships with patients and medical staff.

Career Experience

Thrive works Mental Health Services from 08/02/2025 to present time

CFND behavioral health from October 2023 to present time.

West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, West Hills, CA 2022 – October 2023

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Medical/Surgical Geriatric Psychiatric Unit)

Display exceptional clinical leadership, collaborating closely with management in both administrative and patient care capacities by supervising inventory control, analyzing acuity reports, and planning processes. Oversee schedules and cultivate positive work environment as well as report directly to high level of personal accountability among team members. Contribute to progress and enhancement of quality assessment activities, ensuring continuous improvement of care standards.

Established and complied with therapeutic standards to ensure provision of high-quality care, while evaluating health outcomes against patient care objectives and aligning practices with hospital and regulatory guidelines.

Inspired and empowered stellar healthcare team by researching and reviewing service excellence trends, employing effective guidance and motivational techniques.

Provided mentorship and clinical resource duties, offering invaluable support to nursing staff in professional growth and clinical development.

Demonstrated expert decision-making abilities during assignment of patient placement on unit, considering complexity of nursing care required for each individual.

Fostered seamless collaboration with various healthcare disciplines, facilitating effective and efficient patient care delivery, leading to optimal patient outcomes.

West Hills Medical Center, West Hills, CA 2006 – 2021

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse

Elevated standards of care, enhanced workflow processes, and impacted patient outcomes by engaging in clinical rounds and contributing to quality initiatives. Demonstrated keen clinical acumen in recognizing changes in patient status and executing appropriate interventions, while communicating assessments and care plans to physicians. Maintained communication with house supervisor and facilitated patient bed placement through coordination with ER or Surgery department.

Spearheaded strategic planning and successful attainment of goals, aligning with agency's mission and core values.

Improved patient outcomes by supporting evidence-based practice care standards and facilitating adoption of innovative approaches in care delivery.

Encouraged high-quality care and cultivate healing culture for patients by fostering collaborative environment.

Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Practicum

Accomplished in assessment of risk factors for mental illness and extensive knowledge of wellness evaluations.

Examined patients for physical illness and analyzed explanations for psychiatric sickness, such as developmental issues, neurological trauma, family dysfunction, genetics, and social or cultural problems.

Offered evaluation for screening tools such as PHQ-9 and provided psychiatric assessments, along with delivering medication management for full spectrum of disorders for children, adults, adolescents, and geriatric populations, including, delirium, anxiety disorders, pseudodementia, depression, dementia, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychosis.

Educated about risks and benefits of psychotropic medication such as benefits of combining pharmacological and psychotherapy in managing mental health patients.

Guided patients and families about risks of stopping psychotropic medications abruptly.

Additional Experience

Registered Nurse, West Hills Medical Center, West Hills, CA

Registered Nurse, HCA Health Facility, Lewisville, TX

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse (Detox Unit), Tarzana Rehab and Detox Center, Tarzana, CA

Registered Nurse Float Pool, UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

Associate Degree in Nursing, North Central Texas College, Gainesville, TX

Licenses & Certifications

Advanced Practice Nurse, State of California

Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Nevada

Registered Nurse, State of California

Registered Nurse, State of Nevada

Registered Nurse, State of Texas

PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center

BLS and ACLS, American Heart Association,

Fire Safety Card

Affiliations

American Nurses Association, Member

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member

Languages

English, Fluent

Farsi, Fluent

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