Board-Certified PMHNP with Medical-Surgical Expertise
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Beena Joby John, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
License Number: 11046844
Phone: 321-***-**** Email: *************@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Recently certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with broad clinical experience spanning inpatient psychiatry, neurosurgery PCU, acute stroke care, and high-acuity medical units. Proficient in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation, medication management, brief psychotherapy modalities, and crisis stabilization. Demonstrated leadership as an Assistant Nurse Manager and former Clinical Nurse Specialist in stroke care, with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, neuropsychiatric care, and management of complex medical-psychiatric comorbidities. Skilled in caring for patients with psychiatric symptoms in medically complex settings, including neuropsychiatric and behaviorally challenging patients. Adept at collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, holistic, and patient-centered care. Committed to delivering compassionate, equitable mental health services in both inpatient and outpatient settings while promoting therapeutic engagement, clinical excellence, and continuity of care.
CORE CLINICAL COMPETENCIES
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnostic Assessment
Medication Management & Treatment Planning
Management of Mood, Anxiety, Psychotic & Substance Use Disorders
Suicide & Violence Risk Assessment
Crisis Stabilization & De-escalation
Brief Supportive Therapy & Psychoeducation
Trauma-Informed Care
Interdisciplinary Coordination & Care Continuity
EMR Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
RELEVANT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Nurse Manager – Neurosurgery PCU
Advent Health Orlando, FL 11/2022 – Present
Provide clinical leadership for a high-acuity neurosurgical PCU with patients experiencing neuropsychiatric complications including agitation, delirium, withdrawal, and behavioral disturbances.
Support complex care planning, family communication, and interdisciplinary coordination with neurology, psychiatry, ICU, rehab, and case management.
Serve as an escalation point for rapid assessments, safety concerns, and behavioral crises.
Mentor nurses in neuro and psychiatric assessment skills, safe medication practices, and trauma-informed communication.
Key Achievements: Improved neuro-psychiatric care outcomes and strengthened team competency in early deterioration recognition.
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Behavioral Health
Advent Health Orlando, FL 07/2021 – 09/2022
Provided psychiatric care to adults experiencing acute mental health crises including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation.
Conducted full psychiatric evaluations: MSE, suicide risk, violence/aggression risk, and behavioral assessments.
Administered and monitored psychotropic medications, documented therapeutic response, and collaborated on treatment planning.
Utilized crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed strategies, and patient-centered communication.
Relevance to PMHNP Roles: Demonstrates direct psychiatric assessment, medication management support, and crisis care experience.
Registered Nurse – Neurosurgery PCU
Advent Health Orlando, FL 05/2019 – 07/2021
Managed high-acuity neurosurgical patients often presenting with psychiatric or behavioral comorbidities such as agitation, delirium, impulsivity, suicidal behavior, and withdrawal syndromes.
Conducted frequent neurological and mental status assessments, ensuring early detection of deterioration or psychiatric instability.
Administered neuro and psychotropic medications and collaborated closely with neurology/psychiatry.
Relevance to PMHNP: Strong experience with neuro-psychiatric interface and medically complex psychiatric presentations.
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Stroke Program
South Tipperary General Hospital Ireland 10/2018 – 05/2019
Led stroke care management and served as clinical expert for rapid neuro assessment, thrombolysis readiness, and post-procedure monitoring.
Provided staff education on neuro assessments, behavioral changes, and stroke-related mood/cognitive disorders.
Achievement: Implemented a hospital-wide National Thrombectomy Protocol.
Registered Nurse – Acute Stroke/Medical Units
South Tipperary General Hospital Ireland 06/2007 – 10/2018
Managed acute stroke and medical patients, performing NIHSS assessments and monitoring for neuropsychiatric symptoms (depression, impulsivity, cognitive decline).
Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex patients.
Registered Nurse – Medical College Hospital
Alappuzha, Kerala Government India 09/2003 – 06/2007
Provided care across medical-surgical and progressive care units, managing patients with multi-system and neurobehavioral conditions.
Educated patients and families, provided medication management support, and ensured continuity of care.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University Minneapolis, MN 2024 GPA: 3.8/4.0
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
Waterford University Waterford, Ireland
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mahathma Gandhi University Ernakulam, India GPA: 3.6/4.0
Associate Degree in Nursing
Lourdes School of Nursing Holy Cross Hospital, Kollam, India
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
PMHNP-Board Certified
BLS & ACLS – American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection
Neuro Assessment & Stroke Care
De-escalation & Aggression Management
Medication Safety & High-Alert Medication Training
Infection Control & Patient Safety
EMR Documentation
LANGUAGES
English: Advanced
Malayalam: Advanced
Hindi: Intermediate Speaking Advanced Reading
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Expertise in managing patients with psychiatric and medical comorbidities.
Calm and effective communicator in high-risk or crisis situations.
Proven leadership in clinical operations, quality improvement, and education.
Highly adaptable—experienced in inpatient, outpatient, and high-acuity settings.
Committed to evidence-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered psychiatric care.
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