Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 2+ Years Experience

GAYATRI DOSHI

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CAREER SUMMARY

Experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over two years of clinical experience in delivering high-quality care to individuals with mental health disorders. Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing medication management services. Experienced in working with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient specific and effective patient care. Fluent in English and Indian languages such as Gujrati, Hindi. Provide empathetic care and care based on most recent evidence based protocols. EDUCATION

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner– Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, KY Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Associate Degree in Nursing – Everest College, Ontario, CA HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner– ElevaCare May 2023- September 2025

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to clients.

• Maintain detailed and up-to-date medical records.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment care plans.

• Order and interpret appropriate lab tests for clients.

• Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and available treatment options.

• Monitor client progress and adjusted interventions as needed for optimal outcomes. Registered Nurse, Psychiatric unit – Canyon Ridge Hospital (Chino, CA)April 2021 – April 2022

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care based on biopsychosocial needs.

• Establish priorities, assign tasks, supervise nursing personnel, and direct nursing care.

• Collaborative role working with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers, and other nursing staff.

• Prepare and administer patient medications in close coordination with psychiatrist.

• Managed care of patients with various psychiatric/mental health disorders on a routine basis, ensuring the delivery of empathetic and safe nursing care. Registered Nurse, Psychiatric unit – Pathways Center (Lagrange, GA)May 2020 – July 2020

• Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions of up to 20 patients per day.

• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm and quick thinking to restore the safety of patients and staff

• Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues

• Completed intake assessments to determine level of care needed for adult and geriatric populations

Registered Nurse, Psychiatric unit – Aurora Charter Oak Behavioral Health Care (Covina, CA) September 2013 – July 2015

• Responsible for delivery and coordination of nursing care for patients suffering from mental health issues based on diagnosis and treatment plan, established clinical nursing standards and in accordance with California Nurse Practice Act.

• Provide instruction and supervision to LVNs, LPTs and floor staff and delegate responsibilities accordingly

• Treated patients with substance abuse/addiction disorders, mood disorders, depressive disorders, psychotic disorders, attention deficit disorders, eating disorders, dementia and behavioral disorders.

• Administered medications to patients suffering from mental health crisis and detox as well as medication education.

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Aurora Charter Oak Behavioral Health Care (Covina, CA) July 2009 – September 2013

• Collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists and counselors to providing nursing care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or patients suffering from substance abuse issues.

• Administer medications safely and document according to the established policies

• Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and mental health issues.

• Perform all tasks with a patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

[PMHNP] Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner– State of MN (License # 10235) Exp. 09/30/2026

[RN] Registered Nurse – States of California (License # 95022791) Exp. 10/31/2027

[RN] Registered Nurse – States of Minnesota (License # 2503562) Exp. 09/30/26

[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Interests

• Mental Health Advocacy.

• Passionate about learning skills and advancing knowledge in psychiatric nursing practices. Professional Skills

• Strong computer skills and experience using an Electronic Medical Record (Procentive and SmartCare).

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of clients regualarly served.

• Excellent communication skills.

• MAB training to manage assaultive behavior.

• CPR/First-Aid/BLS certification

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter March 2019 – Present American Association of Nurse Practitioners February2019 – Present

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