Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Leader

Sheila Makado, MS, PMHNP-BC, RN

Valley Stream, NY 11581 718-***-**** ************@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 15 years of acute care, medical-surgical, and nursing leadership experience. Proven track record as a Head Nurse directing clinical operations, leading interdisciplinary teams, and managing complex patient care. Equipped with advanced clinical training in psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Skilled in compassionate, patient-centered care, crisis de-escalation, and holistic mental health management across diverse populations.

BOARD CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Registered Nurse (RN) State of New York

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association

CLINICAL SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Psychiatric Care: Psychiatric Evaluation & Assessment, Diagnostic Formulation (DSM-5-TR), Psychopharmacology, Medication Management, Crisis Intervention & De-escalation.

Clinical Leadership: Staff Mentorship, Unit Operations, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Policy Compliance, Patient Advocacy.

Nursing Practice: Acute Care Management, Individualized Care Planning, EMR Proficiency, Clinical Documentation, Patient & Family Education.

NURSING LEADERSHIP & EXPERIENCE

Head Nurse / Assistant Head Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit

Interfaith Medical Center — Brooklyn, NY July 2024 – Present

Direct daily unit operations, staff assignments, and clinical workflows for a busy acute-care unit.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, fostering a collaborative, patient-centered care environment.

Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, recognize early signs of physiological and psychological distress, and initiate rapid interventions.

Lead interdisciplinary team rounds with physicians, social workers, and allied health staff to coordinate holistic treatment and discharge plans.

Enforce institutional policies, infection control measures, and clinical quality standards to maximize patient safety.

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit

Interfaith Medical Center — Brooklyn, NY November 2009 – July 2024

Managed primary bedside care for diverse adult patient populations presenting with acute medical conditions and comorbidities.

Formulated, executed, and evaluated individualized care plans focused on medical stabilization and wellness.

Administered complex pharmacological regimens, monitored clinical responses, and educated patients on medication compliance.

Maintained meticulous EMR documentation adhering to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit

Elmhurst Hospital — Elmhurst, NY February 2011 – July 2022

Provided high-acuity nursing interventions, continuously monitoring patients for acute clinical deteriorations.

Managed advanced clinical technology, cardiac monitors, and emergency equipment.

Delivered compassionate, culturally competent care and health education to patients and family members in a high-volume urban hospital.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

D’Youville University — Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Adventist University of Health Sciences — Orlando, FL

Associate in Science (AS)

Nassau Community College — Garden City, NY

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS)

Masvingo Technical College — Masvingo

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