Aaron Porzio-Diaz
Tamarac
Summary
Motivated Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of experience within various healthcare roles looking to obtain a position as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in a respected healthcare organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
MINDPATH HEALTH
Coral Springs, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Adult- conducted initial psychiatric evaluations and pharmacological treatment along with providing person centered care including, but not limited to, psychoeducation health teachings and referrals as indicated
- Child & Adolescence ages 5-17- utilized a team approach to manage psychosocial and mental health needs of the pediatric population. Made referrals for specialized assessments to better manage identified concerns. Worked with both identified client and family to provide psychoeducation and support. Conduct IPEs and medication management.
Clinical Adjust Professor- PMHNP Program
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Monitor student clinical progression and ensure compliance with program, accreditation, and clinical hour requirements.
- Provide individualized academic coaching, clinical feedback, and professional mentorship to graduate nursing students to support clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice development.
- Facilitate student success through timely communication, remediation guidance, and performance evaluations within online learning platforms.
- Assess student performance using established PMHNP competencies, clinical evaluation tools, and rubric-based grading methodologies.
- Support students in developing diagnostic reasoning, psychopharmacology knowledge, therapeutic communication, and psychiatric assessment skills.
- Ensure student adherence to clinical documentation standards, ethical practice guidelines, and professional nursing expectations.
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
MINDFUL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Boca Raton, FL
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Adult- conducted initial psychiatric evaluations and pharmacological treatment along with providing person centered care including, but not limited to, psychoeducation health teachings and referrals as indicated
- Conduct initial consultations and inductions of both SPRAVATO and sublingual Ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression
- Conduct initial consultation and perform brain mapping procedures for those who meet criteria for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Subinvestigator for a Vagal Nerve Stimulator Trail
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
SPECTRUM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Buffalo, NY
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Adult- conducted initial psychiatric evaluations and pharmacological treatment along with providing person centered care including, but not limited to, psychoeducation health teachings and referrals as indicated.
- PROs- working with SPMI population providing psychiatric assessments and medication management to enable personal recovery objectives
- Child & Adolescence ages 5-17- utilized a team approach to manage psychosocial and mental health needs of the pediatric population. Made referrals for specialized assessments to better manage identified concerns. Worked with both identified client and family to provide psychoeducation and support. Conduct IPEs and medication management.
REGISTERED NURSE
MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO
Buffalo, NY
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Critical Care Nurse in Medical, Surgical, Neurologic, and Cardiovascular ICU
NURSING ASSISTANT
MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO
Buffalo, NY
06.2015 - 12.2018
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
RURAL METRO/AMR
Buffalo, NY
08.2013 - 05.2016
Education
Associates of Science in General Studies - Biology
SUNY ECC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
D'Youville University
12-2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric And Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
D'Youville University
12-2021
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2029
Skills
- AANC Board Certified PMHNP
- Angel of Mercy Award 2018
- NeuroStar University, Boca Raton FL Certified to provide TMS treatment by Neuronetics Inc
- Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
- Able to form good relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and clients
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nursing Association
- American Nursing Association
- International Society of Psychiatric Nurses
Certification
- AANC Board Certified PMHNP
- Angel of Mercy Award 2018
- NeuroStar University, Boca Raton FL Certified to provide TMS treatment by Neuronetics Inc.
RESEARCH
- MINDFUL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- LaNova RECOVER Study (LND300)
- Sub-Investigator
- Currently Recruiting
Timeline
Clinical Adjust Professor- PMHNP Program
St. Thomas University
06.2025 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
MINDPATH HEALTH
09.2024 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
MINDFUL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
09.2023 - 09.2024
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
SPECTRUM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
05.2022 - 08.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO
01.2019 - 05.2022
NURSING ASSISTANT
MERCY HOSPITAL OF BUFFALO
06.2015 - 12.2018
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
RURAL METRO/AMR
08.2013 - 05.2016
Associates of Science in General Studies - Biology
SUNY ECC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
D'Youville University
Master of Science - Psychiatric And Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
D'Youville University
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
Florida Atlantic University