Andre Vilme
Loxahatchee Groves
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and clinical. Experienced psychiatric nurse with twenty plus experience. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation
West Palm VA Medical Center and Private Clinics
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted initial evaluations and ongoing assessments of patients with mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders
- Observed and participated in medication management visits and psychotherapy sessions
- Educate patients and families on mental health issues, treatment options, and medication management strategies.
- Developed treatment plans and collaborated with preceptor and other healthcare professionals
Psychiatric Nurse
VA Medical Center
05.2005 - Current
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive treatment strategies and interventions.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments for at-risk individuals promptly addressing any concerns identified throughout the evaluation process.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Zucker Hillside Hospital
03.1998 - 12.2004
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status and treatment needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting interventions to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain patient safety and well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Advance Practice Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Psychology
City College of New York
New York, NY06-1995
Skills
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Restraint Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
Objective
An experienced psychiatric nurse seeking a position as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in a family centered environment with opportunity for continual professional growth.
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation
West Palm VA Medical Center and Private Clinics
01.2024 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Nurse
VA Medical Center
05.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Zucker Hillside Hospital
03.1998 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Advance Practice Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Psychology
City College of New York
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