ANITA Sasson
PMHNP-BC
Horseheads,NY
Summary
Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experienced in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 15 years. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, medical terminology and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness. Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Lifespan.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Done First Health
San Francisco , CA
2021.09 - Current
- Provide assessment and individualized treatment plans to patients for ADHD symptom management via telehealth platform.
- Provide medication management
- Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating response to treatment via follow-ups and record response to treatment in EHR.
- Coordinate with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
2020.03 - Current
- HONOR 1ST
- HEALTH
- Contract employment providing wellness checks for Medicare clients
- Perform psychiatric psychopharmacological assessment
- Provide medication management, psychotherapy and general education via telehealth platform.
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, CHEMUNG COUNTY INC
NEW YORK
2018.07 - 2020.03
- Perform psychiatric psychopharmacological assessment and follow-up treatments
- Provide medication management, therapy and general health education.
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, COMMUNITY BRIDGES
, ARIZONA
2017.07 - 2018.05
- Perform mental health and urgent crisis assessments
- Manages mental health care of patients and provide general health education
- Provide initial assessments of patients with addiction.
HEALTH SERVICES
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, HEALTH + HOSPITALS
NEW YORK , NY
2016.04 - 2017.07
- Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services in a correctional environment
- Assess inmate/patient in a variety of settings
- Identifies inmate/patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a psychiatrist
- Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by psychiatrist
- Provides mental health education to inmate/patient, healthcare and correctional staff
- Documents all mental health contacts.
PSYCHIATRIC FLOAT POOL NURSE, BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER
BRONX , NY
2010.11 - 2016.11
- Provide psychiatric nursing care in the areas of: Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), acute adult and adolescent/child inpatient unit, detox and rehab addiction programs.
Registered Nurse
CORIZON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, RIKERS ISLAND
Elmhurst , NY
2008.04 - 2016.05
- Initiate and provide comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security
- Perform complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system
- Assist physician with sick call by screening patients and performing minor medical procedures, and responding to medical emergencies
- Ensure implementation of physician’s orders, prescribe medications, make observation rounds and document accordingly
- Coordinate Chronic Disease Clinic scheduling, Charge Nurse .
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FAMILY PSYCHIATRIC
NURSE
PRACTITIONER, MOLLOY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Adult Psychiatry
- Infection Control Procedures
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Disease Processes
- Medication Management
- Medical Terminology
Affiliations
BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER-AMERICAN NURSES
CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC)
BLS FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
New York State Nurses Association 2008-Present
American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2016-Present
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2013-Present
Certification
- ANCC Board Certified Mental Health Psychiatric NP
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Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Done First Health
2021.09 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
2020.03 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, CHEMUNG COUNTY INC
2018.07 - 2020.03
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, COMMUNITY BRIDGES
2017.07 - 2018.05
HEALTH SERVICES
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER, HEALTH + HOSPITALS
2016.04 - 2017.07
PSYCHIATRIC FLOAT POOL NURSE, BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER
2010.11 - 2016.11
Registered Nurse
CORIZON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, RIKERS ISLAND
2008.04 - 2016.05
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FAMILY PSYCHIATRIC
NURSE
PRACTITIONER, MOLLOY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
- ANCC Board Certified Mental Health Psychiatric NP
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