Annie Saye-Sahn
Waterbury
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions across diverse patient populations. Expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatric settings. Dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered mental health care while addressing social determinants of health.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2017
- Provided direct patient care in inpatient psychiatric units, emergency departments, and outpatient mental health clinics
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitored for adverse reactions, and collaborated with treatment teams
- Led psychoeducational groups and crisis intervention sessions for individuals with severe mental illness
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and differential diagnoses for individuals across the lifespan
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and holistic care approaches
- Manage medication therapy for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and primary care providers, to ensure coordinated care
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding mental health disorders, treatment adherence, and coping strategies
- Utilize electronic health records (EHRs) for documentation, prescription management, and patient tracking
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Rotation
New Era Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted psychiatric interviews, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments under preceptor supervision
- Managed medication titration and monitored for side effects, adherence, and treatment efficacy
- Provided supportive therapy and brief counseling to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises
- Gained experience in telepsychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and community-based mental health interventions
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Cuttington University
Suacoco, Bong County01.1989
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment & diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology & medication management
- Crisis intervention & risk assessment
- Cognitive-behavioral & supportive therapy
- Substance use disorder treatment (MAT)
- Telepsychiatry & digital mental health
- Trauma-informed care & patient advocacy
- EMR/EHR documentation (Epic, Cerner, etc)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mental health policy & ethical practice
- Suicide prevention
- Psychiatric diagnosis
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), State License #14181, State Board of Nursing
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, State, License #10.05512
- DEA License, If applicable
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Member
Continuing Education And Trainings
- Suicide Prevention & Crisis Response Training
- CPI
Research And Quality Improvement Projects
- Reducing Restraint Use in Psychiatric Patients: Evidence-Based Alternatives, Led a quality improvement project in an inpatient psychiatric unit to implement de-escalation strategies.
- Telepsychiatry in Rural Mental Health: Expanding Access to Care, Researched and implemented telehealth strategies for underserved populations.
Social Determinants Of Health And Community Outreach
- Advocate for mental health equity and access to psychiatric care in underserved populations.
- Collaborate with community resources to address housing instability, financial hardship, and lack of transportation that impact treatment adherence.
- Facilitate mental health education workshops for at-risk populations.
Timeline
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Rotation
New Era Rehabilitation Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Cuttington University
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Current
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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