April Clark, PMHNP-BC
Beverly Hills,CA
Summary
Master’s educated and Board Certified PMHNP. Practical Psychiatric experience in delivering compassionate care with career spanning 19 years including psychiatric ED and psychiatric inpatient settings. Outpatient provider experience. Friendly professional with exceptional knowledge of medications, Evidence Based treatment options, holistic treatment modalities, and holistic coping mechanisms. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication management and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Cornerstone Child and Adult Integrative Psychiatry
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
PMHNP-BC Outpatient Clinic
Alameda County
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Observed therapists and identified areas for improvement.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
PMHNP-S
Innovative Mindset Oluwatosin Arowsegbe, PMHNP
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
PMHNP-S
Family Choice Clinic Mary Alabi, CRNP PMHNP
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Counseled outpatients and other patients during office visits and designed individualized care plans.
- Analyzed and evaluated patients' data and tests and examined findings to diagnose nature and extent of mental disorders.
- Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
- Reviewed and evaluated treatment procedures and outcomes in order to present accurate case reports.
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Psychiatric
04.2020 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse Triage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Demand Management I Psych Triage, Telephonic Behavioral Health Triage RN
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Psychiatric Charge RN (Travel)
Multiple Agencies, Multiple States
01.2008 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Psychiatric RN (Travel/Strike)
Corpus Christi Medical Center
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Medical Surgical/Pediatrics
Providence Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Education
MSN- PMHNP - Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
BSN - Nursing Leadership Administration
Deaconess College of Nursing
01.2013
ADN - Registered Nursing Program
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
05.2006
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Disease Processes
- Adult Psychiatry
- Adolescent/Child Psychiatry
- Mental Evaluations, Testing, and Diagnosing
- Crisis Situations
- Psychological Testing
- Multiple EHR and E-prescribe systems knowlegde
Additional Information
- Board Certified PMHNP, Basic Life Support kept current (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Peds and Adults (SANE) Stroke Certified (NIHSS)
Certification
- ANCC Board Certification in Psychiatry
- PMHNP Licenses in California, New York
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Cornerstone Child and Adult Integrative Psychiatry
09.2023 - Current
PMHNP-BC Outpatient Clinic
Alameda County
04.2023 - 04.2024
PMHNP-S
Innovative Mindset Oluwatosin Arowsegbe, PMHNP
08.2022 - 11.2022
PMHNP-S
Family Choice Clinic Mary Alabi, CRNP PMHNP
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Psychiatric
04.2020 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Triage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2019 - 04.2021
Psychiatric Charge RN (Travel)
Multiple Agencies, Multiple States
01.2008 - 09.2019
Psychiatric RN (Travel/Strike)
Corpus Christi Medical Center
08.2007 - 05.2008
Medical Surgical/Pediatrics
Providence Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2007
MSN- PMHNP - Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practice
Walden University
BSN - Nursing Leadership Administration
Deaconess College of Nursing
ADN - Registered Nursing Program
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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