Ashleigh Nunez
FORT MYERS,FL
Summary
Motivated and Passionate PMHNP candidate, experienced in acute psychiatric and correctional settings. Demonstrated strengths in accurate clinical documentation and medication management. Delivers evidence-based,culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and compassionate care using exceptional therapeutic communication to enhance patient engagement and outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP Student
The Traveling Therapist
Fort Myers, Florida
09.2026 - 12.2026
- Conduct comprehensive and follow-up psychiatric evaluations for patients across the lifespan (8-75), under preceptor supervision, integrating psychiatric, medical, substance-use, psychosocial, and medication histories.
- Assess suicide, self-harm, and violence risk; collaborate on safety planning, level-of-care decisions, and coordination with therapists and other team members
- Perform mental status examinations, develop DSM-5-TR-based differential diagnoses, and present diagnostic formulations and proposed treatment plans to the supervising provider.
- Recommended pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions; initiated, titrated, and discontinued medications to optimize patient treatment.
- Assessed treatment response, adherence, adverse effects, drug interactions, and laboratory-monitoring needs; educated patients on medication to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Utilized measurement-based tools including PHQ-9, GAD-7, AIMS, and OCI-R to inform assessments and follow-ups, ensuring tailored patient care.
PMHNP Student
Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Fort Myers, FL
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Conducted emergency psychiatric evaluations and collaborated on hospitalization planning for patients with suicidal ideation.
- Evaluated patients with mood, anxiety, psychotic, obsessive-compulsive-related, substance-use, and neurocognitive presentation under preceptor supervision.
- Integrated clinical findings, screening results, medical comorbidities, and medication history into differential diagnoses and individualized treatment recommendations.
- Facilitated clinical interviews with growing independence, reviewing assessment findings and proposed treatment plans with the supervising clinician.
- Integrated psychoeducation, behavioral interventions, and community resources into care planning while documenting evaluations, risk assessments, and follow-up encounters.
PMHNP Student
Stillness Counseling
Fort Myers, Florida
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Incorporated cognitive-behavioral strategies, coping-skills training, and psychoeducation into supervised psychotherapy sessions to improve patient understanding and coping mechanisms.
- Applied therapeutic communication, active listening, and motivational interviewing to establish rapport, enhancing patient engagement and participation in therapy.
- Practiced trauma-informed care by emphasizing emotional safety, patient choice, and collaboration during supervised sessions.
- Provided support to patients in developing coping strategies through grounding, mindfulness, and relaxation exercises, facilitating emotional regulation and resilience.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY03-2023
Skills
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
- Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Techniques
- Holistic, Patient-Centered Treatment Planning
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Care
- Clinical Documentation & Electronic Health Records
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) expected 01/27
- Registered Nurse- Compact, Multistate License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association (04/27)
RN Experience
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Fairfax Behavioral Health, Park Royal Hospital, Axiom Behavioral Health
05/2023-02/2026
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitored therapeutic response and adverse effects, and communicated changes to psychiatric providers.
- Conducted ongoing mental status and safety assessments, identifying suicide risk, behavioral changes, and signs of psychiatric deterioration.
- Used therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patients in crisis and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans
Correctional Registered Nurse
Southwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center
03/2026-Current
- Completed intake health screenings and ongoing assessments to identify medical, psychiatric, and substance-use concerns among detained adolescents.
- Administered medications, monitored treatment response and adverse effects, and coordinated follow-up care with medical and mental health providers.
- Responded to medical emergencies and self-harm incidents, providing immediate nursing interventions and coordinating emergency transfers when indicated.
Timeline
PMHNP Student
The Traveling Therapist
09.2026 - 12.2026
PMHNP Student
Stillness Counseling
01.2026 - 04.2026
PMHNP Student
Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2025 - 08.2026
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing