Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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PMHNP Clinical Rotations
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Benjamin Mellady

Chesterville,USA

Summary

To secure a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) position where my advanced clinical training, extensive critical care experience, and dedication to holistic mental health care can enhance patient outcomes in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Coordinator, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Hospital-Wide Float

Franklin Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - Current
  • Act as hospital supervisor during off-hours, providing administrative and clinical leadership across ICU, Medical-Surgical Unit, OB, and Emergency Departments.
  • Manage critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, atrial fibrillation, and alcohol withdrawal.
  • Supervisor: Debra Brinkman, CC Manager, (207) 779-2384; Nicole Emery, ICU Manager, (207) 779-2347

Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

NMVAHCS: Raymond G. Murphy Medical Center
08.2014 - 10.2020
  • Provided specialized care for critically ill post-operative patients, including open-heart surgery patients, managing vasoactive and sedative medications.
  • Supervisor: Michelle McNeal, (505) 306-0636

Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

Presbyterian Health Services
10.2011 - 08.2014
  • Delivered care for patients with conditions including DKA, end-stage liver disease, and alcohol withdrawal. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans addressing both medical and mental health needs.
  • Supervisor: Srishti Liu, (505) 724-8025

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Husson University
Bangor, ME
05.2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014

Associate Degree in Nursing - RN

Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM
05.2011

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse mental health disorders

  • Management of acute psychiatric crises

  • Management of psychotropic medications

  • Leadership in high-pressure clinical settings and interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Mental health education for patients

  • Skilled in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

  • Clinical supervision

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

  • Direct patient care

  • Physical assessments

  • Critical thinking

Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Member, 2023–Present
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member, 2014–Present

Certification

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC Board Certification, 2025043532/Active, 2025)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2011–Present

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Hospital-Wide Float

Franklin Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - Current

Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

NMVAHCS: Raymond G. Murphy Medical Center
08.2014 - 10.2020

Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

Presbyterian Health Services
10.2011 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN-BSN

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree in Nursing - RN

Santa Fe Community College

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Husson University

PMHNP Clinical Rotations

  • University of Maine Farmington Student Health Center, Farmington, ME
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
  • [Jan/2024]–[May/2024] | 180 Clinical Hours | Preceptor: Penn Whiteside: 207-778-7200
  • Heustis.whiteside@maine.edu
  • Conducted psychiatric evaluations and managed treatment plans for college students with ADHD, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), major depressive disorder (MDD), autism, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
  • Prescribed and monitored psychotropic medications under preceptor supervision, adjusting dosages to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize side effects.
  • Provided patient education and brief counseling, utilizing evidence-based strategies to support mental health and academic success.
  • Alexis Family Psychiatry, [Farmington, ME]
  • [August/2024]–[May/2025] 360 Clinical Hours | Preceptor: Suzanna Alexis:207-578-7373. salexis@alexispsych.com
  • Diagnosed and managed psychiatric conditions in pediatric and adolescent patients, including ADHD, PTSD, GAD, MDD, autism, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and borderline personality disorder.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans, incorporating psychotropic medications and family-centered interventions to address complex mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, including referrals to therapists and community resources for comprehensive support.

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