Bethany Tadpole
Crawfordville
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner candidate graduating in May 2026, offering over a decade of nursing experience with a strong focus on acute inpatient and forensic psychiatry. Completed over 650 supervised clinical hours in outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy, skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, making accurate diagnoses, and managing medications effectively across diverse populations. Expertise in managing complex mental health conditions, integrating psychotherapy techniques, and fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams enhances the ability to provide holistic patient care. Actively seeking a PMHNP position that supports onboarding aligned with board certification goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Chronic Psychiatric Unit
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Provide care for civil and forensic patients with severe and persistent mental illness
- Manage psychiatric crises including aggression, psychosis, and behavioral escalation
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning
Registered Nurse – Acute Inpatient Psychiatry
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered care in high-acuity psychiatric setting
- Performed mental health assessments and crisis intervention
- Supported medication management and patient stabilization
Travel Nurse – Medical-Surgical Units
Multiple HCA Facilities
Gainesville, FL And Fort Walton Beach, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed high-acuity patient assignments across multiple healthcare systems
- Demonstrated adaptability and strong clinical judgment
Registered Nurse – Pre/Postoperative Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Postpartum Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Archbold Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
North Florida College
Madison, FL01-2021
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA05-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Florida (Multistate) Licensed Registered Nurse - #9441187
- BLS Certified | American Heart Association
- Board Eligible for PMHNP-BC Certification (May 2026)
- PMHNP Clinical Experience (650 Hours Total)
Specialty Practica in MSN Program
- Complete Serenity – Sharon Johnson-Hyatt, PMHNP, Pompano Beach, FL- 340 hours
- Office of Amy Abdnour, LCSW – Amy Abdnour, LCSW, Tampa, FL- 160 hours
- Sunshine Psychiatry Consult – Lorraine Black, PMHNP, St. Petersburg, FL- 160 hours
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Chronic Psychiatric Unit
Florida State Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Acute Inpatient Psychiatry
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse – Medical-Surgical Units
Multiple HCA Facilities
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse – Pre/Postoperative Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
01.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Postpartum Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Archbold Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
North Florida College
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Southern Regional Technical College
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University