Carnika Donald
Prosper,Texas
Summary
Warm Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering over 10 years of experience providing medical and psychiatric care to mentally ill patients per shift. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mind Health Psychiatry
01.2015 - Current
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physician.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
North Pointe Psychiatry
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physician.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physician.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mind Matters Psychiatry
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physician.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Nursing Supervisor
Pinecreek Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Nursing Supervisor
Victory Medical Surgical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Supported patient needs by researching and recommending various types of individualized care plans.
- Executed extensive patient exams to create individualized care plans.
- Introduced and improved programs for preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Float RN-PRN
Baylor Healthcare System
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare practices and developments to provide evidence-based care.
Education
PMHNP-BC - PMHNP-BC
Certification With ANCC
Texas City, TX01.2025
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - undefined
2025
DNP, MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2015
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah01.2005
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Psychological Testing
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Operational Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adult Psychiatry
Affiliations
2004-Present Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
2015-Present American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member
2015-Present National Alliance on Mental Illness, Member
2015-Present American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Member
Credentialing
Credentialed with Most Major Commercial Insurance Plans Medicaid and Medicare
Additional Information
- Scholarships/Honors and Awards: , 2005 Cum Laude Graduate, Armstrong Atlantic State University 2005 Outstanding Student Inductee Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- PMHNP-BC Certification with ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- APRNPMHNP Texas Board of Nursing Austin, TX
- RN Texas Board of Nursing Austin, TX
- BCLS American Heart Association
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
North Pointe Psychiatry
01.2016 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
01.2016 - 01.2019
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mind Health Psychiatry
01.2015 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mind Matters Psychiatry
01.2015 - 01.2016
Nursing Supervisor
Pinecreek Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Nursing Supervisor
Victory Medical Surgical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Float RN-PRN
Baylor Healthcare System
01.2009 - 01.2012
PMHNP-BC - PMHNP-BC
Certification With ANCC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - undefined
DNP, MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic State University
- PMHNP-BC Certification with ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
- APRNPMHNP Texas Board of Nursing Austin, TX
- RN Texas Board of Nursing Austin, TX
- BCLS American Heart Association
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