Chelsea Whitfield
Southfield,MI
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 750+ clinical hours delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic formulation, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Trained in managing complex mental health conditions across diverse and underserved populations, including veterans, justice-involved individuals, and LGBTQ+ clients. Skilled in CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and patient-centered treatment planning. Recognized for clinical judgment, therapeutic rapport, and the ability to translate assessment into effective, individualized care. Eager to contribute as a full-scope provider in a high-quality behavioral health setting-pharmacological interventions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP Student (500 Hours)
Anxiety & Depression Institute
Novi, Michigan
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in the direct treatment and management of psychiatric conditions as part of an interdisciplinary team (Doctors, PMHNPs, Psychotherapists, Social Workers) focused on spearheading a holistic and outcome-aligned approach to patient care.
- Maximized quality assurance and compliance efforts by ensuring the accurate and complete documentation of all patient encounters; independently completed patient notes to include screening/assessment results, interventions, and medications.
- Holistically and systematically assessed patients to formulate treatment plans while employing the 5 Ps (Presenting problem, Predisposing factors, Precipitating factors, Perpetuating factors, and Protective Factors) to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Employed a variety of tools and assessments, including standardized and non-standardized tests, questionnaires, inventories, checklists, observations, performance assessments, rating scales, surveys and interviews to implement patient care plans.
- Strategically participated in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues, including Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Schizoaffective Disorder, and DMDD.
PMHNP Student (250 Hours)
Healing is Healthy
Taylor, Michigan
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided trauma-informed psychotherapy to military veterans, addressing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and reintegration stressors related to military service.
- Supported the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues within an outpatient setting.
- Conducted mental health assessments and supportive therapy for individuals with a history of incarceration, addressing trauma, substance use, stigma, and barriers to community reintegration.
- Utilized motivational interviewing and strengths-based approaches to support behavioral change, relapse prevention, and treatment engagement.
- Delivered culturally competent and affirming psychotherapy to LGBTQ+ individuals, addressing identity development, minority stress, relationship concerns, and mood disorders.
- Integrated lifestyle and behavioral health counseling focusing on sleep hygiene, stress management, coping strategies, and overall wellness to support mental health recovery.
- Created individualized treatment plans that incorporated social determinants of health, trauma history, and community resources.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive therapeutic environment supporting diverse identities, backgrounds, and life experiences.
- Collaborated with community and social service resources to assist patients with housing, employment support, and reintegration services.
Home Health Registered Nurse
NC Health Services
Bloomfield Hills, MI
07.2022 - 02.2026
- Perform nursing assessments and develop, implement and evaluate plan of care in conjunction with the physician, patient and caregivers
- Ensure accurate and timely case management, including supervision, authorization management and interdisciplinary communication
- Advise patients on treatment and provide beneficial support and knowledge
- Participate in ongoing education, evaluation and development of staff
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both patients and staff
- Provide effective communication to patient/family and interdisciplinary team
- Ensure compliance to budget requirements and recommend appropriate quality strategies.
- Follow up, execute and properly document doctors orders.
- Administer patient medications and monitor vital signs
Travel Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
Sitka, AK
09.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Nurse, Vaccine RN
Snap Nurse
Litchfield, MI
07.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Nurse, Vaccine RN
Coney Island Hospital
Coney Island, NY
03.2021 - 07.2021
Operating Room Nurse
Beaumont Health System/Corewell Health
Grosse Pointe, MI
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the patient's care, primarily in the role of circulating nurse.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients friends and families
- Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously
Operating Room Nurse
Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Perform all duties and functions of an Operating Circulating and Scrub Nurse
- Ensure operating room readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions
- Review patient medical history and assess mental and physical readiness for surgery
- Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantage Living Center Northwest
Detroit, MI
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Provide quality bedside care to Dementia and Alzheimers patients Assist with ADL's
- Perform functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge
- Report changes in patient condition to ensure that issues requiring immediate attention are addressed
- Prepare and administer controlled substances via oral, PEG tube, sublingual, intradermal, sub –q, topical and inhalation prescribed by physician
Education
Master of Science, Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
Athens08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI04-2019
Licensed Practical Nurse, Diploma - Nursing
Davenport University
Warren, MI05-2015
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Evidence-based practice
- Psychopharmacology
- Collaborative care
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | American Nurses Credentialing Center | Certification Completion: 02-23-2026
- Registered Nurse | Certifying State: MI | Nurse Practitioner | Certifying State: MI
Timeline
PMHNP Student (250 Hours)
Healing is Healthy
09.2024 - 12.2024
PMHNP Student (500 Hours)
Anxiety & Depression Institute
01.2023 - 08.2023
Home Health Registered Nurse
NC Health Services
07.2022 - 02.2026
Travel Registered Nurse, Long Term Care
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Nurse, Vaccine RN
Snap Nurse
07.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Nurse, Vaccine RN
Coney Island Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2021
Operating Room Nurse
Beaumont Health System/Corewell Health
12.2019 - 03.2021
Operating Room Nurse
Michigan Medicine
12.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantage Living Center Northwest
12.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science, Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davenport University
Licensed Practical Nurse, Diploma - Nursing
Davenport University