Resourceful PMHNP committed to providing excellent evidence-based care to patients of all ages with compassion and curiosity. Kind and caring professional with over 10 years of intensive care nursing experience monitoring the treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses, and distress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psych Matters LLC
11.2024 - Current
Implemented evidence-based practices in psychiatric care, improving clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
Optimized medication management protocols to minimize side effects and maximize therapeutic benefits for patients with psychiatric conditions.
Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs while collaborating with therapists.
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Proactively monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs (pain level, neurological status, sedation level) within essential care environments; maintained clinical notes related to patient observations, and treatment responses and employed interventions
Provided care and support to patients with psychiatric diagnoses related to ICU delirium, depression, anxiety, suicidal attempts, and Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis which causes hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia
Engaged in outcome-aligned communication between the interdisciplinary with a focus on synergy and alignment; coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, modifications, and discharge plans
Precepted new graduate nurses during 12 weeks; provided instruction on patient care practices, IV placement, heart rhythm interpretation, and critical values; identified performance improvement opportunities and provided resources and support
Code responder and team lead
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to discuss appropriate clinical decisions
Advocated for patients and their families
PMHNP Student
Memorial Park Psychiatry
12.2023 - 02.2024
Completed 125 hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing
Conducted assessment interviews under preceptors’ supervision
Made diagnoses and recommended appropriate medications under the preceptor's supervision
Participated in the direct treatment and management of psychiatric conditions for all ages
PMHNP Student
Next Level Psychiatry
05.2023 - 10.2023
Completed 375 hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing
Interviewed outpatient and telehealth patients
Made diagnoses and recommended appropriate medications under the preceptor's supervision
Referred patients to other clinics and community resources based on needs
Correctional Nurse
Avenal State Prison
06.2009 - 08.2010
Administered medications, performed custody tasks, maintained patients’ optimal motor function, and performed treatments and procedures while working with other disciplines as part of the treatment team to provide an overall treatment program
Provided basic level general nursing care to forensic patients with mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities
Monitor patients with increased mania, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and posttraumatic stress disorder
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX
06.2014
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Patient advocacy
Clinical interviewing skills
Patient Education
Working in interdisciplinary teams
Time management
Medication management
Licenses Certifications Awards
Texas State Board of Nursing, APRN, 1167637
Texas State Board of Nursing, RN, 856919
DEA expires 09/30/2027
ANCC Board Certified-PMHNP
AHA Basic Life Support
Daisy Award Honoree, 2016
Clover Recognition for Patient Safety/Hero Nomination, 2020
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psych Matters LLC
11.2024 - Current
PMHNP Student
Memorial Park Psychiatry
12.2023 - 02.2024
PMHNP Student
Next Level Psychiatry
05.2023 - 10.2023
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Avenal State Prison
06.2009 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
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