CHRISTINE FARINA
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Resourceful PMHNP committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 10 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Evara Health
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Encouraged, organized and supervised client participation in educational, recreational and social activities.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Directions for Living
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physician
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Prescribed and monitored psychiatric medications based on clinical assessment of patient's symptoms.
Psychiatric Nurse
Mease Dunedin Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Psychiatric Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical-Surgical, North Florida Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
MSN in Psychiatry -
Walden University
BSN in Nursing - undefined
University of Florida
BS in Clinical Psychology - undefined
University of Florida
Skills
- Teamwork Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Patient Advocacy
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Personality Disorder Treatment
- Medication Management
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Certification
- PMHNP-BC
- BLS
- DEA
Personal Information
Title: PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
References
References available upon request
Details
352-682-0328, cfarina6491@gmail.com
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Evara Health
10.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Directions for Living
02.2021 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Nurse
Mease Dunedin Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2020
Psychiatric Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical-Surgical, North Florida Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2016
BSN in Nursing - undefined
University of Florida
BS in Clinical Psychology - undefined
University of Florida
- PMHNP-BC
- BLS
- DEA
MSN in Psychiatry -
Walden University
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