CHRISTINE FARINA
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Accomplished Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record in psychiatry, enhancing patient care through expert medication management and trauma-informed care. Skilled in diagnostic evaluation and fostering strong interpersonal relationships, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and a commitment to patient advocacy.
Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Evara Health
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to determine patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to therapeutic protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize treatment outcomes for diverse populations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, promoting understanding and engagement in treatment processes.
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 - Psychiatry
Walden University
08.2020
BSN - Nursing
University of Florida
08.2014
BS - Clinical Psychology
University of Florida
US01.2012
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Community mental health resources
- Patient-centered care
Certification
- BLS - December 2024
- PMHNP-BC - January 2021
- DEA - February 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health 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 - Nursing
University of Florida
BS - Clinical Psychology
University of Florida
MSN - Psychiatry
Walden University