Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Proficiency
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
Publications
Affiliations
Community Service
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Damaris B. Michoma

Mansfield,Texas
Damaris B. Michoma

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of clinical experience spanning diverse patient populations. Specialized in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan, including expertise in outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient, and consultation liaison. I am excited to continue to provide mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with a team of providers who are dedicated to excellent patient-centered care practices and improving patient health outcomes.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

JPS/Acclaim Physician Group

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in psychiatric-mental health diagnosis in adult and geriatric patients, utilizing a comprehensive understanding of psychotropic medications and evidence-based treatment approaches
  • Employs a variety of treatment modalities, including psychotropic medications, brief therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and expert consultation to address the diverse needs of patients
  • Cultivates enduring relationships with clients with severe mental illness, fostering trust and rapport to support ongoing treatment engagement
  • Maintains meticulous and up-to-date medical records, ensuring the accuracy of patient information and contributes to a comprehensive understanding of each patient's history and progress
  • Adeptly identifies and discerns underlying medical complexities in clients, ensuring a nuanced understanding of individual cases for tailored treatment
  • Actively engages clients in proactively seeking further medical treatment, promoting a preventive and dynamic approach to overall health
  • Fosters seamless collaboration with primary medical care providers, ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach to patient care
  • Conducts rigorous screening, identification, and monitoring of comorbid medical conditions, recognizing the interplay between physical and mental health
  • Plays a pivotal role in the comprehensive treatment process, working with various stakeholders to address the multifaceted aspects of psychiatric care for adult and geriatric patients
  • Stays abreast of the latest medical research and advancements, actively incorporating cutting-edge practices into the delivery of psychiatric-mental health care
  • Supervisor: Leslie W
  • Smith, MD: (860)966-3401

Metrocare Services

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
12.2015 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Delivered comprehensive psychiatric-mental health care services to children and adolescents in the outpatient setting, emphasizing a holistic approach that bridged the gap between physical and mental health
  • Cultivated enduring relationships with children and adolescents experiencing severe mental illness, displayed a keen ability to identify underlying medical complexities and proactively engaged clients in seeking further treatment
  • Engaged in collaborative efforts with parents and the school system to ensure a comprehensive approach to psychiatric mental health care of children and adolescent patients
  • Acted as a patient advocate, prioritized patient well-being, and ensured high-quality care, while strictly adhering to all relevant laws and regulations in psychiatric mental health practice
  • Stayed abreast of the latest medical research and advancements, and actively incorporated cutting-edge practices into the delivery of psychiatric-mental health care
  • Maintained meticulous and up-to-date medical records, ensuring the accuracy of patient information, and contributed to a comprehensive understanding of each patient's history and progress
  • Effectively screened, identified, and monitored comorbid medical conditions, ensured a thorough understanding of the patient's overall health, and provided targeted psychiatric care accordingly
  • Supervisor: Maria Lopez Rosario, MD: (787)402-8994

Epic Health Services

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Home Health Nursing
01.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Demonstrated exemplary nursing care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs, encompassing those with chronic illnesses and developmental disorders
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and utilized astute assessment skills to tailor individualized care plans
  • Administered medications and treatments with precision, adhered to physician orders, and established clinical protocols
  • Collaborated seamlessly with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, fostered an integrated approach to pediatric care by acting as a patient advocate, prioritized patient well-being, and ensured high-quality care, while strictly adhering to all relevant laws and regulations in medical practice
  • Provided invaluable emotional support and education to patients and their families, promoting a compassionate and empathetic healthcare environment
  • Maintained meticulous and HIPAA-compliant medical records, and consistently complied with regulatory standards and quality assurance protocols
  • Exemplified unwavering commitment to upholding ethical and legal principles in nursing practice
  • Contact: Stephanie Russel: (817)698-9500

Education

Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, Kentucky

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
06.2023

University of Texas @ Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Arlington, Texas

Master of Science in Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
08.2015

University of Texas, Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Arlington, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
12.2011

Navarro Community College
Corsicana, Texas

Associate Degree in Nursing
05.2009

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise
  • Educational Leadership
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Clinical and Psychiatric Assessment
  • Medication Management
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Psychiatric Emergencies
  • Case Management
  • Ethical and Legal Compliance
  • Equity
  • Research and Scholarship
  • Cultural Competency
  • Communication Skills
  • Presentation Skills

Technical Proficiency

  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel & Windows XP & Windows
  • EMR software
  • Google Online Tools for Education (docs, sheets, slides, chats, calendar, hangout/meet and forms)
  • Canvas Learning System

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

https://linkedin.com/in/damaris-bousi-michoma-34547a197

Publications

  • "Improving Person-Centered Depression Screening and Care in an Urban Faith-Based Community" Accepted for publication in the Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice2024
  • "Improving Person-Centered Depression Screening and Care in an Urban Faith-Based Community" poster presentation at the IHI forum General Conference, Orlando, FL, USA12/10 -13/2023

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)2011 - Present
  • Golden Key Honor Society - Invited2014 -2015
  • Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)2018 - Present
  • American Nurses Association (ANA)2021 - Present
  • Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of North Texas (PAPN-NTX)2019 - Present

Community Service

Peer Reviewer Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice2024, Texas Nurse Practitioner Legislative Ambassador for Texas District1012023 -2024, Arlington Seventh Day Adventist Church Children's Ministry Volunteer2009 - Present, All Nations Seventh Day Adventist Church Cradle Roll teacher2004 -2005, All Nations Seventh Day Adventist Church Deaconess2003 -2005

Accomplishments

  • University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation Graduate Clinical Education Specialist Honorary Title2024 -2025
  • University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation excellence in clinical nursing2014
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Outstanding Student Inductee.2011
  • Navarro Community College Associate Degree Program Academic Excellence Award.2009

Certification

  • PMHNP-BC by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) October7th,2015: Expires10/07/2025
  • APRN-PMHNP by the Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, TX October2015: Expires11/30/2026
  • Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, TX July2009; Expires11/30/2026
  • BLS by the American Heart Association Expires8/2025

Languages

English: Fluent
Swahili: Fluent
Kikisii: Fluent

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

JPS/Acclaim Physician Group
05.2020 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Metrocare Services
12.2015 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Home Health Nursing

Epic Health Services
01.2015 - 12.2015

Frontier Nursing University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

University of Texas @ Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Master of Science in Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Texas, Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Navarro Community College

Associate Degree in Nursing

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