Danielle Parks , RN, BSN, PMHNP-S
Oakdale,CA
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student with extensive emergency nursing experience and advanced clinical training in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and lifespan mental health care. Experienced in managing complex patients including ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and substance use. Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with a strong focus on clinical precision and therapeutic alliance.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
Mercy Dignity Health Behavioral Health Center
Sacramento, CA
- Preceptor: Dr. Sufen Chiu, Psychiatrist
- 160 hours
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
Healing Wells Psychiatric Counseling Center
El Cajon, CA
- Preceptor: Dr. Joseph Towner, PMHNP-BC, DNP
- 360 hours
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
William Joseph Brinkley Center for Cultural Affirmation
Encino, CA
- Preceptor: Shawn LaRe Brinkley, LMFT
- 180 hours
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
Grace Mental Health
Folsom, CA
- Preceptor: Julie Bergman PMHNP-BC
- (to be completed May – August 2026)
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across lifespan
- Diagnosed and managed conditions: ADHD, MDD, GAD, PTSD, bipolar disorder
- Developed and adjusted psychopharmacologic treatment plans
- Utilized screening tools: PHQ-9, GAD-7, Conners, etc.
- Provided brief psychotherapy and patient education
- Documented SOAP notes and managed follow-ups
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Kaiser Permanente
Modesto, CA
07.2021 - Current
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Doctor's Medical Center
Modesto, CA
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Medical Screening Exams with sound clinical judgement while observing Standardized Procedure & State/Federal regulations
- Competent Emergency Nursing for all ages, demographics, and acuity levels
- Competent in resuscitation and code procedures, mass causalities, emergency childbirth, hazmat responses, and psychiatric emergencies
- Observe safety practices & policies, including observation of sterile fields, infection control, & management of patient’s psychiatric behaviors
- Chairmen of Unit Based Committee, Disaster Preparedness
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA07.2020
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2019
Skills
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation across lifespan
- Psychiatric evaluation & differential diagnosis Emergency Diagnostics
- DSM-5 diagnostic formulation Patient Management
- Crisis assessment (SI/HI, safety planning)
- Telepsychiatry care delivery
- Managed high-acuity patients in a fast-paced emergency setting
- Screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, CIWA, Conners)
- Managed high-acuity patients in fast-paced emergency setting
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – Member
Phi Nu Chapter | Walden University - 4.0 GPA
The National Society of Leadership and Success – Member
Certification
- MICN
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- AMET Botox/Filler Certified
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
MSUD: Medications for Substance and Opioid Use Disorders | 2026
Timeline
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Kaiser Permanente
07.2021 - Current
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Doctor's Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
Mercy Dignity Health Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
Healing Wells Psychiatric Counseling Center
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
William Joseph Brinkley Center for Cultural Affirmation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Stanislaus
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Psychiatric NP Student – Clinical Practicum
Grace Mental Health
Master of Science - Nursing – PMHNP
Walden University