David Henry PMHNP-BC
Inglewood,California
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Commitment to confidentiality of information at all times.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Huntington Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
Registered Nurse
Exodus Recovery
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2017 - 11.2022
- Psychiatric Registered Nurse 9/2019-11/2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trauma/Surgical Unit 3/2017-9/2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to termination while providing patient health education and supervision to trauma/surgical patients.
- Acted efficiently in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations
- Provided exceptional care to 35 high-acute patients needing complex care such as chest tube management and extensive wound care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Certified Hyperbaric Technician
RestorixHealth Inc.
12.2006 - 03.2017
- Under the direction of a physician, performed hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients
- Operated and monitored 2 hyperbaric chambers
- Responsible for safe delivery of oxygen therapy to the hyperbaric patient
- Treating up to 10 patients a day for various Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society approved indications
- Maintained competencies; continue education and certifications as appropriate
- Performed necessary maintenance to systems daily
- Document all care provided accurately and completely using an EMR, according to hospital and department policy
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount St Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA2016
Associate of Science - Marine Science
College of Oceaneering
Wilmington, CA2006
Sports Medicine
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXAssociate of Arts - undefined
Cerritos Community College
Norwalk, CA1996
Sports Medicine
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CASkills
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Emotional awareness
- Organization and planning
Certification
- PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PREACTITIONER PMHNP-BC License - February 27, 2025 to February 26, 2030. Certification Number 2025000726
- DEA # MH9766203
- NPI # 1144017013
- Registered Nurse Practitioner Lic. 95035096 Exp. 2/28/27
- Registered Nurse Lic. 95118620 Exp. 2/28/27
Career Goals
Provide excellent patient centered care and share my unique clinical knowledge to help influence patient outcomes.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Exodus Recovery
10.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Huntington Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
03.2017 - 11.2022
Certified Hyperbaric Technician
RestorixHealth Inc.
12.2006 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount St Mary's University
Associate of Science - Marine Science
College of Oceaneering
Associate of Arts - undefined
Cerritos Community College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Sports Medicine
Stephen F Austin State University
Sports Medicine
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona