David Isaac
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
I am a seasoned doctorally-prepared board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who previously worked as a nurse in the only maximum security psychiatric hospital in the state of Missouri for over seven years, as a PMHNP in a community mental health center in Yakima, WA for three years, currently work in private practice in Indiana and seeking the next challenge in a patient-centered integrated care environment. I am a collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Surround Me Mental Health LLC; 16 Hours Per Week; Supervisor: Self
Greenwood, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Lead initiatives to streamline patient intake processes, improving overall clinic efficiency and satisfaction.
- Independently conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Optimize medication management protocols to minimize side effects and maximize therapeutic benefits for patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Implement evidence-based practices in psychiatric care, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve treatment efficacy.
- Streamline interdisciplinary communication, ensuring cohesive treatment approaches and continuity of care for complex cases.
- Utilize telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (1099); 15 Hours Per Week; Contact Person: Bryan Tso (360) 725-7627, Contact: Yes
Yakima, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Independently evaluate disability claims to determine eligibility based on medical and vocational evidence.
- Lead initiatives to streamline patient intake processes, improving overall clinic efficiency and satisfaction.
- Streamline interdisciplinary communication and gather necessary documentation for assessment processes.
- Review medications and educate veterans and civilians and their families on current medications and their side effects.
- Educate veterans and civilians and their families on mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Create and maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Disability Determination Bureau (1099); 9 Hours Per Week; Contact Person: Susan Landis (800) 622-4968 X 09890, Contact: Yes
Indianapolis, IN
02.2024 - Current
- Independently analyze complex case files, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
- Lead initiatives to streamline patient intake processes, improving overall clinic efficiency and satisfaction.
- Streamline interdisciplinary communication and gather necessary documentation for assessment processes.
- Review medications and educate veterans and civilians and their families on current medications and their side effects.
- Educate veterans and civilians and their families on mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Create and maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Healthcare; 40 Hours Per Week; Gross Annual Salary: $160,000; Supervisor: Matthew Bogoyas, DO (281) 384-2512, Contact: Yes
Yakima, WA
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Independently managed workload of clients with psychotic disorders, including substance induced; mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post-traumatic & obsessive-compulsive disorders; neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Prescribed both controlled substances (schedule II-IV) and noncontrolled medicines to manage mental health symptoms.
- Optimized medication management protocols to minimize side effects and maximize therapeutic benefits for patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, medication management, and coping strategies.
- Educated patients and families on nonpharmacological interventions for the management of mental health conditions.
- Led interdisciplinary team and implemented evidence-based clozapine monitoring protocol, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
- Ensured continued collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve treatment efficacy.
- Occasionally rounded on adolescent and adult inpatients during the week and took turns with other providers doing the same at least one weekend per month.
- Took turns taking calls in inpatient settings at least one Saturday per month.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Registered Nurse
Fulton State Hospital (Mental Health); 40 Hours Per Week; Contact Person: Fidelia Okocha, RN (573) 694-6865, Contact: Yes
Fulton, MO
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Assumed the role of a charge nurse in the only maximum-security psychiatric hospital in the state of Missouri, caring for patients with SMI and supervising LPNs and psychiatric technicians.
- Assured a safe milieu by deescalating patients and initiating timeout, seclusion, and restraints as appropriate.
- Performed RN risk for self-harm or suicide assessment and notify providers.
- Performed nursing assessment during seclusion and restraint.
- Took and transcribed medication and treatment orders, dispensed and administered medications, and performed treatment as ordered by physicians.
- Documented interventions accurately and in a timely manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fulton State Hospital (Mental Health)
Fulton, MO
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed nursing services under the supervision of an RN, including dispensing of medications, performing certain ordered treatment, and supervision of psychiatric technicians.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson City Nursing & Rehab. (Dementia Unit)
Jefferson City, MO
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Served fluids and meals and fed residents as needed.
- Performed position changes at night, cleaned residents and changed soiled linens, utilized Hoyer lift to get them up in the morning.
- Ensured the cleanliness of the residents, bathing them and making sure they had clean clothes on.
- Kept the residents’ company.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, MO12-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Highland, KS07-2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05-2014
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Eldon Career Center
Eldon, MO12-2013
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
Conditions of Employment
Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizen
Selective Service Registration: Registered
Veteran Status: Civilian
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association 11/2022
- Sigma Theta Tau International 11/2022
- Golden Key International Honour Society 01/2022
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, ANCC 12/2020 – 12/2030
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License, WA 04/2021 – current
- Registered Nurse License, IN (Multistate – 28281888A) 05/2023 – current
- APRN Prescriptive Authority, IN (71014613A) 11/2023 – 2025
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Assoc. 03/2025 – 03/2027
- Clozapine REMS Certification 06/2021
NATIONAL PROVIDER IDENTIFIER
NPI 1: 1962089227
Professional references
Lieutenant Aromaye Olasunkanmi, MS, PA-C
Email: olaromaye@gmail.com
Cell: (573) 529-4085
Joyce Austin, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Email: joyce.austin28@gmail.com
Cell: (251) 776-2361
Matthew Bogoyas, DO
Email: bogoyas@gmail.com; matthew.bogoyas@comphc.org
Cell: (281) 384-2512
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (1099); 15 Hours Per Week; Contact Person: Bryan Tso (360) 725-7627, Contact: Yes
10.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Disability Determination Bureau (1099); 9 Hours Per Week; Contact Person: Susan Landis (800) 622-4968 X 09890, Contact: Yes
02.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Surround Me Mental Health LLC; 16 Hours Per Week; Supervisor: Self
11.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Healthcare; 40 Hours Per Week; Gross Annual Salary: $160,000; Supervisor: Matthew Bogoyas, DO (281) 384-2512, Contact: Yes
05.2021 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Fulton State Hospital (Mental Health); 40 Hours Per Week; Contact Person: Fidelia Okocha, RN (573) 694-6865, Contact: Yes
08.2016 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fulton State Hospital (Mental Health)
02.2014 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jefferson City Nursing & Rehab. (Dementia Unit)
01.2011 - 12.2012
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Nursing
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Highland Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Eldon Career Center