Traveling, meditation, volunteering at food banks and health fairs, walking, and wellness activities
Dorcas Antwi
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of progressive behavioral health experience, including crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatry, correctional mental health, and outpatient/telehealth care. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, differential diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, patient-centered communication, and the ability to work independently with diverse and complex populations across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NaphCare
08.2022 - Current
- Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders
- Medication management including prescribing, adjusting and discontinuing medication as needed
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
- Responding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facility
- Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients’ needs
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Centurion Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for incarcerated patients with complex mental health and substance use disorders.
- Collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Respond to crisis situations, de-escalate volatile behaviors, and maintain safety for patients and staff.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, documentation requirements, and clinical best practices.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Centurion Healthcare
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Delivered holistic nursing care within scope of practice to incarcerated patients with psychiatric needs.
- Conducted assessments, administered medications, monitored patient status, and documented all care accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Completed duties independently with minimal supervision.
Psychiatric Nurse (RN)
Haven Behavioral Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented patient-centered plans of care based on assessments and physician orders.
- Considered cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs in treatment planning.
- Revised care plans based on ongoing evaluation of patient progress.
- Coordinated and supervised care delivered by the healthcare team.
Psychiatric Nurse (RN)
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed psychiatric assessments and implemented appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored patient progress and evaluated treatment outcomes.
- Completed treatment plans, discharge planning, and documentation in a timely, objective manner.
- Provided health education and participated in training new staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ12-2016
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation — Comprehensive assessments, differential diagnosis
- Treatment Planning — Individualized, evidence-based care plans
- Medication Management — Psychotropics, monitoring, education
- Care Coordination — Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation — Accurate, timely, compliant charting
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Education & Supportive Psychotherapy
Certification
- ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC)
- State Nurse Practitioner License (Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho)
- BLS / First Aid / CPR — Current
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card — Current
Interests
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NaphCare
08.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Centurion Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2022
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Centurion Healthcare
07.2019 - 05.2022
Psychiatric Nurse (RN)
Haven Behavioral Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
Psychiatric Nurse (RN)
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
04.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College