Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of Nursing Experience in Psychiatric mental health specialty providing direct patient care, and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking critical thinking, and prioritizing patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse
Desert Parkway Behavior Healthcare Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - Current
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, mental health technicians and ancillary staff.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
11.2012 - 11.2018
Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Henderson, NV
05.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
National University
Henderson, NV
04.2012
Associate of Science - General Studies
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2008
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Preventive Healthcare
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Therapeutic care plans
Certification
ANCC Board certification: 2025066350 Exp: September 17, 2030
Lead Therapist - Hope for Heroes Program at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare HospitalLead Therapist - Hope for Heroes Program at Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital