PMHNP-BC NURSE PRACTITIONER- Empathetic, compassionate, competent, and enthusiastic board-certified mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of nursing experience. Diverse clinical experiences including addictions medicine, crisis management and management of mental health disorders in children, adult and the geriatric population.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients with SMI, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning. Administer medication management screenings, prescribing psychotropic medications as necessary, and monitoring their efficacy and side effects.
Develop and implement tailored care plans based on patients' unique needs and goals, emphasizing holistic approaches to mental health and wellness.
Collaborate closely with healthcare team members and Mental Health Care Teams to facilitate continuity of care and optimize treatment outcomes.
Maintain meticulous and up-to-date patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring confidentiality and privacy of patient info.
Monitor patient progress closely, regularly reviewing care plans and making adjustments as needed to address evolving healthcare needs.
Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic or chronic illness, Independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Assessment and diagnosis with Documentation on electronic health record
Collaboration with interdisciplinary health team in meeting client goals
Treatment of crisis, addiction, children, adolescent and geriatric patient with mental health disorders.
Focus on medication management.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, administer, and evaluate patientcare plans.
Assess and monitored the Patient’s psychotropic medications.
Health education, illness prevention for individuals, families, and groups
Responsible for recovering post-op patients directly from the operating room. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Epic EMR implementation for SLICU. Involved in workflow outline and definition. Completed one-week clinical super user training and assisted credentialed trainers in classroom training. Provided elbow support to doctors and nurses at Go-Live. Memorial City- Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU).
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Provide immediate and high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced emergency room (ER) setting.
Assess and triage patients, prioritizing care based on the severity of their condition. Administer medications, treatments, and interventions, and monitor patients' vital signs. Collaborate with the healthcare team to stabilize patients, order diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans.
Offer emotional support to patients and their families during critical moments while maintaining a focus on efficient and effective care delivery.
PMHNP BC –American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC- Current Licensed
Active DEA License
Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing- Current American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, CCRN, Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider, BLS, Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider, ACLS, Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider, PALS, Current, December 2012-Present, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses June 2018- Present, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. May 2022- Present, The National Society of Leadership and Success June 2022- Present, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Co-Chair- Knowledge and innovation committee, Houston Methodist Surgical ICU. Volunteer – Houston Methodist Hospital “I Care In Action” Food Bank.
Professional References: Upon Request.