Francheska Medina
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Psychiatric healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in mental health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Carrollton Springs, Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
- Provided patient and family education on mental health conditions and treatment goals.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of patient status and interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and treatment effectiveness.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted mental health assessments to identify patients' needs and inform treatment strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques, reducing incidents of self-harm and aggression among patients.
- Evaluated treatment progress through regular documentation, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse II
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Oncology
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and side effects management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments and developed individualized nursing care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White, VIP Medical Surgical Unit- Microvascular
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans, and advocated for needs while in an acute care setting.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Promote Zero Harm initiative through 2000+ days CLABSI free.
- Help drive CLABSI prevention at the unit level.
- Discuss clinical needs and recovery process of patient with surgeons and NP directly.
- Educate peers on high-risk complications that can occur in order to quickly intervene.
- Support peers during transition to specialty care for ICU level patients.
Nurse Extern
Medical City Dallas, BMT Oncology Unit
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care on an acute care unit.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, fostering comfort and dignity.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for procedures.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
Charge Nurse
Baylor Neurosurgery Assoc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans, and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Charge Nurse
Texas Internists
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans, and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and clinical skills.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
LVN
CareNow, LVN
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated patient schedules, optimizing workflow efficiency within the clinic environment.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Richardson, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Richardson, TX09.2022
Skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Handle with Care
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- BLS
- EPIC
- Student Precepting
- Safety planning
- Psychosocial analysis
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Therapeutic communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Patient assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Client education
- Discharge planning
- Substance abuse treatment
- Care team collaboration
- Mental health evaluation
- Suicide prevention
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Family education
Certification
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ANCC,December 2025
- Licensed Registered Nurse, August 2022
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, August 2009
- Handle with Care Training - 2025
- CPI Training 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
PMHNP Student Clinical Rotations
Northpointe Psychiatry - Flower Mound, TX January 2024 - June 2024
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and DSM-5-TR based diagnostic assessments in an outpatient population.
- Assisted with medication management visits: monitoring symptoms, side effects, adherence, and treatment response under supervision.
- Initiated and adjusted psychotropic medications in collaboration with supervising psychiatrist.
- Developed individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and provided psychoeducation to patients and families.
Mayhill Hospital-Denton, TX January 2024 - June 2024
- Worked with psychiatrist and PMHNP's to modify treatment plans in response to patients symptoms and/or behavioral patterns.
- Utilized screening tools ( PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ, MMSE, suicide risk assessments) to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Built rapport, maintained boundaries, and encouraged candid dialogue with patients in order to promote a therapeutic atmosphere.
- Provided supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and de-escalation using trauma-informed approaches.
- Documented with clear SOAP notes detailing assessments, interventions used, patient progress, and plans for follow-up, discharge and supportive services.
Therapeutic Transitions & Associates - Mansfield, TX August 2024 - October 2024
- Delivered supportive counseling and brief psychotherapeutic interventions appropriate for the outpatient setting.
- Presented practical coping mechanisms to patients in order to alleviate their symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Applied motivational interviewing strategies to improve insight, enhance readiness for change, and support treatment adherence.
- Observed and incorporated elements of DBT skills (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation) into patient sessions when appropriate.
- Participated in supervised sessions to refine therapeutic technique, case conceptualization, and clinical judgment.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Carrollton Springs, Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse II
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Oncology
09.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White, VIP Medical Surgical Unit- Microvascular
09.2022 - 08.2023
Nurse Extern
Medical City Dallas, BMT Oncology Unit
10.2019 - 09.2022
Charge Nurse
Baylor Neurosurgery Assoc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Charge Nurse
Texas Internists
10.2011 - 01.2014
LVN
CareNow, LVN
08.2009 - 10.2011
Masters of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University