Francisco Siguenza
Daly City,CA
Summary
Patient/provider relationship-oriented Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions trough the lifespan.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
San Francisco, CA
01.2021
Registered Nurse
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
San Francisco, CA
01.2018
Registered Nurse
RoHealth (SF school district)
San Francisco, CA
01.2017
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Ritter Center
San Rafael, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
Registered Nurse
Zuckerberg SF General Hospital
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Epic Super-user, Charge Nurse, Nurse Preceptor
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate -
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01.2022
Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01.2015
Pre-Nursing Post-Bac -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2012
Bachelor of Physical and Occupational Therapy -
University of El Salvador
01.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Care Plan Development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR Systems
- High level of autonomy
- Native Spanish-speaker
- Mental Health Nursing
Websites
Certification
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CA BRN
- Registered Nurse, CA BRN
- Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified, AHA
Communityexperience
- Clinical Intern, American Heart Association, Bay Area, CA, 2016, 2017
- Treatment Advocacy Coordinator, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, San Francisco, CA, 2015, 2016
- Hospitalized Elder Life volunteer, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, 2015
- Case Manager, Mental Health Association, Redwood City, CA, 2013, 2014
- Health Educator, Latino Wellness Center, San Francisco, CA, 2010, 2012
- Spanish Interpreter/Advocate, Joe Healy Medical Detox, San Francisco, CA, 2011, 2012
- HIV testing Counselor, Clínica La Esperanza, San Francisco, CA, 2009, 2012
Internship
500, Children’s Health Council of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA, Marin County Adult Mental Health Services, San Rafael, CA, Children and Youth Mental Health Services, San Rafael, CA
Personal Information
Title: RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Ritter Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
01.2021
Registered Nurse
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
01.2018
Registered Nurse
Zuckerberg SF General Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
RoHealth (SF school district)
01.2017
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate -
University of California San Francisco
Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader -
University of San Francisco
Pre-Nursing Post-Bac -
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Physical and Occupational Therapy -
University of El Salvador