Grecia Almaguer
Houston,TX
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) candidate with over 650 hours of supervised direct patient care experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. Experienced performing psychiatric assessments, developing differential diagnoses, participating in medication management, and creating evidence-based treatment plans for patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. MSN-prepared Registered Nurse with over six years of critical care nursing experience and demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
Cypress, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver care to patients presenting with alcohol withdrawal syndrome (ETOH withdrawal), suicide attempts, intentional and accidental drug overdoses, severe behavioral disturbances, and acute psychiatric crises requiring intensive monitoring and multidisciplinary intervention.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, hospitalists, social workers, case managers, and behavioral health teams to coordinate care for patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess vital signs and detect changes in patient conditions.
- Participate in crisis management, suicide precautions, de-escalation strategies, and safety planning while maintaining a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing psychiatric and behavioral emergencies.Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for intensive care procedures and protocols.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Steward Health Care
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed complex medical equipment, maintaining operational readiness and safety standards.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2026
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL04.2019
Skills
- DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Evaluation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral interventions
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Crisis Intervention
- Pharmacological management
- Substance abuse treatment
- Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
Member of The Society for Collegiate
Leadership & Achievement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Steward Health Care
01.2020 - 09.2023
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Florida National University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida National University