Hannah Gachihi
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced PMHNP with strong background in diagnosing and treating various behavioral health disorders for quality patient outcome. Excels in developing efficient processes and integrating the most current evidence based treatment to patient care. Active leader in promoting mental health awareness in my community, paying attention to individual needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
LifeStance Health
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients to diagnose mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, ensuring patients understand their treatment and any potential side effects/patient safety.
- Collaboration, referral/care coordination, crisis Intervention, and patient education. Continuing education for provider
PMHNP
Fairweather Medical Group
Colleyville, TX
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Performing history and psychiatric evaluations on initial evaluation and follow-ups independently. Documenting the patient’s assessment, diagnosis, & treatment plan.
- Ordering & Interpreting labs and diagnostic tests that are appropriate for psychiatric patients.
- Prescribing, facilitate patient transition and within care, discharge or refer to inpatient/care continuation.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and care providers and make referrals.
RN Neuro/ Trauma/ Surgical PCU/ ICU Stepdown
Texas Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Fort Worth
06.2019 - Current
- Good foundation and understanding of brain anatomy & pathophysiology given my Neuro/trauma ICU Stepdown experience with occasionally float to Neuro,Trauma ICU, ER, PACU.
- Assessing medically complex patients. Completing neuro checks, and NIH assessments on stroke, brain tumor, & or trauma (TBI) patients.
- Administering/titrating IV drips such as anti-arrhythmia drips- A.FIB w/ RVR, SVT, IV insulin for DKA, Administering/ titrating Precedex drips, and other IV drips administered in acute care to medically complex patients.
- Patient/ Family teaching the pathophysiology of diseases/expectations, medications indication, and/or doses for neurological diagnosis.
- Palliative and end-of-life care to patient and family. Float to
Certified Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, BSN, RN
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2018 - 05.2019
- 24-hour observation of patients from the emergency department for chest pain, TIA- workup, COPD/ CHF exacerbation/ PE workup. Float to Emergency department/ holds.
- Monitoring post-cardiac Cath-lab patients with mild complications
- Monitoring and interpreting EKG rhythms for patients on telemetry and communicating any change in heart rhythms to the providers.
- Patient admission, assessments, medication administration, medication reconciliation, and discharge teachings.
Staff Registered Nurse, (Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse- CRRN)
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
Fort Worth
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Work as a staff nurse & engage in teamwork in rehabilitation nursing care.
- Admission/discharge FIMS.
- Assess, engage patients/families in care, document, and form individualized care plans for goal-specific clients..
- Teach patients about their diagnosis, medications, safety, and discharge instructions.
Staff Registered Nurse, (Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse- CRRN)
HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
07.2008 - 10.2017
- RN charge nurse 50-bed unit floor,leading 6 licensed nurses, & 6 Rehab Nurse Techs.
- Assess/engage patients/families in care, document, and form individualized care plans for goal-specific clients.
- Educate patients about their diagnosis, medications, safety, and discharge instructions.
- Delegating tasks/Assigning duties to other staff members.
- Led unit to ensure tasks are completed during shifts, patient safety guidelines are followed
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Psychiatric Mental health Nurse practitioner (PMHNP)
Texas State University
Round Rock, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN-BSN) Cum Laude
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama05.2015
Associate degree - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, Alabama05.2012
Skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Customer service skills
- ADHD certification
Certification
- DEA
- APRN-CNP, 1075063, 2022-04-12, 2027-08-31
- Texas Registered Nurse License, 932120, 2017-10-06, 2027-08-31
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication for Addiction Training (APNA)
Timeline
PMHNP
LifeStance Health
10.2024 - Current
PMHNP
Fairweather Medical Group
02.2023 - 10.2024
RN Neuro/ Trauma/ Surgical PCU/ ICU Stepdown
Texas Harris Methodist Fort Worth
06.2019 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, BSN, RN
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, (Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse- CRRN)
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
10.2017 - 04.2019
Staff Registered Nurse, (Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse- CRRN)
HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN-BSN) Cum Laude
Jacksonville State University
Associate degree - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Master of Science - Nursing- Psychiatric Mental health Nurse practitioner (PMHNP)
Texas State University
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
- PMHNP-BC
Personal Information
Title: PMHNP