Harriet Affum
Plainfield,US
Summary
A driven PMHNP student at Chamberlain University seeking clinical placements in Chicago Illinois and surrounding suburbs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
05.2017
- Conduct geriatric psychiatric assessments.
- Assist with group therapy.
PMHNP Student
Rush Enterprises
10.2016 - Current
- Completed 200+ hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.
- Interviewed patients in both outpatient and crisis stabilization units.
- Made diagnoses and recommended appropriate medications under preceptor's supervision.
- Referred patients to other clinic and community resources based on needs.
- Led sleep hygiene group.
PMHNP Student
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Psychosomatic Medicine
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Completed 50 hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.
- Conducted psychiatric interviews with patients at medical center upon referral from primary medical team.
- Made treatment recommendations to primary medical team under supervision of preceptor.
Intern
Regional Intervention Program
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Completed 45 hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.
- Counseled parents in behavior modification techniques for children.
- Implemented strategies with children in a classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2018
High School Diploma -
Kenwood Academy High School
Chicago, United States06.2012
Skills
- 6 years experience as a med-psych, medical-surgical, medical stabilization and psych RN
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical interviewing skills
- Solution-focused psychotherapy
- Working in interdisciplinary teams
- Time management
- Medication management
Clinical sites needed
- 625 Total hours needed
- Differential Diagnosis in Psych-Mental Health Across Lifespan Practicum
~ Outpatient clinic with medication management
~March 2025-April 2025 125hours needed
- Diagnosis & Mgmt. in Psych-Mental Health Across Lifespan I Practicum
~May2025-June2025 125 hours needed
~inpatient, outpatient, psychotherapy, or specialty
- Diagnosis & Mgmt. in Psych-Mental Health II Practicum
~July2025-August 2025 125 hours needed
~~inpatient, outpatient, psychotherapy, or specialty
- Diag & Mgmt. in Psych-Mental Health III Practicum
~September 2025-October 2025 125hours needed
~inpatient, outpatient, psychotherapy, or specialty
- Capstone Practicum and Intensive
~November 2025-December 2025 125hours needed
~inpatient, outpatient, psychotherapy, or specialty
Acceptable Preceptors?
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
- Psychiatric Physician Assistant, or
- Psychiatrist (MD or DO)
- Licensed Psychologist (PhD or a PsyD),
- A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW),
- A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- licensed psychotherapist.
- The preceptor must have at least 1 year of experience
- Telehealth is approved for up to 375 hours
Timeline
05.2017
PMHNP Student
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Psychosomatic Medicine
03.2017 - 04.2017
Intern
Regional Intervention Program
01.2017 - 04.2017
PMHNP Student
Rush Enterprises
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
High School Diploma -
Kenwood Academy High School
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