Inna Lopatuyk
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in acute and chronic psychiatric care. Proven ability to deliver patient-centered treatment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create effective care plans. Skilled in crisis intervention and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
07.2021 - Current
- Provided psychiatric nursing care to 16 high-acuity adult inpatients each shift.
- Reduced restraint incidents to fewer than 10 since 2021 through effective crisis intervention techniques.
- Adapted care for diverse patient populations while floating to Child & Adolescent and Geriatric Psychiatric Units.
- Coordinated with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists on over 15 individualized treatment plans weekly.
- Served as Charge Nurse during most shifts to oversee team operations.
Cimarron Clinic- (PMHNP Clinicals)
UNMH, 182 hours
Albuquerque, NM
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Created customized treatment plans for pediatric patients, spanning ages 5-18.
- Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques (CBT, play therapy) tailored to cognitive and emotional maturity.
- Facilitated family education on pediatric mental health complexities.
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans.
- Provided patients with insights into their diagnosis and potential treatment paths.
Outpatient Senior Clinic- (PMHNP Clinicals)
UNMH, 185 hours
Albuquerque, NM
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and neurocognitive disorders
- Tailored psychotropic medication plans to account for comorbid conditions and organ health.
- Delivered supportive counseling and therapeutic interventions to older adults.
- Educated patients and caregivers on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and medication adherence
Psychotherapy (PMHNP Clinicals)
Santa Fe County Jail, 114 hours
Santa Fe, NM
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted individual and group psychotherapy for incarcerated individuals, addressing substance use disorders, trauma, and severe mental illness.
- Participated in the Matrix Program for substance use treatment, contributing to patient recruitment, therapy sessions, and program graduation success.
- Collaborated with correctional staff to ensure ethical and effective continuity of care.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Taught courses in stress reduction and other mental health topics.
Inpatient Geriatric Unit - (PMHNP Clinicals)
UNMH, 100 hours
Albuquerque, NM
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed comprehensive mental health assessments and developed personalized treatment plans for geriatric patients with complex psychiatric and medical needs.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to optimize medication management and therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on coping strategies, psychiatric conditions, and medication protocols.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Psychiatry
UNM College of Nursing
Albuquerque, NM
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Directed over 10 nursing students in psychiatric assessments, clinical decisions, and patient care.
- Conducted weekly lectures on psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication.
- Aligned students with psychiatric patients to meet learning objectives and clinical competencies.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Medical-Surgical
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered clinical training to 12 nursing students, emphasizing medication safety, assessment accuracy, and critical reasoning.
- Conducted simulation-based training sessions to strengthen critical thinking skills.
- Closed learning gaps by crafting IEPs and employing diverse teaching aids.
- Employed tailored instruction methods to guide students in patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health education.
- Created clinical curriculum tailored for nursing students, ensuring alignment with healthcare standards.
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), General Surgery & Kidney Transplant
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed post-surgical patients by closely observing fluid dynamics and potential complications.
- Handled 4-6 patient caseload per shift with responsibilities including IV medication administration and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Guided patients and families on maintaining medication regimens following transplants.
- Performed comprehensive initial and periodic assessments to monitor patient progress.
- Executed comprehensive care plans, assessing patient responses to clinical treatments with steps toward discharge.
- Administered medical treatments such as blood transfusions, injections, catheterizations, and enemas.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse – COVID-19 Response Team
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered advanced respiratory care and medication protocols for two critically ill COVID-19 cases per shift.
- Administered up to 75L of O₂ (60L AirVo + 15L non-rebreather) to optimize patient oxygenation
- Adjusted oxygen delivery, steroids, and anticoagulation therapy according to protocol.
- Teamed with ICU staff to support proning therapy, ventilator management and advanced respiratory interventions.
- Delivered education on managing COVID-19 symptoms.
Brookline College MSN Nursing Education Clinicals
UNMH, 90 hours
Albuquerque, NM
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised nursing students in Progressive Care and ICU settings
- Provided education to patients, nurses, and family members on medications, procedures, and conditions, enhancing patient outcomes, adherence, and clinical decision-making
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI12.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aspen University
Denver, CO09.2017
Skills
- Psychopharmacology
- Medication Management
- Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation
- Treatment Planning
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Group Psychotherapy
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records
- Therapeutic communication
- Suicide prevention
- Restraint reduction
- Psychiatric assessment
- Violence risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), #2025020851, 4/27/2030
- BLS Provider, 08/01/25
- RN License #58959, 09/30/25
- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior), 5/2027
Accomplishments
- Member of the International Honor Society Delta Epsilon Tau Society
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Member of National Honor Society Alpha Beta Kappa
Professional Affiliations and Leadership
- Member of a National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE) – District 1199NM, AFSCME
- Member of the American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Member of the New Mexico Nurses Association
- Member of the New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Council
- Member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Advocated for Safe Staffing in Nursing by traveling to Santa Fe to meet with state lawmakers, discussing policies to improve patient care and working conditions.
- Engaged in Legislative Meetings to support healthcare policy initiatives, representing the interests of nurses and healthcare professionals.
Languages
English, Ukrainian, Russian
Timeline
Cimarron Clinic- (PMHNP Clinicals)
UNMH, 182 hours
09.2024 - 11.2024
Outpatient Senior Clinic- (PMHNP Clinicals)
UNMH, 185 hours
05.2024 - 07.2024
Psychotherapy (PMHNP Clinicals)
Santa Fe County Jail, 114 hours
01.2024 - 04.2024
Inpatient Geriatric Unit - (PMHNP Clinicals)
UNMH, 100 hours
11.2023 - 12.2023
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Psychiatry
UNM College of Nursing
03.2023 - 07.2023
Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Medical-Surgical
Carrington College
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
University of New Mexico Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Brookline College MSN Nursing Education Clinicals
UNMH, 90 hours
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), General Surgery & Kidney Transplant
University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse – COVID-19 Response Team
University of New Mexico Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Brookline College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aspen University