Jennifer Burd
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Residency-trained Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric psychiatry. Experienced in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, brief psychotherapy, and longitudinal treatment of patients with mood, anxiety, trauma-related, psychotic, and substance use disorders. Practice grounded in evidence-based psychopharmacology, measurement-based care, suicide risk assessment, and trauma-informed treatment within collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Resident
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
01.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide medication management for depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and substance use disorders
- Utilize measurement-based tools to monitor symptom response and guide treatment adjustments
- Perform suicide risk assessments and develop collaborative safety plans
- Deliver psychoeducation and brief psychotherapy within outpatient and integrated care settings
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and primary care providers
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry / Medical Detox
Family Hospital Systems
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided acute psychiatric and detox nursing care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications including MAT protocols, ketamine infusions, and brexanolone
- Conducted CIWA/COWS withdrawal monitoring and suicide risk assessments
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment and discharge planning
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (PRN)
Rock Springs Psychiatric Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Delivered care across adult, adolescent, substance use, and service member behavioral health units
- Managed crisis situations and behavioral de-escalation
- Administered medications and monitored therapeutic response
Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology
Texas Oncology & Seton Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed complex medical patients receiving chemotherapy and infusion therapies
- Monitored labs and treatment-related complications
- Provided patient and family education on complex medication regimens
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas Tech University
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Austin Community College
Skills
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation (DSM-5-TR)
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
- Measurement-Based Care (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, AUDIT-C, CIWA, MoCA)
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Serious Mental Illness
- Substance Use Disorders & MAT
- Older Adult & Geriatric Psychiatry
- Integrated Behavioral Health
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
Certification
- APRN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Texas
- Registered Nurse, Texas
- PMHNP-BC, ANCC Board Certified
- Basic Life Support (AHA), current through 2027
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Battlefield Acupuncture
- Certificate in Pharmacogenomics
- Reproductive Women’s Health
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Quality improvement initiative focused on improving access and engagement in same-day mental health services.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Resident
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry / Medical Detox
Family Hospital Systems
01.2021 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (PRN)
Rock Springs Psychiatric Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Hematology/Oncology
Texas Oncology & Seton Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Texas Tech University
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Austin Community College
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Tyler