Jeremy Ducastel
Howell,USA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional committed to community service, rooted in experience with the Air Force. After earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Michigan State University, transitioned to a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role, focusing on innovative solutions for complex patient challenges. Passionate about providing comprehensive support and ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care throughout their treatment journey. Open to relocation opportunities, offering extensive experience and a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Walden University
Michigan
03.2026 - Current
- Adjunct Professor, providing graduate-level instruction in psychiatric nursing and advanced clinical practice. Experienced in mentoring PMHNP students, facilitating evidence-based learning, and integrating psychopharmacology, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic modalities into clinical education. Committed to preparing future psychiatric providers through collaborative teaching, academic leadership, and real-world clinical expertise.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
CreekSide Counseling Services
Grand Blanc, MI
02.2026 - 03.2026
- I worked at this outpatient clinic providing optimal care to all my patients through holistic treatment plans with therapy, medication management, and working with improving other life factors. I worked and made referrals to co workers, therapists, along with communicating with the supervising provider for complicated cases.
- I treated mostly adults from 18-64 with a few mild cases with adolescents, but ultimately left the company due being pressured or otherwise told I would be obligated to take a greater caseload of adolescents as well as children without supervision and further training. The company pursued a provider whom felt more comfortable taking a bulky patient load of children without said supervision.
RN Psychiatric Nurse
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2025 - 03.2026
- I worked on an 8 unit campus helping to take care of patients from early adolescence up to the age of 64 y/o. As a travel nurse I float from unit to unit, sometimes in the same day, allowing me to experience a wide range of mental illness in most age ranges.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care strategies.
- Collaborates closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient stabilization, safety, and recovery. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in mental health care.
- I participated in codes helping with restraining and secluding patients and working as a team leader taking charge of the situation
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
PMHNP-BC
LifeStance Health
Lansing, MI
06.2025 - 12.2025
- I performed extensive comprehensive evaluations and created holistic treatment plans based on my findings while collaborating with my supervision. This means ordering labs for complicated medical issues to starting from scratch and helping patients build a plan they agree with and ensuring they establish healthy routines in their day to day life.
- performed medication management and psychotherapy (usually CBT or DBT skills) to ensure patients get the top tier care they deserve.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Psychiatric Nurse
Cedar Creek Hospital
Saint Johns, MI
10.2024 - 04.2025
- I was a contracted psychiatric nurse working in this facility with high acuity patients from early adolescence to early geriatrics.
- I’ve managed up to 12 pts on my own and 30 with another RN completing long medications passes, assessments, delegating responsibilities to techs, updating care plans, contacting providers when necessary, and thinking on the spot in creative ways for challenging situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients in crisis situations.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies to enhance therapeutic outcomes and ensure safety.
- Educated families on mental health conditions and treatment options, fostering understanding and support networks.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting professional development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the unit.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment through consistent enforcement of unit rules and boundaries.
RN
Centered Care Home Health
Lansing, MI
01.2019 - 10.2024
- lots of hands-on work at the bedside. Such as cleaning and working with Foley caths., doing straight caths, ostomy care, ROM and PT, trach care, full physical assessments, and education with the patient and family.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- We also frequently worked with PEG tubes, trach care, and vents!
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures to enhance understanding.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Psychiatric RN
Sparrow Health System
Lansing, MI
02.2020 - 09.2024
- I performed extensive psychiatric assessments and managed patients mental health during a crisis in their life. I acted as the charge nurse when possible overseeing the 25 bed unit along with a higher locked down acuity patients.
- Delegation of appropriate tasks to psych. techs within their scope of practice
- Techs often throughout every shift and assessing their specific skills for unique situations.
- Administered and monitored the adverse effects of medication. Communicate with the providers as needed for adjustments and interventions as needed.
- Constantly redirect patients from a variety of uncontrolled emotions and problems. Educating patients constantly about their condition and their care plan. It was critical to help solidify coping skills and try to come up with creative solutions with patients to help them with their individual issues.
- Assessing labs and informing providers of abnormal values. Performed COVID swabs and performed fundamental nursing tasks like basic wound care. Helping patients prepare for electroconvulsive therapy.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding and compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Psychiatric RN
COMMUNITY OF MENTAL HEALTH
Lansing, MI
01.2019 - 12.2020
- My duties included performing physical assessments to start the shift, routine check-ins multiple times, and evaluating their well-being through their detox phase of sobriety. After they are deemed stable through their detox, we made plans to set them up at a residential facility to further their care.
- often at night it was only me on the unit. This required me to manage the patients on the unit while handling admissions and coordinating with other units in the facility if needed such as the crisis intervention unit next door.
- Auditing for medication errors
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and treatment efficacy.
- Conducted risk assessments and crisis interventions, ensuring timely response to acute psychiatric situations.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
L.P.N, OPTIMAL MEDICAL STAFFING
Lansing, MI
01.2018 - 12.2019
- As an LPN, I was supervising about three to four CNA's at a time as well as monitoring the conditions of nine patients.
- I cared for patients in a foster home with a consistent level of attention required.
- Part of my job consisted of making sure all medications were given in a timely manner along with calling and refilling medications
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing communication between care teams and families.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall patient safety standards.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Behavioral Health Technician
H.H.A, OPTIMAL MEDICAL STAFFING
Lansing, MI
01.2016 - 12.2018
- I provided compassionate, in-home care to patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and those living with chronic illnesses.
- Responsibilities included assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, personal hygiene, medication reminders, and monitoring patients’ conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support rehabilitation goals and ensure patient safety, comfort, and dignity in a home setting.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatments accurately for clinical review.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
Behavioral Aide
CBI rehabilitation
Lansing, MI
03.2015 - 08.2016
- This group home specifically focused on patients with traumatic brain injuries.
- My job responsibilities consisted of helping clients with activities of daily living (ADL's) such as making food for them, distributing medications, assisting with showers etc... I drove them to medical appointments and helped with emotional aspects of life (such as anger outbursts or depressive episodes).
- A major part of the job was to help them build their self-esteem and help them rejoin society once more. We helped patients with minor things like brushing their teeth and then clients that needed help with every aspect of life.
- Monitored client progress, documenting observations and reporting significant changes to the clinical team.
- Enhanced patient stays by creating and maintaining visual calendar of social, recreational and education activities.
Ground Mechanic
The United States Air Force
Tokyo
06.2011 - 12.2014
- I was a mechanic under the title of Aerospace ground equipment.
- I was responsible for managing the airfield for equipment like generators, heaters, air conditioners, and any possible maintenance support that the aircraft might need. The importance of my job was to repair the equipment that the aircraft used so it could be prepared to fly at a moment’s notice.
- Thinking fast in a stressful situation and being a people person. Being a people person helped me by being able to communicate with my coworkers and understanding each problem that needed to be troubleshot for each deficiency in the damaged equipment. Being a fast-reliable worker under stress helped because multiple problems could arise quickly, and it helped to solve them as soon as possible
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on flight equipment and vehicles.
- Diagnosed and repaired aircraft systems to maintain operational readiness.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in repair workflows.
Education
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Doctoral degree) - Nurse Practitioner
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2025
Nursing- PMHNP (Master's degree) - Nurse Practitioner
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-2024
Nursing (Bachelor) - Nursing
The University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI08-2020
Nursing (Associates) - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI12-2018
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School
Laingsburg, MI06-2011
Skills
- Diverse healthcare experience across hospital and outpatient facilities
- Adaptability to fast-paced environments
- Strong patient communication
- Extensive knowledge related psychopharmacology and psychotherapy
- Interprofessional collaboration in clinical settings
- Strong attention to detail
- EMR/EHR: Epic and AdvancedMD
- Treatment strategy development
- Remote therapy services
- Compliance auditing
Certification
- DEA License June 2025 to June 2028 For the state of MI for the following scheduled medication: 2, 2N 3, 3N 4 5
- CPR/BLS Certification April 2025 to June 2027 Certified by the American Heart Association
- RN License February 2019 to February 2026 License number: 4704350088
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Walden University
03.2026 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
CreekSide Counseling Services
02.2026 - 03.2026
RN Psychiatric Nurse
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
09.2025 - 03.2026
PMHNP-BC
LifeStance Health
06.2025 - 12.2025
Psychiatric Nurse
Cedar Creek Hospital
10.2024 - 04.2025
Psychiatric RN
Sparrow Health System
02.2020 - 09.2024
RN
Centered Care Home Health
01.2019 - 10.2024
Psychiatric RN
COMMUNITY OF MENTAL HEALTH
01.2019 - 12.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
L.P.N, OPTIMAL MEDICAL STAFFING
01.2018 - 12.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
H.H.A, OPTIMAL MEDICAL STAFFING
01.2016 - 12.2018
Behavioral Aide
CBI rehabilitation
03.2015 - 08.2016
Ground Mechanic
The United States Air Force
06.2011 - 12.2014
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Doctoral degree) - Nurse Practitioner
Michigan State University
Nursing- PMHNP (Master's degree) - Nurse Practitioner
Michigan State University
Nursing (Bachelor) - Nursing
The University of Michigan-Flint
Nursing (Associates) - Nursing
Lansing Community College
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer