JOSEPHINE Vuchansu, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Anna,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Over 5 years of work experience as a psychiatric/Mental Health RN and about 16 years of work experience as an RN in various specialties and capacities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DNP, APRN PMHNP-BC
Grace Health Services
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administer psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based modalities to diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
- Use psychotherapy, namely; cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy in the treatment of simple mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
APRN-PMHNP
Headway Workforce
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Administer psychiatric evaluations using evidence-based modalities to diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
- Use psychotherapy, namely; cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy in the treatment of simple mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient interactions.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options, and mental health resources.
- Stay current with best practices in psychiatric treatment.
- Services are offered remotely, where patients can access my services from the comfort of their homes.
APRN-PMHNP
Care South Medical and Dental
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Performs thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients presenting with a variety of mental health conditions.
- Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide patient education regarding medication regimens, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other treatment team members to ensure coordinated and integrated care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and medication management records.
- Completes 6 to 10 patients' initial and follow-up visits daily.
- Orders labs, other clinically appropriate testing, and referral of the patient to a higher level of care when appropriate.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Our Lady of the Lake Tau Center
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety symptoms.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Charge Nurse RN Cardiac-Telemetry
SNAP Nurse
01.2022 - 06.2022
PMHNP Student, Clinical Practicum
Care South Medical and Dental
05.2021 - 08.2021
- My clinical practicum was done under the close supervision of faculty and a PMHNP-BC in an outpatient psychiatric facility and the patient population comprised of patients across the lifespan.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Perform both initial psychiatric evaluation and routine follow-up treatments of children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
- Performed full psychiatric evaluation by interviewing patients and obtaining collateral information from the family and forming diagnosis.
- Assessed and treated 10-15 patients per day collaboratively with my supervising PMHNP-BC.
- Apply evidenced-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy in the management of psychiatric disorders under the supervision of the preceptor.
- Review the patient’s medical history, ordered laboratory tests, interpret the results, and observe patient behavior for accurate diagnosis of illness.
- Monitor and order labs and other diagnostic exams to make adjustments in treatment.
- Provide follow up visits for patients and monitor side effects of medications and making adjustments where necessary.
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team (physicians, PMHNPs, PAs, social workers, psychologist, etc.) to coordinate care.
- Educate the patient about their disease condition and the treatment plan.
- Document accurately in EMR.
- Demonstrate good judgment by providing referrals to higher level of care such as psychiatry inpatient.
- Implement counseling, meditation, guided imagery as alternative treatments for patients especially those suffering from anxiety.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
PMHNP Student, Primary Care Clinical Practicum
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Family Medicine
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Clinical practicum was done in person under the close supervision of Dr/ Dr Mrs Gboloo as well as faculty as general oversea.
- A total of 256 hours was done.
- The patient population included patient across the lifespan from infancy to geriatric.
- Performed head to toe physical assessment, prescribed evidenced based medication.
- Ordering appropriate lab test and other diagnostic exams to diagnose disease conditions, monitor patient progress and making the necessary adjustments where necessary.
- Developed treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishing treatment plans that are individualized.
- Maintaining updated and accurate medical records of the patients by entering information about the diagnosis, patient progress as well as treatment, and services in EMR.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychologists, social workers, registered nurses or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Maintaining updated and accurate medical records of the patients by entering information about the diagnosis, patient progress as well as treatment, and services.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychologists, social workers, registered nurses or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Other RN Experience
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centre
09.2015 - 09.2018
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric/Mental Health
University of Massachusetts Global
16355 Laguna Canyon Rd #1, Irvine CA 9261812.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Buea
South West Region, Cameroon07.2007
High School Diploma -
St. Paul's High School
Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon06.2003
Skills
- Leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Certification
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing APRN: # 229773 Expires 01/31/2024
- Texas State Board of Nursing APRN: # 1119108 Expires 3/31/2025
- Virginia State Board of Nursing APRN # 0024187161 Expires 3/31/2025
- ANCC Board Certified #2022059713 Expires 01/30/2028
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) Certification
- Registered Nurse RN149601 Expires 01/31/2027
- Basic Life Support Certified Expires 02/2026
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other,other,other
Timeline
DNP, APRN PMHNP-BC
Grace Health Services
04.2025 - Current
APRN-PMHNP
Headway Workforce
06.2024 - Current
APRN-PMHNP
Care South Medical and Dental
04.2023 - 06.2024
Charge Nurse RN Cardiac-Telemetry
SNAP Nurse
01.2022 - 06.2022
PMHNP Student, Clinical Practicum
Care South Medical and Dental
05.2021 - 08.2021
PMHNP Student, Primary Care Clinical Practicum
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Family Medicine
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Our Lady of the Lake Tau Center
09.2018 - 03.2023
Other RN Experience
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centre
09.2015 - 09.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric/Mental Health
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Buea
High School Diploma -
St. Paul's High School