JOSTINA GICHANA
Lambertville
Summary
Compassionate PMHNP-BC in New Jersey skilled in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes while utilizing electronic health records for accurate documentation. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous education in mental health care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Reprieve Recovery Center
Union
05.2026 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address mental health needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and support services.
- Prescribe medications and monitor patients for effectiveness and side effects.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Utilize electronic health record systems to document patient interactions and treatment progress.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations for patients in outpatient clinics.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
Registered Nurse
Bluecrest Detox
Flemington
07.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
Staff RN - Psychiatric Unit
Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit
07.2023 - Current
- Assessing, supporting, and treating patients with mental health disorders and Addiction.
- Implementing behavioral management care plans.
- Working together with the treatment team to develop and implement plans for patients and their aftercare.
- Administer daily medication and monitoring for side effects.
- Delivered compassionate care that was tailored to meet the emotional needs of each patient.
- Established effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
RN - (Contract)
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
West Trenton
05.2014 - 07.2025
- Delivered direct nursing care to patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including dual diagnoses.
- Monitored patient behaviors, administered prescribed medications, and evaluated treatment responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care and behavioral management plans.
- Provided patient and family education on mental health conditions, medication adherence, and discharge planning.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Registered Nurse
Carrier Clinic
Belle Mead
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Assessing patient needs through data collection, implementing and continuously evaluating plan of care
- Providing direct care to patients including facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress as well as educating patients and their family regarding their condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
Education
Masters - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN, US07-2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, Illinois08-2018
Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Honesty and Integrity
- Multitasking Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Motivated Attitude
- Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork Skills
Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- DEA
- CDS
- PMHNP- BC
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Reprieve Recovery Center
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bluecrest Detox
07.2025 - Current
Staff RN - Psychiatric Unit
Summit Oaks Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carrier Clinic
04.2019 - 10.2023
RN - (Contract)
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2025
Masters - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Chamberlain University