Julianne Khanina
Gurnee,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with hands-on experience at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, specializing in diagnostic evaluation, psychotropic medication management, and psychotherapy services within the Immediate Mental Health Access Clinic. A strong commitment to serving the Veteran population is demonstrated through the application of evidence-based practices, advanced clinical judgment, and strict adherence to VA standards of care. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated treatment plans that actively involve Veterans in a personalized, recovery-oriented approach. Committed to fostering mental health and well-being through compassionate care and innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, suicide prevention team, and domiciliary residential treatment.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to develop personalized treatment plans for veterans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications, ensuring adherence to best practice protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved patient engagement in their recovery process.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Nursing specialty in medical-surgical, intermediate care, cardiology, and neurology.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and create measurable care goals.
- Prioritize patient needs in collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accountability for patient care technicians in the care of assigned patients.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Inpatient psychiatric unit: medication management/psychotherapy.
- Consult liaison for inpatient medical units and emergency department.
- Outpatient clinic: medication management/psychotherapy.
- Outpatient psychotherapy rotation.
- Outpatient mental health walk-in clinic.
- Served active duty military, veteran, and dependent population.
Clinical Electronic Medical Records Nurse Specialist/Clinical Nurse Manager
Legacy Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Point Click Care EMR Specialist: Train nursing and physician staff on effective use of the EMR system and clinical documentation practices.
- Utilizing data and health informatics to produce compliance reports.
- Ensure compliance with EMR documentation standards among physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Reconcile medications and orders to ensure hospital directives are accurately executed.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Nursing specialty in medical-surgical, intermediate care, and pediatrics.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting proactive engagement in care processes.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Outpatient mental health/medication management.
- Inpatient psychiatric consult.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL01-2024
Master of Science - Nursing
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois12.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois12.2014
Associate of Arts - undefined
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, Illinois12.2011
Skills
- Diverse cultural competency
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Strong clinical judgement
- Nursing management
- Clinical documentation in Epic, CPRS, Cerner
- Proficient in Assyrian language
Practicum Experience
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, Illinois
January 2024 - August 2024
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Served active duty military, veteran, and dependent population
- Mental health walk-in clinic
- Inpatient psychiatry
- Outpatient psychiatry clinic
- Consult Liaison
- Domiciliary
- Psychotherapy
- Emergency department
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Lake Forest, Illinois
September 2024 - October 2024
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
- Outpatient psychiatry
- Inpatient psychiatric consult team
Licensure Certifications
- APRN: Illinois, Wisconsin
- Registered Nurse: Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
Professional Organizations Memberships Awards
- PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center: 2024
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners member
- Daisy Award recipient: 2024, 2025
- American Nurses Association: 2021-2024
- Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021
- Practice Operations Council - Lake Forest Hospital : 2021 - current
Timeline
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
01.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Electronic Medical Records Nurse Specialist/Clinical Nurse Manager
Legacy Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2021
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Columbia College Chicago
Associate of Arts - undefined
Oakton Community College
Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing
DePaul University