JULIE CARR, PMHNP-BC
Henderson,NV
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience caring for the geriatric population across skilled nursing, assisted living, acute care, and outpatient psychiatric settings. Passionate about improving the mental health, quality of life, and dignity of older adults through compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care. Brings over 15 years of nursing experience, including 5 years working directly in long-term care and assisted living environments, where geriatric nursing became the foundation of clinical practice and professional passion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alliance Mental Health Specialists
Las Vegas, NV
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed psychiatric caseload of up to 25 patients/day
- Performed suicide risk assessment and implemented safety planning
- Delivered psychoeducational and brief therapeutic interventions
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine patient needs and treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications based on evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop integrated care strategies for patients.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment interventions accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Internship
Alliance Mental Health Specialists
Las Vegas, NV
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Completed 500 clinical hours in outpatient psychiatry
- Conducted supervised psychiatric assessments and treatment planning
- Conducted supervised medication management and CBT-based psychoeducational
Registered Nurse - Oncology/Trauma Step-down
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
01.2018 - Current
- Managed high-acuity patients including geriatric patients experiencing medical conditions or trauma-related injuries
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Ortho
Travel Contracts
United Kingdom
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided care across diverse acute care hospital settings
- Adapted quickly to high-demand environments
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Alvarado Hospital
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed acute medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Stabilized high-risk patients across diverse patient populations
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Alvarado Hospital
San Diego, CA
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided medical-surgical care for adult and geriatric patients with diverse conditions
- Monitored changes in patient status and implemented appropriate interventions
Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing
Villa Las Palmas
El Cajon, CA
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided care for 15-80 adult and geriatric patients in subacute, rehab, and long term care settings
- Interchanged between floor nurse and Charge Nurse duties including supervising CNAs and LVNs
- Managed chronic illnesses, behavioral concerns, and end-of-life care
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Assisted Living
Grossmont Gardens
La Mesa, CA
12.2007 - 08.2011
- Began nursing career caring for the geriatric population in assisted living settings
- Charge Nurse for 20-150 geriatric residents depending on assignment
- Supervised care staff and responded to emergencies and behavioral changes
- Focused on resident safety, medication administration, and quality of life
License Vocational Nurse - Family/Women's Clinic
Family Health Centers
San Diego, CA
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Worked as the charge nurse for a family and women's clinic attending to up to 60 patients per day
- Oversaw three providers per day as well as 11 ancillary staff
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grossmont Community College
La Mesa, CA01-2011
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Concorde Career Institute
San Diego, CA01-2007
Skills
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- DSM-5 Diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology
- Medication Management
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Patient Education
Certification
- Basic Life Support 03/2027
- Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health - American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry
- APRN, Nevada, 877350, 03/01/27
- RN, Nevada, RN96455, 03/01/27
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alliance Mental Health Specialists
10.2024 - 06.2025
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Internship
Alliance Mental Health Specialists
01.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse - Oncology/Trauma Step-down
University Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Ortho
Travel Contracts
08.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Alvarado Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Alvarado Hospital
04.2012 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing
Villa Las Palmas
08.2011 - 04.2012
License Vocational Nurse - Family/Women's Clinic
Family Health Centers
12.2008 - 12.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse- Assisted Living
Grossmont Gardens
12.2007 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grossmont Community College
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Concorde Career Institute