Kereishah Charles
Armor Health
Kempner,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Board-Certified PMHNP leveraging 13 years of multi-setting nursing expertise (ER, ICU, Corrections, Behavioral health) with a strong foundation in psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care.
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2 Months- Perform in-depth assessments of mental health to inform treatment planning and support patient care.
- Formulate personalized treatment plans in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage psychotropic medication administration and monitor patient reactions to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Develop and deliver educational materials to inform patients and families about mental health conditions and effective treatment strategies.
- Conduct patient screenings and clinical assessments for Spravato (esketamine) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapies, providing ongoing monitoring and treatment support.
Emergency Room RN
- Administer, monitor, and oversee emergency medications, including sedatives and psychotropics, to enhance patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to initiate psychiatric holds, coordinate mental health referrals, and ensure safe patient disposition.
Charge Nurse, Correctional Nursing
- Provide care for high-risk inmate population, managing psychiatric emergencies and implementing suicide precautions while overseeing medication administration.
- Conduct mental health assessments and triage to ensure timely interventions for acute medical and psychiatric conditions.
Behavioral Health Charge Nurse
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to treatment plans and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities and communicated effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs, improving treatment outcomes.
ICU & ER Registered Nurse
- Managed critically ill patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions, enhancing acute care through integrated mental health assessments.
- Demonstrated advanced crisis management and rapid assessment, fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity environments.
PMHNP Student (Preceptorship)
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments across lifespan (children to geriatric), diagnosing acute and chronic mental health disorders, enhancing diagnostic efficiency and reducing intake time through structured evaluations.
- Performed risk assessments for suicide and crisis situations, initiating appropriate interventions and ensuring patient safety in high-risk cases.
- Collaborated with supervising psychiatrists to develop and manage individualized treatment plans for 10–15 patients per day, including medication initiation and adjustment.
- Implemented evidence-based psychopharmacologic interventions and monitored therapeutic responses to enhance symptom stabilization and treatment adherence.
- 320 Hours | 160 Patient Encounters
PMHNP Student, Psychotherapy - (Preceptorship)
- Delivered individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions utilizing CBT, supportive therapy, and psychodynamic techniques, resulting in improved coping skills and emotional regulation among patients.
- Established therapeutic alliances with diverse patient populations, enhancing engagement and participation in treatment.
- Applied multiple psychotherapy modalities to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders, contributing to measurable improvement in patient-reported outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and align treatment goals, fostering comprehensive patient support.
- 160 Hours | 80 Patient Encounters
PMHNP Student (Preceptorship)
- Performed diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning for patients with complex psychiatric and substance-use disorders across the lifespan.
- Managed medication regimens under supervision, evaluating effectiveness and side effects to enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care with mental health providers and community resources, ensuring continuity of care and minimizing relapse rates.
- Conducted follow-up evaluations to assess treatment response and adjust care plans, contributing to improved patient stability.
- 160 Hours | 80 Patient Encounters
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Skills
Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis (DSM-5)
Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Risk Assessment
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Treatment Planning & Care Coordination
Medication reconciliation
Psychotherapy (CBT
Supportive
Psychodynamic
Group/Family)
Psychotherapy techniques
Trauma-Informed Care
Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan
Therapeutic modalities
Certification
PMHNP-BC (ANCC) – 2026, Texas APRN License, DEA License, Registered Nurse License – Texas (Compact), BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Full Professional
Work History
01-2023
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Keiser University
Associate Degree in Nursing
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Keiser University
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PMHNP Student (Preceptorship)
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PMHNP Student, Psychotherapy - (Preceptorship)
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PMHNP Student (Preceptorship)
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ICU & ER Registered Nurse
Multiple Facilities
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Charge Nurse, Correctional Nursing
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Emergency Room RN
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Behavioral Health Charge Nurse
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Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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