Lindsay Tapia
Seminole
Summary
New Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in providing mental health services to diverse communities throughout the practicum experience. Skilled in psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Possess experience in various healthcare settings including emergency rooms, outpatient mental health clinics, and telehealth visits. Exceptional communication skills and a deep commitment to providing high-quality patient care with empathy and compassion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
- Charge nurse working in the Emergency Room providing a high level of care to unstable patients and providing life saving measures
- Extensive experience with mental health crisis patients within the veteran population
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Take the role of a staff nurse assuming all responsibilities and providing post-operative care to orthopedic patients
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center/Vidant Medical Center/Baycare
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Travel nurse to different hospitals and states, following the staffing nursing responsibilities and protocols for taking care of patients within the hospital system
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Provided care to patients in a cardiac setting, following the responsibilities as a staff nurse
Assistant Director of Nursing
Cypress Palms-Assistant Living
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Responsible for the residents of the ALF, the nursing staff, and performed new intakes and assessments for admissions, assisted the facility with new ideas for success
Registered Nurse
East Bay Nursing Center
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided care to 30 residents of a skilled nursing facility with dressing changes, passing medications, and notifying emergency services as needed
Patient Care Technician & Registered Nurse
Northside Heart Institute
01.2008 - 10.2011
- Caring for patients that were assigned, fulfilled the duties and responsibilities required as a staff nurse.
- Cared for patients and assisted the nursing staff with ADLs and fulfilled duties as a patient care technician
Education
Masters - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, Illinois10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, Illinois05.2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
St. Petersburg College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, Florida05.2009
Associates - Arts
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, Florida05.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Osceola High School
Seminole, Florida05.2005
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Assessments
- Monitoring
- History and physicals
- Psychiatric treatment
- Diagnosis
- Continued follow-up
- Outpatient psychiatric settings
- Pediatric population
- Adult population
- Geriatric population
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Regulatory compliance
Professional Memberships
Neuroscience Education Institute
Florida Nurses Association
Practicum Experiences
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, A.K. Vijapura MD PA & Associates
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, Omni Elite LLC
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, Family Life Counseling Center & A New Hope for Psychiatric Services
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center/Vidant Medical Center/Baycare
12.2013 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2013
Assistant Director of Nursing
Cypress Palms-Assistant Living
08.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
East Bay Nursing Center
10.2011 - 08.2012
Patient Care Technician & Registered Nurse
Northside Heart Institute
01.2008 - 10.2011
Associates Degree - Nursing
St. Petersburg College of Nursing
Associates - Arts
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma - undefined
Osceola High School
Masters - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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