Lisa Michelle Abitz

Experienced Registered Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience, leveraging current MSN, PMHNP student status to transition into a new role. Graduating in May 2025. Strong background in leadership and a proven track record working with pediatrics, perinatal, mental health, and substance use/MAT populations. Committed to delivering high-quality care and making a positive impact on patients' lives.

• Registered Nurse (RN), Nevada, 854601, 06/22, 10/25
• Registered Nurse (RN), Texas, 772924, 05/09, 10/26
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners IBCLC Commission, L-152304, 01/19, 12/28

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
• Previous: Department of the Air Force Lactation Working Group, Defense Health Agency Lactation and Infant Feeding Workgroup, Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center: Maternal Child Multidisciplinary Team, Peterson Regional Hospital: Team Lead Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Task Force, Peterson Regional Hospital: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee, Cook Children’s Medical Center: Hospital-wide Vascular Access Committee member, Cook Children’s Medical Center: Ohio Collaborative-National CLABSI group member

• Completed over 600 hours of clinical rotations in outpatient mental health clinics, providing comprehensive, holistic psychiatric care for clients across the lifespan between the ages of 3yrs and 84yrs of age.
• Under preceptor supervision, participated in and conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations for new and established clients, including the creation of collaborative, holistic care plans, medication management, lab work evaluation, client and family education, and brief psychotherapy in clients with diverse and complex mental health diagnoses. Experience providing specialized care for diverse populations, including young pediatric, adolescents, LGBTQ+, geriatric, unhoused, and SUD/MAT.