Marie Rachel Christian
Loxahatchee,FL
Summary
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) focused on Substance Abuse patients or Telepsychiatry offering experience including current position as PMHNP and prior clinical rotation backed by extensive RN background in acute psychiatric/mental health nursing; credentials include: Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Certification
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP, South County Crisis
Belle Glade, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Provide quality care of adults in 16-bed unit, with diagnoses spanning schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, and substance abuse Efficiently conduct assessments, develop plans of care, implement therapies, and facilitate appropriate interventions to optimize patient outcomes and level of care
RN, John F. Kennedy Medical Center
Atlantis, FL
01.2008 - Current
- Deliver exceptional services to mentally ill patients and their families Proficiently develop and implement optimal course of action based on patient-specific needs; spans crisis intervention, substance abuse and chronic and acute psychiatric distress and includes administering medications and managing overall well-being Expertly provide guidance and instructions to new graduate nurses in medical psychiatry unit; orient new nurses and precept student nurses, providing didactic and clinical instruction and tracking progress to ensure attainment of training outcome objectives
RN, All About Staffing
Sunrise, FL
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Successfully developed and executed strategy to address nursing and patient satisfaction issues; boosted patient care quality as well as recommended actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives Demonstrated high level of adaptability and flexibility in completing relief staff nurse assignments at various hospitals across St
- Lucie, Palm Beach and Broward counties and spanning diverse patient populations and diagnoses Effectively consulted with patients on diagnoses, disease management and treatment plans
RN
Parkway Medical Center
North Miami Beach, FL
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Specializing in Medical-Surgical Oncology, provided comprehensive direct patient care; spanned assessments, vitals, medications administration, monitoring, and documentation to collaborating with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and manage individualized plans of care and meet patient biopsychosocial needs Presented didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses and meet training outcome objectives Capitalized on opportunity to participate in educational and professional growth initiatives including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Walden University
2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
05.1996
Skills
- Decade of specializing in acute psychiatric care, with expertise in therapeutic care of patients with mental, behavioral, and poly-substance disorders
- Solid understanding of psychiatric and mental health nursing, with background in wide range of diagnoses including Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Personality Disorders
- Advanced clinical, assessment, diagnostic, and critical thinking skills supported by solid knowledge of medical legal, ethical and patient confidentiality guidelines crucial to delivering quality patient care
- Proficient in medical histories, examinations, evaluations, care planning/implementation, monitoring, therapeutic interventions, medications management, and charting/clinical documentation; able to efficiently respond to and manage emergency and crisis situations Hands-on leader and team player who excels in orienting, training and leading nursing teams as well as partnering with interdisciplinary medical/healthcare professionals to achieve goals; equally effective in independent, leadership and collaborative roles
- Dynamic communication, consultation, teaching, and relationship management skills
- Excel in strategically prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and managing patient care/ caseload to maximize productivity, efficiency and use of time and resources while maintaining high standards care
Affiliations
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, August 2016-present
Member, American Nurses Association, January 2017-present
Member, FL Nurses Association, January 2002-present
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International; Honor Society (Nursing), May 1996-present
Marie Rachel Christian, MSN, PMHNP
Additional Information
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, License #APRN11004447 Exp : 04/2023
- Registered Nurse- Florida, License #3242532; Exp: 04/2023
- ANCC: ID 2019049459 Exp : 09/19/2024
- DEA Registration #MC5538965
- Buprenorphine waiver: # XC5538965
- BLS Certified; Exp 03/24
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PMHNP, South County Crisis
01.2019 - Current
RN, John F. Kennedy Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
RN, All About Staffing
01.2005 - 01.2012
RN
Parkway Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.2005
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
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