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Desired Job Title
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Lakewood , CA
Open to relocation: Yes
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Mark Awanyai Jr.
Lakewood ,CA
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Summary
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing independent, telehealth-based psychiatric care across adult populations. Experienced in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and trauma-informed treatment of mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance-related conditions.
Background includes urgent care psychiatry, inpatient behavioral health, and correctional nursing, with over 800 patient encounters during advanced clinical training. Skilled in rapid assessment, risk stratification, and evidence-based treatment planning in both structured and fast-paced environments.
Multi-state licensed (CA, AZ, MA) with a focus on delivering efficient, high-quality psychiatric care while contributing to clinical workflow and operational development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
EOS Nursing (Telehealth Practice)
12.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management via telehealth
- Diagnose and treat anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, and mood disorders
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Utilize standardized tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ) for diagnosis and monitoring
- Provide supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation
- Coordinate care with therapists, PCPs, and other providers
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Serene Urgent Care & Mind Clinic
Inglewood, California
12.2025 - Current
- Perform rapid psychiatric evaluations in urgent care setting
- Assess acute psychiatric presentations and initiate treatment plans
- Conduct safety and risk assessments (SI/HI, psychosis, agitation)
- Support development of clinical workflows and SOPs for psychiatric services
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Downey, CA
06.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Subcontractor
EOS Nursing
Lakewood, CA
09.2019 - 04.2024
Travel RN
DHS Correctional Treatment Center - Twin Towers
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN
SLO County Psychiatric Hospital
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
Travel RN
SLO County Juvenile Hall
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2022 - 06.2023
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
Santa Maria, CA
01.2022 - 06.2023
RN Quality Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente Home Health
Orange, CA
11.2020 - 01.2022
RN Case Manager/Home Health Nurse
Hollywood Home Health
North Hollywood, CA
10.2017 - 09.2019
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Regis College
Weston, MA05-2025
BS Nursing -
American University of Health Sciences
06-2016
BS Molecular and Cellular Biology -
University of Arizona
12-2011
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Telepsychiatry
- Crisis assessment
- Trauma-informed care
- Risk stratification
- Treatment planning
Certification
PMHNP-BC (ANCC)
Registered Nurse – AZ, CA, MA (Active)
BLS – American Heart Association
Registered Nurse – AZ, CA, MA (Active)
BLS – American Heart Association
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
EOS Nursing (Telehealth Practice)
12.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Serene Urgent Care & Mind Clinic
12.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
04.2024 - Current
Travel RN
DHS Correctional Treatment Center - Twin Towers
10.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
06.2023 - 04.2024
Travel RN
SLO County Psychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Travel RN
SLO County Juvenile Hall
10.2022 - 06.2023
Correctional Nurse
Wellpath
01.2022 - 06.2023
RN Quality Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente Home Health
11.2020 - 01.2022
Home Health Subcontractor
EOS Nursing
09.2019 - 04.2024
RN Case Manager/Home Health Nurse
Hollywood Home Health
10.2017 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health
Regis College
BS Nursing -
American University of Health Sciences
BS Molecular and Cellular Biology -
University of Arizona
References
- Angela P Shannon, MD DLFAPA, Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, Collaborative Medical Doctor, EOS Nursing, (404) 992-2337
- Aboo Nasar, MD, Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Officer, Serene Urgent Care and Mind Clinic, (858) 776-2214
- Dewan Syed Majid, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist, Collaborative Medical Doctor, Serene Urgent Care and Mind Clinic