Marvia McDonald-Dias

• Provide evaluation and medication management to patient with mental illness.
• Initiated compassionate, proficient therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of stressors.
• Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat adult patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
• Coordinate with treatment team including medical NP, LSWC and collaborating physician to effectively formulate diagnosis, and provide appropriate treatment recommendations for patients.

• Provide patient assessment, diagnoses, medication management across lifespan.
• Treat patients with mental illness in outpatient clinic setting.
• Provide medication management in outpatient clinical setting.
• Work closely with other members of patient's treatment team, to coordinate care as needed.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.

• Perform acute psychiatric nursing care to patient in ED, dual diagnosis inpatient unit & medical intermediate care unit.
• Administered medication and treatment, record vital signs and notify providers of deviations.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and assessing psychiatric/medical conditions.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis , treatment plan, and lifestyle options.
• Maintained safety and provide supportive care.

Clinical Practicum was completed at various practices. Completed a total of 550 clinical hours with the guidance of board-certified PMHNP and psychiatrist in a number of different settings. Evaluated, diagnosed, prescribed medications, and collaborated with other specialties, and provide consultation. Focused on the Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric population as a Student Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

• VA. Hospital, Newington, Ct. January - May 2021

Veteran outpatient mental health clinic - Adult/geriatric

Medication management; Conducts group therapy

• Dr. Pamela Kurth, LLC, West Hartford, Ct., January 2022 - May 2022

Children adolescents outpatient psychiatry

Medication management.

• Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury Ct.

September 2021 - December 2021

Inpatient psychiatric mental health - Adult