Melinda Peña
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
Corpus Christi,TX
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Newly board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 17 years of nursing experience, including more than 15 years in mental health nursing. Experienced in caring for patients with acute psychosis, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, and providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Committed to excelling as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered mental healthcare while promoting positive clinical outcomes and improving the overall well-being of each patient.
Work History
Charge Nurse
13 Years 11 Months- Admission assessments for incoming patients
- Provide medication education
- Delegate task to interdisciplinary team members
- Initiate patient treatment plans
- Manage patient conflicts
- Round with physician
Registered Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Cared for infants, children and adolescents from age 0 to 17
- Provided pain management and post-op care to patients
- Educated patients and family on post-op care
- Provided medication education to patients and family
- Collaborated care with interdisciplinary team
Charge Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Admission assessments for incoming patients
- Provide medication education
- Delegate task to interdisciplinary team members
- Initiate patient treatment plans
- Manage patient conflicts
- Round with physician
Registered Nurse
6 Months- Cared for infants, children and adolescents from age 0 to 17
- Provided pain management and post-op care to patients
- Educated patients and family on post-op care
- Provided medication education to patients and family
- Collaborated care with interdisciplinary team
Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Provided nursing services for ill children in their home
- Administered medications as ordered
- Assessed the medical needs of the patients
- Provided support and reassurance to patients
- Cared for patients who required trach care
Student Nurse
10 Months- Provided patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Observed and assessed patients’ condition and reported concerns to preceptor
- Collaborated with other members of interdisciplinary team to prove comprehensive patient care
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following infection control protocol
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associates Degree - Nursing
Skills
Microsoft Office
Bilingual- English/Spanish speaking
Patient Centered Care
Problem Solving Skills
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Basic Life Support
- ANCC-PMHNP certification
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
09.2012 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Cooks Children Hospital
10.2010 - 08.2012Read More
Registered Nurse
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
03.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Charge Nurse
Padre Behavioral Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2010Read More
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Services of America (PSA)
03.2009 - 04.2010Read More
Student Nurse
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
03.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Del Mar College
Associates Degree from Nursing
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University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Post University
Master of Science from Nursing-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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