Melissa Contreras
Uniondale,USA
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high-acuity, evidence-based care in diverse community and interdisciplinary settings throughout New York City. Expertise in complex psychopharmacology, crisis stabilization, and collaborative care coordination effectively addresses multifaceted patient needs. A solid foundation in critical care nursing enhances diagnostic precision, risk assessment, and seamless medical-psychiatric integration. Recognized for exceptional clinical productivity, adherence to regulatory standards, and leadership in advancing quality-driven behavioral health practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Bridge Inc
New York, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct high-volume outpatient psychiatric care across complex, high-acuity populations.
- Lead psychopharmacologic management using evidence-based practices; prescribe, monitor labs, and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions to ensure safety and well-being of individuals while performing risk assessments.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with hospitals, housing systems, criminal justice entities, and primary care to ensure continuity and recovery-oriented outcomes.
- Maintain regulatory-compliant EHR documentation.
- Participate in high-risk case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development.
- Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive psychiatric care to diverse urban populations.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Essen Medical Associates / Bronx Treatment Center
Bronx, NY
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adult and geriatric patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and provided crisis stabilization services.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated behavioral health care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
04.2018 - 12.2024
- Managed high-risk procedural patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and conscious sedation.
- Conducted comprehensive pre- and post-procedure assessments, identifying acute medical and psychiatric risk factors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care.
- Developed strong competencies in medication safety, rapid clinical decision-making, and emergency response.
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Care Unit (Level I Trauma Center)
Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Provided critical care to neurologically complex and stroke patients requiring ventilatory and invasive monitoring.
- Managed patients with comorbid psychiatric conditions, delirium, substance use, and acute behavioral dysregulation.
- Strengthened skills in differential assessment, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary coordination under high-acuity conditions.
Education
Masters of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Pace University
Pleasantville12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05-2015
Skills
- Clinical Operations & Quality
- Care Coordination & Systems
- Collaboration
- Technical Proficiency
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PMHNP-BC
LANGUAGES
Bilingual English and Spanish
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Bridge Inc
05.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Essen Medical Associates / Bronx Treatment Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
The Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Care Unit (Level I Trauma Center)
Northwell Health
10.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University
Masters of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Pace University