Micayla Amick
Grimes,Iowa
Summary
Newly graduated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner seeking full-time employment as a PMHNP. I have almost 8 years of experience in patient care as a dedicated registered nurse. I am currently working as an RN at the VA of Central Iowa Health Care System as a medical surgical nurse. As a PMHNP student I have completed over 500 clinical hours providing care to adult mental health patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Veterans Administration Central Iowa Health Care
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Advocates for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provides health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Develops strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Aureus Medical Group
Travel Nurse
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
Blank Children's Hospital
Des Moines, IA
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Blank Children's Hospital
Des Moines, IA
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided quality and compassionate care for premature and ill newborns.
- Advocated for patients and their families by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Provided support, comfort, and education to families, building solid and trusting relationships by fostering one-on-one communication
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement or processes and treatment
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Mercy Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care and ensure that patient's needs are met.
- Demonstrated ability in managing critical situations and making care based decisions.
- Precepted to new nursing graduates and nursing students.
- Utilized the nursing process, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate professional nursing care based on evidence based practice.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Medication management
- Patient health education
- Therapeutic communication
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Practicum Experiences
Broadlawns Outpatient Mental Health
Des Moines, IA
September 2024-April 2025
- Participated in management of psychopharmacology treatment.
- Provided psychoeducation.
- Independently made psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
Infinity Health
Leon, IA
July 2024-August 2024
- Worked collaboratively with a preceptor and gradually took on more responsibility assessing patients, diagnosing, and coming up with treatment plans.
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Iowa, 2017 to present
CPR, First Aid, ACLS, and BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Veterans Administration Central Iowa Health Care
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Aureus Medical Group
02.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
Blank Children's Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Blank Children's Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Mercy Medical Center
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
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