Michael Reynolds - PMHNP, BC
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Warm Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) experienced in providing psychiatric care to an average of 100 mentally challenged patients. Skilled in conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, implementing evidence-based treatments, and fostering collaborative care. Proficient in performing thorough assessments, collecting and analyzing patient data, prescribing medications, active monitoring, and devising and delivering patient-centered psychotherapeutic interventions. Committed to patient education and establishing therapeutic alliances. Proficient in providing telemedicine services and maintaining accurate documentation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Desert Oasis Healthcare
2023.09 - Current
- Perform psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological interventions
- Implement evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients
- Demonstrate cultural competence and maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation
- Provide crisis intervention and deliver telemedicine services.
- Proficient with electronic health records and medication management.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing a warm therapeutic environment that fostered open communication and trust.
- Managed patient caseloads efficiently, prioritizing time-sensitive needs and ensuring consistent quality of care.
- Maintained high professional standards by adhering to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and organizational policies in all aspects of psychiatric nursing practice.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through providing effective psychotherapy and medication management for patients with mental health disorders.
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
2015.03 - 2023.09
- Delivered nursing care in acute care setting.
- Monitored patients, collaborated with teams, and educated patients and families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
2021.12 - 2022.02
- Provided acute addiction care and rehabilitation services
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and delivered therapy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Regis College
Weston01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix01.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Riverside City College
Riverside01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theater, Film & Television
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.1989
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Patient-Focused Treatment Plans
- Psychopharmacology treatment, management, and education
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic alliance building
- Telemedicine
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Depression Treatment
- Mental health counseling
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Individual Therapy
- Schizophrenia Treatment
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Anxiety Disorder Treatment
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Active Listening and Excellent Communication
Certification
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - AACN
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Desert Oasis Healthcare
2023.09 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
2021.12 - 2022.02
Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
2015.03 - 2023.09
Master of Science - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Riverside City College
Bachelor of Arts - Theater, Film & Television
University of California, Los Angeles
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - AACN
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