Michelle Auguste
PMHNP-BC
Deland,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience in adult and pediatric crisis stabilization, detoxification, and emergency care. Recently completed MSN in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) studies, with 540+ clinical hours across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth psychiatric settings. I am skilled in mental health assessment, psychopathology, psychotherapy, and patient-centered treatment planning. Seeking to contribute to an organization that values evidence-based practice, professional development, and compassionate behavioral healthcare.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult & Pediatric Crisis Stabilization and Detoxification Unit RN
Orlando Health Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current
- Provide acute psychiatric nursing care to adults and children in crisis stabilization and detoxification settings.
- Conduct mental status exams, risk assessments, and medication administration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and individualized care.
Behavioral Health RN (Agency)
Suwannee Medical Personnel
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered psychiatric nursing care under the Baker Act and Marchman Act programs.
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
- Managed detoxification and stabilization for dual-diagnosis patients.
- Assisted with behavioral interventions and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University Behavioral Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Dispensed patient medication, ordered and performed routine diagnostic tests and reported abnormal findings.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Staff and Travel Positions
07.2004 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Provided immediate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- De-escalated agitated or violent patients using appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside a multidisciplinary team.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Purdue Global University
Indianapolis, IN09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Chicago, IL05.2012
Associate degree - Nursing: Concentration in Applied Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.1998
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
- Crisis Stabilization & Intervention
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
- Patient & Family Education
- EMR Documentation
- Direct patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Dean's List: Kaplan University (2010–2012), Purdue Global (2023–2024)
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honor Society
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Certification
- ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC, 2025
- Florida Registered Professional Nurse, since 10/2000
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- BLS – American Heart Association
CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
- St. Cloud, FL, Michele Levier, PMHNP-BC, 06/07/23, 08/15/23, 130
- St. Cloud, FL, Michele Levier, PMHNP-BC, 11/08/23, 01/23/24, 130
- Cliffwood, NJ, Madeline Eugene, DNP, PMHNP-BC, 01/31/24, 04/09/24, 130
- Kissimmee, FL, Erika Cooper, APRN, 07/03/24, 09/10/24, 130
Timeline
Adult & Pediatric Crisis Stabilization and Detoxification Unit RN
Orlando Health Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health RN (Agency)
Suwannee Medical Personnel
06.2024 - 10.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University Behavioral Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Staff and Travel Positions
07.2004 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate degree - Nursing: Concentration in Applied Science
Nassau Community College
Master of Science - Nursing: Concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Purdue Global University