Provides psychiatric care for 10-12 patients per day, including initial psychiatric assessments, follow-up, psychotherapy, medication management and supportive therapy
Management of chronic conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar mania, major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders etc
Examines referred patients, orders necessary test to help with diagnosis
Interprets test results and formulates a treatment plan and /or referrals made accordingly
Proper documentation of every meeting with patients in the electronical medical record
Discuss patients’ diagnosis with appropriate personnel
Conducts treatment plans from Tele-psychiatry, Primary Care, E-consults, and Bariatrics referrals
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
Crestwood, IL
10.2023 - Current
Provides psychiatric care for 08 - 10 patients per day, including initial psychiatric assessments, follow-up, psychotherapy, medication management and supportive therapy
Management of chronic conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar mania, major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s etc
Examines referred patients, orders necessary test to help with diagnosis
Interprets test results and formulates a treatment plan and /or referrals made accordingly
Proper documentation of every meeting with patients in the electronical medical record
Discuss patients’ diagnosis with appropriate personnel
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
New Choice Intervention
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - Current
Provides psychiatric care for 08 - 10 patients per day, including initial psychiatric assessments, follow-up, psychotherapy, medication management and supportive therapy
Management of chronic conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar mania, major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders etc
Examines referred patients, orders necessary test to help with diagnosis
Interprets test results and formulates a treatment plan and /or referrals made accordingly
Proper documentation of every meeting with patients in the electronical medical record
Discuss patients’ diagnosis with appropriate personnel
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Illinois Department of Correction/ Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Pontiac & Jolliet, IL
06.2020 - 09.2022
Provided psychiatric care for 10 - 15 patients per day, including initial psychiatric assessments, follow-up medication management, and supportive therapy
Management of chronic conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar mania, major depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders
Provided patient education on diagnosis, medication management of symptoms, recovery and coping
Managed patients' acute illnesses including suicidal ideation, mania, and psychosis
Registered Nurse (RN, CM)
Elara Home Health Care & Hospice
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 06.2020
Exceptional capacity to multitask, manage, compete priorities while fostering the delivery of superior patient care
Ensured individualized and appropriate hospice plan of care through efficient use of the interdisciplinary team
Planned and evaluated patient-centered nursing care provided to meet hospice patient needs using systemic patient assessments
Managed pharmacological interventions for palliative and hospice care
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentation
Registered Nurse
Seasons Hospice
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - 06.2017
Received patient assignments from the Directors and Clinical Operations
Assumed responsibilities for a patient/family that included assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care
Initiated communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family
Maintained regular communication with the Manager of Clinical Operations to review care
Care coordination with family and hospice staff
Clinical Registered Nurse
Advocate Home Health
Chicago, IL
10.2012 - 09.2014
Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Instructed individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and developed health improvement programs
Patient teaching on the effects of both prescribed and over the counter medications
Monitored all lab results and reported any critical value to MD
Changed Foley and suprapubic catheter as needed
Registered Nurse/ Psychiatric Nurse
Astoria Nursing and Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL
03.2011 - 04.2012
Assessment, treatment with prescribed medication, and evaluation of treatment modalities for patients with alcohol and drug addiction while ensuring safety and privacy
Admitted and discharged residents per the institution protocol
Provided patient education on diagnosis, medication management of symptoms, recovery, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and community resources
Managed patients' acute illnesses including suicidal ideation, mania, and psychosis
Timeline
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The Pointe at Kilpatrick
10.2023 - Current
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Cermak Health Services Cook County Jail/ Amergis
08.2022 - Current
Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Illinois Department of Correction/ Wexford Health Sources, Inc.