Natalia J. Rysmanowska
Chicago,IL
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 10+ years in mental health care and advanced training in high-acuity inpatient psychiatry. Experienced translating complex psychiatric presentations into clear, structured clinical documentation and decision rationales—well-suited for AI training, data review, and rubric-based annotation. Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation, and medication management across mood/anxiety disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, trauma-related conditions, and substance use disorders, including higher-acuity syndromes such as catatonia. Strengths include risk/safety assessment, evidence-based psychopharmacology, quality-focused documentation, and effective collaboration in remote, multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Mugen Psychiatry (Inpatient, Contracted to Hartgrove Behavioral Health System)
2022.05 - Current
- Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and medication management for approximately 17 adult patients in an acute/inpatient setting, managing high-complexity cases including psychosis, severe mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and substance use disorders, as well as higher-acuity presentations such as catatonia.
- Conduct risk/safety assessments and collaborate with nursing, social work, and psychology services to support stabilization, safety planning, and continuity of care.
- Initiate and optimize psychotropic regimens; monitor response, adverse effects, interactions, and metabolic risk as clinically indicated.
- Provide clear patient education on diagnosis, medications, and follow-up recommendations to support adherence and continuity of care.
- Produce high-quality, comprehensive, and timely documentation that supports ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts, in addition to continuity, team communication, and safe transitions of care.
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Elemental Center (Inpatient, Contracted to Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago)
2021.06 - 2022.04
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans including medication management for acute presentations
- Supported rapid diagnostic clarification and evidence-based treatment planning.
- Managed medication administration and monitored therapeutic responses to ensure patient safety and efficacy.
- Coordinated closely with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning, follow-up care, and continuity after hospitalization.
- Maintained timely documentation and communication to support transitions, patient safety, and quality care delivery.
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Elemental Center (Outpatient In-Person/Virtual)
2020.01 - 2022.04
- Provided outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management, including care for mood/anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, and complex comorbidity.
- Utilized telehealth (when applicable) to maintain access and continuity, with strong patient communication and follow-up planning.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment strategies as necessary for effectiveness.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute mental health situations.
- Coordinated care with therapy and support services; adjusted treatment plans based on response, tolerability, and functional goals.
- Delivered patient education and collaborative decision-making to support adherence and sustained symptom improvement.
Medication / Charge Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
2016.11 - 2020.12
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Provided direct quality care to adult patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Medication / Charge Nurse
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
2015.08 - 2016.11
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
2019 - 2019
Education
Doctor Of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Rush University
Chicago, IL08.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cicily & John Leach College of Nursing, University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05.2015
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation & Differential Diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Optimization
- High-Acuity Psychiatry (Inpatient)
- Outpatient Psychiatry & Telepsychiatry
- Risk/Safety Assessment
- Clinical Documentation (EHR)
- Psychotherapy & Psychoeducation
- Treatment Planning & Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Measurement Scales (PHQ-9/GAD-7)
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International - Upsilon Delta Chapter, Fall 2014
- Student Nurses Association, Class Representative, Spring 2013
- Delta Zeta Sorority - Gamma Nu Chapter, Assistant Treasurer, Active Spring 2011-Spring 2012
Certification
- Full Practice Authority APRN, IL, 277003925, Exp. 05/31/26
- Full Practice Authority APRN Controlled Substance License, IL Exp. 05/31/26
- Registered Professional Nurse, IL, 041432785, Exp. 05/31/26
- PMHNP-BC, Exp, 12/03/30
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Mugen Psychiatry (Inpatient, Contracted to Hartgrove Behavioral Health System)
2022.05 - Current
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Elemental Center (Inpatient, Contracted to Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago)
2021.06 - 2022.04
Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Elemental Center (Outpatient In-Person/Virtual)
2020.01 - 2022.04
Medication / Charge Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
2016.11 - 2020.12
Medication / Charge Nurse
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
2015.08 - 2016.11
Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
2019 - 2019
Doctor Of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner
Rush University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cicily & John Leach College of Nursing, University of St. Francis