Natalie Rodriguez MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Cinnaminson,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a passion for mental health advocacy. Committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care utilizing evidenced based practices. Focused on building therapeutic relationships with the goal of optimizing patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Westside Family Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Provide telephonic triage for patients in mental health crisis with co-occurring health conditions.
Nurse Manager
Acadia Healthcare
03.2014 - 10.2021
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on medication management and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
06.2009 - 03.2014
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaSalle University
12.2015
Skills
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Safety Planning
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Recovery support
- Cultural competence
- Substance abuse treatment
- Psychiatric diagnosis
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- CPR Certification
Certification
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)-ANCC #2024070662 10/2029
NJ multistate nursing license #26NR24951600 05/2026
PA Registered Nurse license #RN680344 05/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Westside Family Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
Acadia Healthcare
03.2014 - 10.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
06.2009 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaSalle University
Master of Science - PMHNP
La Salle University
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