NELTADA CHARLEMAGNE
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled Advanced Practice Nurse with 2 years of experience in psychiatric care. Seeking a challenging position within Military Treatment Facilities under DHA to leverage expertise in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and patient care. Committed to supporting the agency's mission to deliver top-tier psychiatric healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Consultant/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optum
11.2021 - Current
- Ensured safety by managing volatile situations and restoring peace for patients and staff.
- Delivered direct patient care by monitoring, documenting, and assessing psychiatric conditions, and administering medications and treatments, documenting patient responses.
- Conducted weekly consultations with BHCMs, prioritizing new or non-improving patients, and utilized EMR dashboards to monitor patient status and health.
- Provided timely treatment recommendations, including medication adjustments, within 24 hours and offered guidance for intensive or specialized mental health care when needed.
- Conducted in-service training on behavioral health and substance use disorders for providers and IDT staff in primary care.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2015 - 01.2021
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments before and during dialysis treatments.
- Administered hemodialysis procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patients closely for adverse reactions and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Administered prescribed medications and intravenous therapies during dialysis.
- Educated patients and their families about kidney disease management, dietary restrictions, and medication compliance.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives to uphold high standards of patient care.
Immunization Nurse
Nursefinders
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
Immunization Nurse
Priority RN Nursing Services
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Safely administered vaccinations, including thorough education on vaccines and potential side effects.
- Conducted community outreach to educate individuals on environmentally-related health concerns.
- Assessed and met individual and community health education needs, emphasizing disease prevention through healthy practices.
Education
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counseling
UC San Diego Extended Studies
San Diego, CA03.2024
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA04.2023
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
San Marcos, CA08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California12.2013
Skills
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Nurse Education and Mentorship
- Crisis Situations
Certification
- PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, issued 07/2021, current
- Public Health Nurse, California, issued 01/2017, current
- BLS and ACLS, American Heart Association, both current
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Languages
Haitian-Creole
Native or Bilingual
Licensure
- Advanced Practice Nurse, State of California, issued 08/2021, current
- Registered Nurse, State of California, issued 06/2014, current
- Registered Nurse, State of Arizona, issued 08/2020, current
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, issued 12/2020, current
- Public Health Nurse, California, issued 01/2017, current
Timeline
Behavioral Health Consultant/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optum
11.2021 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2015 - 01.2021
Immunization Nurse
Nursefinders
08.2015 - 12.2017
Immunization Nurse
Priority RN Nursing Services
09.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counseling
UC San Diego Extended Studies
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Chatham University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
MiraCosta College
- PMHNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center, issued 07/2021, current
- Public Health Nurse, California, issued 01/2017, current
- BLS and ACLS, American Heart Association, both current
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