Experienced psychiatric healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
New York State Department of Health Services
04.2025 - Current
Provided crisis intervention and trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness. Conducted psychiatric assessments and risk evaluations in PATH and other outreach divisions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement to stabilize clients in crisis and connect them with emergency psychiatric services, medical care, safe-haven housing, and stabilization housing. De-escalated volatile situations using therapeutic communication and rapid assessment techniques to ensure client and staff safety.
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry (Travel)
NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 02.2025
Facility: 634-bed Level I Trauma Center | EMR: EPIC
Provided patient assessment and triage to determine the severity of psychiatric crises. Delivered supportive care for patients experiencing severe anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. Performed crisis stabilization, medication management support, vital sign monitoring, and medical safety assessments for conditions mimicking psychiatric symptoms. Identified safety risks including suicidal and homicidal ideation. Documented and reported patient status, provided patient education and advocacy, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support crisis intervention and stabilization.
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry
Brunswick Hospital Center
Amityville, NY
02.2019 - 02.2022
Provided psychiatric nursing care within an inpatient psychiatric facility. Completed admission and discharge assessments, managed daily charting, and monitored acute psychiatric conditions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary staff to improve patient care and response times. Supported patients in identifying coping strategies and reducing self-harm behaviors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Manor Nursing Home
Bay Shore, NY
11.2014 - 06.2018
Monitored and recorded vital signs, administered medications, performed wound care, and observed changes in patient condition. Prepared patients for exams and procedures, provided emotional and social support, and followed infection control protocols.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN) -
D’Youville University
Buffalo, NY
05-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
11-2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Western Suffolk BOCES
Dix Hills, NY
08-2014
Skills
RN-MSN with 6 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse
Experience working in trauma level I facilities with 600 beds