PHILIP BARDOWELL
Mission Viejo,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical and assessment skills. Establishes rapport with diverse patients and Behavioral Health personnel, fostering effective communication. Delivers quality care independently and collaboratively, maintaining composure in high-pressure situations while making critical decisions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
Aliso Viejo, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Staff RN-Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health, Aliso Viejo Acute Care Psychiatric RN
Staff RN
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Staff RN-Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo Med-Surg/Oncology
Staff RN
Laguna Treatment Hospital
Laguna Niguel, USA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Staff RN-Laguna Treatment Hospital, Laguna Niguel-Chemical Dependency Unit
Staff RN
College Hospital
Costa Mesa, USA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Staff RN-College Hospital, Costa Mesa-Chemical Dependency Unit
Instructional Aide
Saddleback School District
Orange County, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Created and implemented individualized programs for each student.
- Assisted with instruction, communication and coaching.
- Work with special needs students, ages 5-22.
- Orange County, CA
Professional Musician
Self-employeed
Mission Viejo, California
12.1992 - Current
- Performed all over the world as a lead guitarist and vocalist for many bands, including the Beach Boys.
- Played at large music and worship festivals with tens of thousands in attendance.
- Created music for the TV show Full House and appeared in 5 episodes as a member of 'Jessie and the Rippers' with John Stamos.
- Appeared on several secular and religious albums, as both a solo and featured artist.
- Wrote and published songs.
Education
MSN Degree - PMHNP
Herzing University
12-2025
B.S. Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
01-2022
A.S. Degree - Registered Nurse
Golden West College
01-2020
B.S. Degree - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Skills
- Conversational Spanish
- Patient management
- Clinical research implementation
- Community health
Affiliations
- NSA (Nursing Students Association)
- CNSA (California Nursing Students Association)
- ICC (Inter Club Council) Representative - Golden West College
- ANA (American Nursing Association)
Languages
Conversational Spanish
Volunteer Experience
- St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, Provided assistance to staff, patients and families in the Oncology Unit. Experience floating to the role of unit secretary.
- Golden West College, Mentored nursing students and served as instructional aid to pre-nursing students.
- Pastoral Care Ministry, Visited with patients in hospitals.
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
- PMHNP-BC
Licensing Certifications Awards
- CA Registered Nurse License #95225642
- BLS
- ACLS
- ONS Chemo Therapy Certified
- Medical Spanish Certified
- LPS Certified
- MAT Certified (Substance Use Disorders)
- AVADE Instructor
- Augusta Barker Nursing Scholarship
- COADN Scholarship
- Anita June Duncan Nursing Scholarship
- NSA Leadership Award
- Huntington Beach Assistance League Scholarship
Timeline
Staff RN
Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
06.2024 - Current
Staff RN
Laguna Treatment Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
Staff RN
Mission Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Staff RN
College Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Instructional Aide
Saddleback School District
01.2018 - 01.2020
Professional Musician
Self-employeed
12.1992 - Current
MSN Degree - PMHNP
Herzing University
B.S. Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
A.S. Degree - Registered Nurse
Golden West College
B.S. Degree - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach