Phillip Divon
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Yeadon,PA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of diverse behavioral health experience. Specializes in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Demonstrates leadership as a psychiatric RN supervisor and preceptor, with a focus on trauma-informed and evidence-based care.
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
1 Month- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for incarcerated individuals.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications while assessing efficacy and adverse effects.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with correctional healthcare teams.
- Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and behavioral health stabilization services.
- Maintain accurate and compliant psychiatric documentation.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
3 Months- Provide psychiatric care in skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care facilities.
- Perform psychiatric assessments and medication management visits.
- Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, dementia-related behavioral disturbances, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and facility administrators to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients, families, and staff regarding psychiatric diagnoses and treatment plans.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Supervisor
2 Years 5 Months- Supervise nursing staff within an inpatient child and adolescent behavioral health setting.
- Provide leadership, staff development, and clinical oversight.
- Coordinate crisis interventions and behavioral health treatment planning.
- Serve as charge nurse and preceptor for newly hired nursing staff.
- Ensure compliance with patient safety and regulatory standards.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Delivered direct psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment.
- Conducted patient assessments, medication administration, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
- Assisted in treatment planning and discharge preparation.
Clinical Resource Coordinator / Case Manager
3 Years- Conducted comprehensive assessments and utilization reviews.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary case conferences.
- Coordinated complex discharge planning and care transitions.
- Applied motivational interviewing techniques to improve patient engagement and outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
3 Years 1 Month- Provided comprehensive inpatient psychiatric nursing care to support patient recovery.
- Led nursing team as charge nurse and trained new staff as clinical preceptor.
- Contributed to crisis intervention and treatment team meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
Registered Nurse
7 Years 11 Months- Delivered psychiatric nursing care to enhance patient well-being in inpatient behavioral health setting.
- Administered medications and monitored patient progress to support individualized treatment planning.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Skills
Psychiatric evaluations
Diagnosis and planning
Psychopharmacology Management
Medication treatment
Crisis intervention
Child psychiatry
Geriatric psychiatry
Correctional Mental Health
Substance disorders
Cognitive therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Team collaboration
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Health documentation
Family education
Care coordination
Accomplishments
- More than 20 years of behavioral health experience.
- Leadership experience as Psychiatric RN Supervisor and Charge Nurse.
- Extensive experience in correctional, inpatient, adolescent, adult, geriatric, and crisis psychiatry.
- Expertise in psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
- Strong background in case management, utilization review, and care coordination.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
- Registered Nurse License – Pennsylvania
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Pennsylvania
- DEA Registration
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
York County Prison
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
TeamHealth Behavioral Services
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Registered Nurse Supervisor
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Main Line Health – Bryn Mawr Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2024Read More
Clinical Resource Coordinator / Case Manager
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
11.2021 - 11.2024Read More
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
08.2018 - 09.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Girard Medical Center
10.2013 - 09.2021Read More
Thomas Jefferson University
Associate Degree in Nursing
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West Chester University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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