Renald kum
The Colony
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner delivering comprehensive psychiatric assessments and expert medication management. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective treatment plans and crisis intervention strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carrollton Springs Hospital
Carrollton
04.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Diagnose mental health disorders according to DSM5 and develop individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Provide psychotherapy (CBT, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing)
- Conduct crisis assessments and manage acute psychiatric conditions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care
- Provide patient and family education on mental health and treatment adherence
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
Frisco
11.2022 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a behavioral health setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Guided patients and families in coping strategies and resource navigation to enhance support and recovery.
- Executed crisis interventions for patients in acute mental health episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and hospital policies consistently.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and patient care techniques.
- Delivered crisis intervention for suicidal ideation or violent behavior, effectively de-escalating situations.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Maplewood Care Center
Maplewood
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Administered rehabilitation treatments for residents recovering from surgery or injury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and self-care techniques to promote independence.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate residents' physical and emotional needs.
- Coordinated transition planning post-discharge to ensure seamless integration into community living.
- Performed wound care management including debridement, dressing changes and application of topical agents.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN04-2026
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Capella University
Bloomington, MN06-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN05-2019
High School Diploma -
Baptist High School
Bamenda, Cameroon08-2008
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Patient education
- Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Group therapy facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Substance abuse treatment
- Outpatient mental health services
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychopharmacology expertise
Languages
French
Professional
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas and Minnesota
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List – Capella University
Academic Excellence Award – Rasmussen College
Recognition for Excellence in Patient-Centered Care
Timeline
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carrollton Springs Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Haven Behavioral Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2026
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Maplewood Care Center
11.2019 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Purdue University
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
High School Diploma -
Baptist High School