Renee M. Breitenbach
APRN
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated APRN with over 14 years of experience in patient care across primary and behavioral health settings. Proven ability to establish immediate rapport with patients, fostering long-term relationships grounded in trust and quality care. Committed to enhancing patient well-being by implementing evidence-based psychiatric practices. Strong advocate for holistic health, focused on empowering individuals to lead happier, healthier lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Advanced Behavioral Care
06.2023 - Current
- Provide direct mental health care to adults with a special emphasize towards women who struggle with menopause issues and postpartum depression. Provide both psychotherapy and psychotropic medication management.
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Lighthouse Health Group LLC
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Provide direct mental health care to adolescents and adults with psychiatric evaluations and follow-up on psychotropic medication management.
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Treasure Coast Community Health Clinic
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Provided direct care for adult, children and women health with special emphasize in STI/Family Planning (LARC insertion and removal)
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Florida Department of Health
08.2012 - 09.2018
- Provided direct OBGYN care at women’s clinics and care for adults at STD/HIV clinic
- Lead NP for Family Planning/STD clinic 2014
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for Peace River Mental Health 2013-2015
- Provided per diem obstetrics care at Polk County Jail 2016-2018
Education
Post Masters - Psychiatric Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2021
MS - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2012
AS - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2005
BA - Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2000
AA - undefined
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.1997
Skills
- MAT experience
- SANE Trained-sexual assault nurse training
- Conducting needs assessments
- Medication management
- Patient information dissemination
- Treatment plan formulation
- Comprehensive primary care
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Certification
- State of Florida, APRN 9262538, Issued 7/2012, Expires 4/2027
- American Nurses Credentialing Center-Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner #2021207895, Issued 3/18/2022 Expires 3/17/2027
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners- Family Certification # F0612010, Issued 6/1/2012-Expires 5/31/2027
- S.A.N.E Training/Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Issued 5/2013, Expired 5/2016
Languages
English
Timeline
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Advanced Behavioral Care
06.2023 - Current
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Lighthouse Health Group LLC
02.2022 - 06.2023
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Treasure Coast Community Health Clinic
09.2018 - 02.2022
Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse
Florida Department of Health
08.2012 - 09.2018
MS - Nursing
University of South Florida
AS - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
AA - undefined
Indian River State College
Post Masters - Psychiatric Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
BA - Education
University of South Florida
Community Service
- United Against Poverty, 2018, Present
- March of Dimes, Co-chair Fundraiser for FDOH, 2012, 2017
- Hands Clinic, 2021
Presentations
Live Broadcast of Public TV, “Polk Place”, Florida Department of Health, “Staying Healthy for the Holidays” 12/2014
Special Training
- MAT 24 hr Training 7/2021
- Motivational Interviewing 3/2021
- HIV/AIDS 500/501 2017
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training (S.A.N.E.) 4/2013
- LARC-Insertion and Removal both Nexplanon and IUD 2013
Teaching Experience
Preceptor for APRN students (University of South Florida, Nova Southeastern University, Kaiser University, St. Thomas University) 2013-Present
Professional Memberships/Awards
American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2021-Present, American Health Council “Best of Nursing” Recipient, FDOH 2017, Public Health Nurses Association 2012-Present, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2012- Present