Richard Samedra
Placentia,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Pamoja Advance Nursing Practice, enhancing patient outcomes through expert inpatient psychiatric care and empathetic mental health evaluations. Skilled in suicide risk assessment and leveraging telehealth technologies, I have significantly improved care continuity and patient trust. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych Registered Nurse
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2021 - Current
- Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into their communities, ensuring continuity of care posthospitalization.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining high levels of organization and efficiency in daily tasks.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication and successful treatment outcomes.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pamoja Advance Nursing Practice
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
Psych Registered Nurse
Bellflower Community Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into their communities, ensuring continuity of care posthospitalization.
Psych Registered Nurse
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA12.2016
Skills
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Outpatient mental health services
- Mental Health Evaluation
Affiliations
- APNA
- ANA
Certification
- [PMHNP-BC] License # 2024062356 - [07/2024-07/2029]
- NPI # 1093561904
- RN License # 95128702 Status - Active
- NP License # 95030301 Status - Active
- BLS - Active
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pamoja Advance Nursing Practice
01.2023 - 04.2024
Psych Registered Nurse
College Hospital Costa Mesa
06.2021 - Current
Psych Registered Nurse
Bellflower Community Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2021
Psych Registered Nurse
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vanguard University of Southern California
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
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