Saadia Monast

Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student and Registered Nurse with extensive experience in acute care, crisis intervention, and psychiatric settings. Skilled in comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health care. Demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural humility, and clinical judgment in high-acuity environments, with a focus on improving patient safety and mental health outcomes.

• NURS 860 – Psychiatric Interventions Across the Lifespan

Outpatient Psychiatry | 140+ Clinical Hours

Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and supported diagnosis, medication management, and longitudinal treatment planning for patients ages 8–78 with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities.

• NURS 864 – Biopsychosocial Care III: Lifespan

Behavioral Health Emergency Department / Psychiatric Triage | 120 Clinical Hours

Performed acute crisis evaluations, suicide and violence risk assessments, and contributed to disposition decisions including safe discharge versus inpatient psychiatric admission.

NURS 868 – Crisis Stabilization Center (24-Hour Drop-In): Provided psychiatric assessment and crisis support for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), including evaluation and management of detoxification needs and substance-induced psychosis, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Certified in Basic Life Support (AHA) and CPI, with broad clinical experience across pediatric, adult, oncology, and end-of-life care. Highly skilled in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, intake and discharge planning, point-of-care testing, and advanced procedures including NG tube insertion, Foley catheterization, tube feedings, tracheostomy care, central and arterial line management, and cardiac drip administration. Experienced in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, infection control, quality improvement, and strong clinical judgment. Brings leadership experience in staff supervision, education, and performance evaluation. Proficient in EPIC EMR and Microsoft Office, with strong therapeutic communication and culturally competent care skills. Multilingual—fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, with conversational proficiency in Persian and Arabic.

• Implementing Restraint-Reduction Strategies in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Units: Outcomes for Staff and Patients
  Integrative review examining trauma-informed restraint-reduction frameworks (e.g., Six Core Strategies), staff injury outcomes, patient safety, and PMHNP leadership roles in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.

• Daisy Award Recipient, UNC Medical Center, 2022-10-01
• Duke 'Living Our Values: Teamwork' Award, Duke, 2020-01-01
• Duke 'Living Our Values: Excellence' Award, Duke, 2019-12-01