Seeking clinical sites as a student Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to gain invaluable hands-on experience, refine assessment and diagnostic skills, and develop expertise in evidence-based treatment approaches. Committed to providing compassionate care and collaborating with experienced healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of life for individuals with mental health conditions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 06.2023
Overseeing nursing staff and ensuring efficient patient care in emergency department as charge nurse
Guiding and mentoring new nurses to develop their clinical skills and knowledge
Delegating duties to health care team members within their scope of practice
Provide support and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and maintaining quality patient care
Assessing urgency and severity of patient complaints and directing them to appropriate level of care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Triaged and managed acutely psychotic patients in Psychiatric Emergency Room.
Provided crisis intervention support during acute phase of mental illness and administered emergency psychiatric drugs
Create and maintain safe environment for psychiatric emergency patients.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare
09.2019 - 12.2022
Adapted to different hospital settings and cultures while maintaining high standards of patient care
Providing nursing care to medical-surgical patient boarding in department for continuum of care
Providing competent care to mental health patients held voluntarily and involuntarily using crisis management techniques
Provided crisis intervention, effectively managed acutely psychotic patients in Psychiatric Emergency Room during their stay in ED boarding process, and ensured safe transfer to psychiatric facility in compliance with hospital protocols
Proficient in using critical thinking to respond to emergencies including resuscitation, intubations, strokes, codes, and emergency childbirth
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Inova Health System
06.2015 - 06.2019
Providing care of patient beginning with triage, assessment, safe and efficient ongoing care till collaborated decision with team is made regarding outcome of patient
Initiating orders according to hospital protocol or discussion with assigned MD after initial assessment of patient
Managed psychiatric emergency cases, playing key role in emergency restraints to prevent self-harm and harm to others.
Received recognition for exceptional patient care provided with going above and beyond call of duty
Registered Nurse
Emergency Room Washington Hospital Center
10.2012 - 01.2017
Leading team of nurses to provide safe and effective nursing care to patients
Providing nursing care to critical and medical surgical patient boarding in emergency department including assessments, administration of medication, implementing admission orders, and effectively communicating with health care team as needed
Safely manage and triage psychiatric emergency patients following hospital protocols, from triage to safe discharge to home or inpatient psychiatric facility
Initiating orders pertinent to patient needs as required per hospital protocol
Advocating for patient rights and addressing needs of patients to provide care catered to each patients needs
Providing care to patient in urgent care unit of hospital to assist in fast track patients
Received Center star recognition from patient due to exemplary care
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and medication management
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings
Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Postgraduate Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
11.2024
Master Of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Business Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2004
Skills
Unit Leadership
Nurse Preceptor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
NIH Stroke Scale
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Substance Abuse Knowledge
Team Collaboration
Emotional Resilience
Crisis Management
Compassionate Caregiving
Psychological Assessment Assistance
Restraint Techniques
Clinical Rotations
January 2024-April 2024 PMHNP Psychotherapy for Individual, Group, Family Clinical
April 2024-June 2024 PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan I & II
Licenses
CA Family Nurse Practitioner 01/31/2025
VA Family Nurse Practitioner 12/31/2024
Current DEA 02/28/2025
Compact Registered Nurse 12/31/2024
CA Registered Nurse. 01/31/2025
Timeline
Registered Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare
09.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Inova Health System
06.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Emergency Room Washington Hospital Center
10.2012 - 01.2017
Postgraduate Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner