Salojan Hudson
Galloway
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) focused on delivering individualized mental health care to adults with complex needs. Experienced across inpatient, outpatient, correctional, and acute care settings. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, medication management, and treatment planning. Committed to trauma-informed, patient-centered care that fosters safety and long-term wellness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Acute Dialysis
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to medically complex adult patients with chronic illnesses and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, enhancing patient stability
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, coordinated care
- Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and behavioral assessments
- Employed therapeutic communication to assist patients in managing chronic diseases, anxiety, and depression, fostering emotional resilience
- Documented patient information meticulously in high-acuity clinical environments, ensuring continuity and safety of care
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
SUN Behavioral Health, Mid Ohio BH, Chrysalis BH
Columbus
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments for youth with suicidal ideation and mood disorders.
- Performed mental status examinations and suicide risk assessments for accurate diagnosis.
- Completed psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for diverse age groups.
- Developed DSM-5-TR diagnoses and tailored individualized treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in initiating and monitoring psychotropic medications, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Participated in medication management by monitoring efficacy and supporting adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to design and implement holistic care solutions.
- Provided education to patients and families to facilitate effective discharge planning.
Registered Nurse – Correctional Health Services
Pickaway Correctional Institution
Orient
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated adults with severe mental illnesses, enhancing patient stability and safety
- Responded to psychiatric emergencies including suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, and acute agitation
- Conducted mental health screenings, behavioral assessments, and crisis evaluations
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications and assessed for adverse effects
- Coordinated with psychiatry providers, mental health professionals, and custody staff to ensure integrated care and support for patients
- Applied trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques, effectively reducing incidents of crisis and promoting a safer environment
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH08-2024
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations
- DSM-5 diagnostic formulation
- Medication management
- Adult and geriatric mental health
- Mental illness management
- Patient education
- Suicide risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care practices
- Treatment documentation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certificatio- ANCC
Credentials
- APRN-CNP
- PMHNP-BC
Clinical Practicum Experience
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2025 - 2026, Inpatient Psychiatry – Sun Behavioral Health (Children & Adolescents), Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments for youth presenting with suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and behavioral dysregulation, Performed mental status examinations and suicide risk assessments, Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, Assisted with initiation and monitoring of psychotropic medications under supervision, Provided patient and family education and supported discharge planning, Outpatient Psychiatry – Mid-Ohio Behavioral Health & Chrysalis Health (Across the Lifespan), Completed psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, Assessed and treated mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders, Developed DSM-5-TR diagnoses and individualized treatment plans, Participated in medication management including monitoring efficacy, side effects, and adherence, Conducted suicide risk assessments and implemented safety planning, Collaborated with therapists, case managers, and primary care providers, Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Core Clinical Competencies
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
- DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Formulation
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
- Adult & Geriatric Mental Health
- Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
- Behavioral Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Documentation & Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
SUN Behavioral Health, Mid Ohio BH, Chrysalis BH
05.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse – Acute Dialysis
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse – Correctional Health Services
Pickaway Correctional Institution
01.2013 - 01.2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Ohio State University