Selami Koch
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of nursing experience, providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to diverse patient populations. Proficient in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, developing personalized treatment plans, and prescribing appropriate psychotropic medications. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and establish strong rapport with patients and their families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Reservoir Health Psychiatry
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Strong knowledge of psychotropic medications and their therapeutic applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and build rapport with patients
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
- Commitment to providing patient-centered care and promoting mental health awareness.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Robert Wood Johnson BH
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Strengthened relationships with patients'' families by providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout the treatment process.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
New York- NYC Health + Hospitals- Cynet Health
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Provide quality individualized care for patients diagnosed with Covid-19, septic and cardiogenic shock, multiple traumas, neurological disorders, patients with LVAD/BIVAD and with a variety of other critical ailments
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
New York-Presbyterian- Trusted Health Staffing
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Provide quality individualized care for patients diagnosed with Covid-19, septic and cardiogenic shock, multiple traumas, neurological disorders, patients with LVAD/BIVAD and with a variety of other critical ailments
- Monitor and titrate ICU drips such as Paralytics, Vasoactive drips, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Catecholamine and Adrenergic drugs per hospital protocols
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
Metropolitan Hospital-White Glove Staffing
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide quality individualized care for patients with Covid-19, septic and cardiogenic shock, cardiac/neurological disorders and with a variety of other critical ailments
- Monitor and titrate ICU drips such as Paralytics, Vasoactive drips, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Catecholamine and Adrenergic drugs per hospital protocols
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
Baystate Medical Center- Accountable Staffing
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Care for patients on ECMO, Impella, CRRT and Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Monitor patients' hemodynamic status with NICOM-Cheetah or Flotrac-Vigileo and take necessary actions by consulting with treatment team
- Monitor and titrate ICU drips such as Paralytics, Vasoactive drips, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Catecholamine and Adrenergic drugs
Education
Master's in Nursing, PMHNP -
Walden University
12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Fayetteville State University
05.2015
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Trinitas School of Nursing, Union County college
07.2012
Skills
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Results interpretation
- Patient-Focused Therapy
Certification
- CCRN
- BLS
- ACLS certified by American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke certified
- Active New Jersey/New York RN license
Affiliations
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Timeline
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Reservoir Health Psychiatry
07.2022 - Current
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Robert Wood Johnson BH
07.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
New York- NYC Health + Hospitals- Cynet Health
06.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
New York-Presbyterian- Trusted Health Staffing
12.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
Metropolitan Hospital-White Glove Staffing
08.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse - ICU/CCU Float Pool
Baystate Medical Center- Accountable Staffing
04.2021 - 07.2021
Master's in Nursing, PMHNP -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Trinitas School of Nursing, Union County college
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