Compassionate Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of acute-care RN experience in emergency and medical-surgical settings. Expertise in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology, delivering trauma-informed care. Integrates advanced psychiatric training with comprehensive nursing experience to enhance patient outcomes across diverse populations.
Work History
Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) / Step-Down Nurse
1 Year 5 Months
Providence–Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | 04.2025 - Current
Conducted mental status examinations and behavioral health screenings for medically complex patients to inform treatment planning.
Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare team.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Medical-Surgical Nurse (Psych-Focused Rotation)
7 Months
Kaiser Permanente | 12.2025 - 07.2026
Executed suicide and self-harm risk assessments using evidence-based tools to identify patient needs.
Conducted substance use assessments and monitored withdrawal to ensure patient safety and support recovery.
Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions, maintaining high-quality care.
Emergency Medicine & Observation Nurse
1 Year 2 Months
City of Hope | 09.2023 - 11.2024
Conducted psychiatric triage, crisis assessments, and stabilization to ensure patient safety and effective care in high-acuity ED.
Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Monitored patient progress, documenting changes and communicating findings to healthcare providers.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University | MN | 06-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Registered Nurse
West Coast University | North Hollywood, CA | 06-2023
Skills
Mental Status Examination
Suicide Risk Assessment
Psychiatric Assessment
Crisis management
Substance-Use Assessment
Treatment Planning
Medication Management
Medication Protocols
Evidence-Based Practice
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Care Coordination
Patient-Centered Care
Patient Education
Complex care
DSM-5-TR Diagnosis
Medication administration
Accomplishments
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Certification
PMHNP-BC- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Registered Nurse (RN), California
Disclaimer
References available upon request
Personal Information
Title: PMHNP- BSN, RN
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Medical-Surgical Nurse (Psych-Focused Rotation)
Kaiser Permanente
12.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) / Step-Down Nurse
Providence–Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Medicine & Observation Nurse
City of Hope
09.2023 - 11.2024Read More
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Registered Nurse
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Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner