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Sheena Ausirus

Miami,FL

Summary

Dynamic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience, excelling in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide crisis intervention, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in patient education and documentation, committed to enhancing mental health care quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Henderson Behavioral Health
Hollywood, FL
07.2023 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
  • Prescribed medications as indicated by patient's symptoms or diagnosis.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Provided medication management services to individuals with mental health disorders.
  • Facilitated referrals to community resources when appropriate.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Systems, P.A
Miami, Florida
12.2021 - Current
  • Conducts follow ups, consults and medication management on hospitalized patients in ED, Adult, Child,Senior and Crisis Units at JFK North and Main Hospital
  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities
  • Collaborated closely with psychiatrists or other professionals to discuss unusual or complex cases.
  • Reviewed and interpreted diagnostic and laboratory tests.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.

Adult Nurse Practitioner & PMHNP

Sunrise Detox Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2019 - Current
  • Performed detailed assessments of patient medical histories, psychiatric illnesses, substance use, current medications, and lifestyle habits.
  • Conducted in-person history and physicals, as well as psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups through telehealth.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patient needs.
  • Documented all patient visits in electronic medical records system with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prescribed pharmaceuticals and other treatments as appropriate to the diagnosis.
  • Assessed patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse

Florida Medical Center Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07.2021 - 12.2025
  • Cared for patients under Baker Act awaiting transfer to psychiatric unit
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control, Baker Act, policies and procedures.
  • Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.

Registered Nurse

Krucial Staffing
Victoria, TX
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Cared for patients tat PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Victoria North (Long Term Care Facility)
  • Caring Covid positive patients
  • Monitoring and assessing I&O’s
  • Administration of medication (IV therapy, PO, PICC, central line)
  • PICC care/dressing
  • Insertion of Foley catheters
  • Collecting specimens for testing
  • Performing complex dressing changes

Registered Nurse

Sunrise Detox Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2013 - 01.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care including assessments, treatments, medications administered, progress notes.
  • Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
  • Assessed patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to help patients cope with anxiety and depression associated with detoxification.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Nursing

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Master of Science - Nursing: Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
08-2013

Skills

  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Medication management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient documentation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education

Certification

Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nursing Credentialing Center, ANCC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC

Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, license number RN 9337247

FL DEA License

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Henderson Behavioral Health
07.2023 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Systems, P.A
12.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Florida Medical Center Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2025

Registered Nurse

Krucial Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021

Adult Nurse Practitioner & PMHNP

Sunrise Detox Center
01.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sunrise Detox Center
10.2013 - 01.2019

Post-Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Nursing

Florida Atlantic University

Master of Science - Nursing: Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Atlantic University

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