Sophia Schulman
FL
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner experienced in outpatient psychiatry and emergency department care. Strong background in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and psychotropic medication management across acute and chronic psychiatric presentations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Independent Contractor
Palm Beach, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine
Tringali Vibrant Health
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine, and other internal systems.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HonorHealth
Phoenix, AZ
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented specific orthopedic precautions such as spinal precautions, hip precautions, etc
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
Princeton , NJ
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Performed patient admissions, blood draws, and EKGs in psychiatric wing of ED
- Performed 1:1 interventions on patients deemed
behaviorally incompetent - Supported patient admissions, discharges and
transfers to promote team efficiency - Offered immediate assistance in emergency and
routine paging situations to evaluate needs and
deliver care - Evaluated patients to identify and address
wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-
relevant symptoms - Helped patients maintain healthy skin by
checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing
bedbound individuals - Provided direct patient care to 200+ patients
daily - Organized and replenished unit supplies to
maintain team readiness for expected demands - Documented observations and baseline
measurements in medical records - Maintained, sanitized and cleaned equipment
and instruments to meet patient needs - Assessed clients upon admission and discharge
to detox; took blood draws for labs.
Group Exercise Instructor
Life Time Fitness Inc.
Princeton, NJ
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Focus was on indoor cycling classes (spin) and Barre classes
- Demonstrate how to carry out various exercises and explain purposes behind each exercise
- Watch clients do exercises and show or tell them correct techniques to minimize injury and improve fitness
- Provide clients information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues
- Give emergency first aid if needed
- Created positive relationships with class
participants by teaching variety of challenging
and entertaining group fitness classes - Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting in engaging manner during group fitness classes
Education
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Phoenix, AZ2020
MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL2022
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02-2026
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Pharmacological management
- Trauma-informed care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Substance abuse treatment
- Diagnostic assessment
Accomplishments
January 2025- DAISY award honoree while employed at Jupiter Medical Center
February 2025- Honored Caregiver Award while employed at Jupiter Medical Center
Certification
- Licensed PMHNP-BC, Florida
- Registered Nurse- Arizona State Board of Nursing, Florida State Board of Nursing
- TCRN since 2021
- Member of AWHONN since July 2022
- Member of Student Nurses Association of Arizona
- Multistate Board Certified Registered Nurse
- CPI training (Crisis Prevention Training)- including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Verbal Intervention
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certification of Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certification of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- IV Ultrasound
- NIHSS Certified
- Certified Personal Trainer- NASM
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Jupiter Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Independent Contractor
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine
Tringali Vibrant Health
07.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HonorHealth
09.2020 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2020
Group Exercise Instructor
Life Time Fitness Inc.
01.2016 - 03.2020
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
MSN - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University