Steve Velazquez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate, Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than seven years of experience in providing the highest quality mental health care to individuals and their families. Expertise knowledge in psychopharmacology and adjunctive psychotherapies. Well-versed in providing safe interventions for acute and chronic conditions. Culturally competent with exceptional empathetic listening skills. Aspiring to utilize evidence-based knowledge and clinical experience to obtain a position in this establishment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St. Joseph's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests - Monitor patient's prescribed psychotropic medications, assess effectiveness and side effects
Registered Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Responsible for providing psychiatric care and monitoring for children ages 4 and older, adolescents, and adults
- Triage patients in psychiatric crises
- Complete intakes and gather information from outside providers and family members that can be pertinent in that individuals care
- Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Improve client-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY05.2016
Skills
- Accurately diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients
- Ability to deliver care to individuals with diverse demographic backgrounds and age groups
- Culture and gender sensitive, providing safe and non-judgmental compassionate care to individuals, caregivers, and families
- Technically savvy, utilizing multiple EMRs including EPIC
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient oriented, with strong desire to ensure all aspects of patient rehabilitation are being met
- Leadership skills demonstrated by effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, supervisors, meeting deadlines, and punctuality
- BLS Certified (2023)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
St. Joseph's Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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