Dedicated PMHNP professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
Foothill Psychological
Upland , CA
11.2020 - Current
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
City Of Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 07.2022
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Interim Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
City Of Los Angeles, CA
08.2012 - 09.2014
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Home Health Nurse
Care Unlimited Health Services
Glendora, CA
06.2008 - 02.2010
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
11.2006 - 01.2008
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Master Of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
08.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
10.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006
Skills
Psychiatric Consultations
Patient Charting
Patient Health Information Access
Treatment Options
Electronic Charting
Patient Histories
Chart Management
Coping Skills
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Individualized Care Plans
Developmental History
Patient Interaction
Client Needs Assessment
Community Resources
Client Service
Assessing Patients
Nursing Assessment
Counseling Services
Major Depression
Mental Illness Treatment
Compliance Issues
Health Needs Education
Medication Administration
Relaxation Techniques
Disease Processes
IV Administration
Patient Treatment
Emergency Care
Community Mental Health Programs
Implementation Strategies
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Crisis Situations
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Certification
First Aid and Basic Caregivers Life
Advance Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Life Support
Licensed Registered Nurse
Licensed PMHNP
Timeline
PMHNP
Foothill Psychological
11.2020 - Current
Interim Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2012 - 09.2014
Home Health Nurse
Care Unlimited Health Services
06.2008 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 07.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
11.2006 - 01.2008
Master Of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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