Tara Martin
Lowgap,NC
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate from South College (MSN-PMHNP, February 2026) and Registered Nurse with over 12 years of diverse clinical experience in mental health, substance use treatment, home health, and urgent care settings. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, medication management, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication across complex populations. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Dedicated to lifelong learning and advancing access to innovative mental health treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Clinician
South College
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan
- Developed differential diagnoses using DSM-5-TR criteria
- Participated in medication management and treatment planning
- Provided brief therapeutic interventions and patient education
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary psychiatric teams
- Assisted in crisis assessments and safety planning
- Documented clinical encounters in electronic health records
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Daymark Recovery Services
King, NC
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Provided psychiatric nursing care to adult and pediatric outpatient populations
- Performed mental health assessments and medication administration
- Supported crisis intervention and stabilization
- Trained staff in Narcan administration and vital sign assessment
- Collaborated with psychiatric providers and interdisciplinary teams
RN Case Manager
Yadkin Valley Home Health
Jonesville, NC
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Delivered patient-centered home health care
- Managed care plans and coordinated services
- Supervised LPNs and RNs
- Conducted home assessments and ensured protocol adherence
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South College
02.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Fayetteville State University
12.2022
Registered Nurse - undefined
Surry Community College
05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Surry Community College
12.2015
Skills
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments
- DSM-5 diagnostic framework
- Medication management & patient education
- Crisis intervention & safety planning
- Therapeutic communication
- Narcan training & overdose response
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based practice
- BLS/CPR certified
Certification
- Registered Nurse — North Carolina
- BLS/CPR Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Clinician
South College
01.2024 - 01.2026
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Daymark Recovery Services
03.2023 - 10.2025
RN Case Manager
Yadkin Valley Home Health
01.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Fayetteville State University
Registered Nurse - undefined
Surry Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Surry Community College
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
South College