TERESA J ROZARIO
Corona,CA
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a 9 years of progressive experience as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health settings, delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care across acute environments. Strong foundation in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for clinical judgement, therapeutic communication, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate, ethical, and culturally responsive mental health care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Oversees and coordinate the daily operations of the department to be in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and CMS standards.
- Performs as a role model and consistently demonstrate an advanced level of expertise and enhanced communication skills.
- Provide high quality and safe patient care.
- Assess and documents patient physical and psychosocial condition, as well as response to care.
- Administers patient medications, treatments, and procedures in a safe, effective manner.
- Consistently ensures nursing practice is evidence-based, within scope of licensure, and compliant with hospital-wide standards of nursing care.
- Mentor/Orient New Nurses
Psychiatric Nurse II /Charge Nurse
UCI Medical Center
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Provide high quality and safe patient care.
- Assesses and evaluates staff, contributes to their continuing development as healthcare professionals.
- Develops patient goals consistent with treatment plans, standards of practice, and patient preference.
- Assess and documents patient physical and psychosocial condition, as well as response to care.
- Reviews, evaluates, and communicates patient test results within a timely manner with the treatment team.
- Consistently ensures nursing practice is evidence-based, within scope of licensure, and compliant with hospital-wide standards of nursing care.
- Administers patient medications, treatments, and procedures in a safe, effective manner.
- Collaborates with staff and members of the healthcare team, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines, primary, and support staff.
Psychiatric Nurse /Charge RN
Newport Bay Hospital, Newport Beach CA
Newport Beach, CA
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised on a 36-bed adult unit of a psychiatric facility, specializing in rapid stabilizing and crisis interventions.
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 36 patients per day.
- Responded to volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues.
- Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders for restraint.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bel Torren Villa Convalescent Hospital, Bellflower CA
Bellflower, CA
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Monitoring patient’s condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible case and advise.
- Observing and interpreting patient’s symptoms and communicating them to physicians.
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurement, administered injections and IV etc) and fill in patient’s chart.
- In charge of new admission and discharge patient in the facility.
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
Quality Assurance Analyst
QTC Management, Diamond Bar CA
Diamond Bar, CA
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible for satisfactory completion of QTC Medical Quality Assurance Training Program
- Provide quality assurance for general medical and specialty examination reports
- Responsible for the timeliness and quality of medical reports
- Interface with physicians and healthcare extenders and provide case specific feedback as necessary
- Meet personal productivity and quality goals
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
- Mentor Quality Assurance Trainee
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA10-2025
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA11.2013
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
North Orange County ROP
Anaheim, CA09.2012
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - undefined
Regan Carrier Institute
Monterey Park, CA09.2009
Psychiatric Technician - undefined
Mt. San Antonio College
West Covina, CA12.2007
Skills
- RN Lic# 95119766 (Expires 05/2026)
- NP and NP Furnishing Lic # 95037780 (Expires 05/2026)
- NPI # 1992661839
- BLS (Expires 03/2026)
- Computer Experience – Microsoft word, Excel, Power point, Excellent in making various brochure
- Language – English, Bangla, Hindi
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Dedicated to maintaining a professional and supportive attitude
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Medication management
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse II /Charge Nurse
UCI Medical Center
09.2018 - 01.2022
Psychiatric Nurse /Charge RN
Newport Bay Hospital, Newport Beach CA
06.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse (RN)
Bel Torren Villa Convalescent Hospital, Bellflower CA
05.2017 - 11.2017
Quality Assurance Analyst
QTC Management, Diamond Bar CA
11.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
North Orange County ROP
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - undefined
Regan Carrier Institute
Psychiatric Technician - undefined
Mt. San Antonio College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
West Coast University