VANESSA MUNOZ, RN, BSN
Big Spring,TX
Summary
A compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a warm personality and excellent communication skills. Committed to championing for high quality care and best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Big Spring State Hospital
2013.04 - Current
- Supervise and manage unit functions and personnel for 48-bed psychiatric unit, including therapeutic milieu management, enhanced psychiatric care, and assessments.
- Specialized training, of nursing professionals and psychiatric aides to ensure high level quality care to diverse psychiatric population.
- Efficient scheduling of nursing staff to adequately cover unit, ensure proper workload, and attain safe staff-to-patient ratios.
- Record audit to ensure standards of documentation for Joint Commission, Medicare, and organizational standards are met.
- Ensure quality care management complies with established departmental policies as well as federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Develop performance indicators, goals, and objectives specific to specialized acute psychiatric unit, systematically review outcomes, and formulate corrective actions as appropriate.
REGISTERED NURSE
Big Spring State Hospital
2008.07 - 2013.04
- Managed delivery of care for 48-bed acute psychiatric male unit
- Performed initial and ongoing individualized mental health assessments, documented observations, and reported psychiatric and medical symptomology to multi-disciplinary team members for continuity of care.
- Delegated nursing tasks appropriately and supervised a team of LPNs and psychiatric aides
- Motivational interviewing and patient advocacy to inspire patient involvement in individualized person-centered recovery plan.
- Communicated changes in patient condition to secure overall health and safety of persons served.
- Precepted, empowered, and engaged new psychiatric nurses to provide high quality, best practice care via nursing competency development.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Big Spring State Hospital
2007.05 - 2008.07
- Mentor to all new LPNs on assigned unit to enhance professional development
- Served as liaison; responded to patient requests with relevant clinical and personal judgement.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, precisely documenting patient information, and monitoring patient responses to treatment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care.
- Responded expediently to psychiatric and medical emergencies to aide patients in time of crisis and to re-establish therapeutic milieu.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Big Spring State Hospital
2005.12 - 2007.05
- Reduced risk of self-harm or injury to patients by close observation and implementation of Joint Commission approved safety measures .
- Supported patients' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening and empathetic responses during difficult situations.
- Swiftly responded to emergency situations.
- Meticulously documented patient progress in electronic medical records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality as required by HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to changes in patient needs or staffing levels within a fast-paced clinical environment.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard College
Big Spring, TX05.2008
Certification
Anticipated 05/31/2026 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) AP369263- ANCC
Licensure
Anticipated 05/31/2026 APRN-CNP, TX, license #AP369263
Expiration 02/28/2026 RN, TX, license #758578
Honors
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Delta Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
- Honoree of Maverick Advantage Distinction
- Dean's List-Fall 2020
- Dean's List-Spring 2021
- Dean's List-Fall 2021
- Dean's List-Spring 2022
Nursing Related Awards
2019-Hospital Hero Award (Health and Human Services Commission)
2012-RN of the Year (Department of State and Human Services)
Practicum Experience
PMHNP Hospitalist Student, Waco Center for Youth-Waco, TX
(Anticipated Start Date: August 2025)
- Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients.
- Initiate appropriate treatment & testing for evaluation of illness based on training and experience.
- Communicate with patients and family members concerning psychiatric issues.
- Provide counseling and instructions to patients regarding biopsychosocial issues.
- Document using EMR system.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement processes.
PMHNP Hospitalist Student, Big Spring State Hospital-Big Spring, TX
(Anticipated Start Date; January 2025)
- Be able to complete a diagnostic interview/intake and biopsychosocial assessment.
- Accurately diagnose and provide effective evidence based treatment for types of disorders i.e. Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
- Effectively analyze data gathered to develop diagnoses and treatment plans
- Utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines for individuals affected by mental illness.
- Demonstrate the ability to present treatment options in plain language
- Assist individuals to identify the best treatment plans that will work for them
- Meetings will be set up between student, preceptor and school faculty at the beginning, middle and end of the rotation to provide an opportunity to establish expectations, collaborate and provide feedback
Membership in professional organizations
Delta Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Member-2022
Golden Key International Honor Society Member-2022
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Big Spring State Hospital
2013.04 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Big Spring State Hospital
2008.07 - 2013.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Big Spring State Hospital
2007.05 - 2008.07
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
Big Spring State Hospital
2005.12 - 2007.05
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard College
Anticipated 05/31/2026 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) AP369263- ANCC
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