Veronica Jayce Elliott, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Lithia,FL
Summary
Florida-licensed, board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a background in critical care nursing and in outpatient behavioral health. Provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and culturally competent care for patients across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Tampa, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Competent in assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions across the lifespan, ages 5 and up
- Deliver evidence-based psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions
- Collaborate with psychiatric MD and interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care focused on stabilization and maintenance
- Facilitate crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate levels of care
- Exhibit strong clinical judgment and provide culturally competent care while adhering to ethical and legal standards of mental health care
Clinical Nurse III
St. Joseph’s Hospital, BayCare
Tampa, FL
09.2009 - 12.2024
- Cared for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment, adapting to rapidly changing clinical needs to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided advanced critical care support with CRRT, TTM, Rotoprone therapy, and other specialty treatments.
- Precepted new ICU nurses and those transitioning into critical care, enhancing team competence and confidence as a unit resource.
- Participated in Critical Care Collaborative Committee, Wellness Committee, and ICU Liberation Committee, driving initiatives to improve patient care and staff well-being.
- Dedicated time to family responsibilities while managing an online coaching business. raising 3 children full-time and managing an online coaching business.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
University of Florida, College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida, College of Nursing
Orlando, FL05-2009
Skills
- Psychopharmacology management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Diagnostic interviewing
- Suicide risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma informed care
- Therapeutic communication
- Cultural competency
Certification
- APRN license, State of Florida #APRN11035465
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
- Registered Nurse license, State of Florida #RN9293433
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association (expires August 2028)
Timeline
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse III
St. Joseph’s Hospital, BayCare
09.2009 - 12.2024
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
University of Florida, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida, College of Nursing