Vilma Ferrer
Valencia,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner skilled in evidence-based psychiatric assessment, medication management, and treatment planning. Experienced in women’s health and community clinics, delivering culturally responsive and trauma-informed care. Bilingual in Spanish, with expertise in telepsychiatry and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to support underserved and rural populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
PMHNP Student Clinician-Telepsychiatry (700+hours)
Mavenly Consult
Valencia, California
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Preceptor: Zaydee Mercado, DNP, PMHNP
- Delivered telepsychiatric assessments and medication management for adult patients at FQHCs in Fresno and Bakersfield, effectively treating mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and safety and risk assessments, developing evidence-based treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health, ensuring continuity of care and improved patient support
- Delivered culturally responsive, patient-centered care with emphasis on Spanish-speaking and rural populations
Nurse Practitioner
Wesley Health Center (Locum Tenens)
Lancaster, CA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Delivered comprehensive women’s health care as locum tenens in community health center, addressing needs of underserved populations
- Conducted well-woman exams, Pap smears, cervical cancer screening, breast exams, and STI screenings, ensuring early detection and treatment
- Provided family planning services, including contraceptive counseling and management (LARC placement and removal, oral contraceptives, injectables, emergency contraception)
- Executed pregnancy testing, performed early prenatal assessments, provided postpartum follow-up, and coordinated referrals for high-risk obstetric care
- Prescribed medications, ordered diagnostic tests, delivered culturally responsive patient education, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, and maintained accurate EHR documentation
Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care in high-volume outpatient setting, enhancing access for diverse and underserved populations
- Delivered first- and second-trimester prenatal care, conducting obstetric assessments, counseling, patient education, and care coordination to support maternal health
- Performed and interpreted first- and second-trimester obstetric ultrasounds for pregnancy dating, viability assessment, and clinical decision-making
- Provided pregnancy testing, options counseling, and contraceptive management, including LARC placement and removal (IUDs and implants)
- Delivered trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support while maintaining accurate EHR documentation
Nurse Practitioner
Bartz-altadonna Community Health Center
Lancaster, California
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered comprehensive women’s health care across lifespan, focusing on preventive, acute, chronic, prenatal, and postpartum care according to organizational protocols
- Provided gynecologic and reproductive health services, performing well-woman exams, Pap smears, cervical cancer screenings, breast exams, and STI screenings and treatments to promote women's health
- Provide family planning services, including contraceptive counseling and management (LARC placement and removal, oral contraceptives, injectables, emergency contraception)
- Managed common primary care conditions including hypertension, diabetes, anemia, obesity, thyroid disorders, and perimenopausal/menopausal concerns, enhancing patient health outcomes
- Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed patient education, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate EHR documentation
Nurse Practitioner
Curative COVID-19 Immunization Clinic (Temporary)
Palmdale, California
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered COVID-19 immunizations in high-volume community vaccination clinic, ensuring timely and equitable access for all patients
- Provided vaccine-specific training, clinical oversight, and supervision of nursing and ancillary staff
- Assessed patient eligibility, reviewed medical histories, and monitored for post-vaccination adverse reactions
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to vaccinate diverse and underserved populations, addressing healthcare disparities and improving community health
- Documented immunizations, patient education, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR)
Education
Post Master's Degree PMHNP
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA12-2025
Master of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Northridge
Long Beach, CA05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California, CA06-2011
Skills
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Women's health expertise
- Culturally responsive care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based treatment planning
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Nurse Practitioner License- California (Active), License #95014932
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — Volunteer, 2025–Present
Provisional Facilitator, Familia-a-Familia program (Certificate of Graduation, 2025)
Co-facilitate Spanish-language family psychoeducation groups focused on mental illness, recovery, and caregiver support
Provide culturally responsive mental health education and peer support to families within the community
Collaborate with NAMI staff and co-facilitators to promote access to mental health resources
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — Volunteer, 2025–Present
Provisional Facilitator, Familia-a-Familia program (Certificate of Graduation, 2025)
Co-facilitate Spanish-language family psychoeducation groups focused on mental illness, recovery, and caregiver support
Provide culturally responsive mental health education and peer support to families within the community
Collaborate with NAMI staff and co-facilitators to promote access to mental health resources
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Wesley Health Center (Locum Tenens)
04.2025 - 06.2025
PMHNP Student Clinician-Telepsychiatry (700+hours)
Mavenly Consult
08.2024 - 11.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
08.2022 - 06.2025
Nurse Practitioner
Bartz-altadonna Community Health Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Curative COVID-19 Immunization Clinic (Temporary)
05.2021 - 09.2021
Post Master's Degree PMHNP
Western University of Health Sciences
Master of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College