Vilma Ferrer
Valencia,CA
Summary
Compassionate Women’s Health and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing integrated care throughout the reproductive lifespan. Specializes in psychiatric assessments and individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health. Advocates for trauma-informed care and promotes mental health literacy in diverse populations. Fluent in Spanish, ensuring effective communication in various healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
TeleMed2U
04.2026 - Current
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatment regimens.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to empower informed decision-making.
- Participated in telehealth consultations to improve access to mental health care for remote patients.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records consistently and accurately.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases or difficult diagnoses.
- Connected patients with community resources to support ongoing recovery and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with a diverse population, including individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Researched the latest clinical studies related to mental health treatments.
- Referred patients to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists for more specialized treatment.
PMHNP Student Clinician - Telepsychiatry
Mavenly Consult
Valencia, USA
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and evidence-based treatment planning for adult patients served by FQHCs in Fresno and Bakersfield.
- Managed treatment for mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders, enhancing patient stability and well-being.
- Performed safety and risk assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to effectively address social determinants of health.
- Provided culturally responsive psychiatric care for Spanish-speaking and rural populations, improving access to mental health services.
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health (Locum Tenens)
Wesley Health Center
Lancaster, USA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted well-woman exams, Pap smears, STI screenings, and treatment; offered family planning services including LARC; performed early prenatal assessments and postpartum follow-up; prescribed medications and coordinated care.
- Provided comprehensive women's health care in community health center, improving access for underserved populations.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health & Reproductive Care
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Los Angeles, USA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Delivered high-volume reproductive and sexual health care through prenatal care, obstetric ultrasounds, pregnancy options counseling, and contraceptive management, ensuring trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for diverse populations.
- Educated patients on reproductive health and preventive care services.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
Nurse Practitioner - Community Health / Women's Health
Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center
Lancaster, USA
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided comprehensive women's health and primary care across lifespan, managing gynecologic, reproductive, prenatal, postpartum, and chronic conditions to enhance patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health practices.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA12-2025
Master of Science - Nursing (Women's Health NP)
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06-2011
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
- Safety & Risk Assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Mental Health Integration
- Perinatal & Postpartum Care
- Women’s Mental Health
- Trauma-informed care
- Remote Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient health education
- Bilingual: English / Spanish
Certification
- PMHNP-BC, ANCC
- WHNP-BC, NCC
- Nurse Practitioner License, California, Active
- NP Licensure, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pending
- DEA & NPI, Active
- BLS, American Heart Association
Credentials
- WHNP-BC
- PMHNP-BC
Community And Volunteer Engagement
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Volunteer, 2025, Present, Provisional Facilitator, Familia-a-Familia Program - Spanish-language psychoeducation and family support
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
TeleMed2U
04.2026 - Current
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health (Locum Tenens)
Wesley Health Center
04.2025 - 06.2025
PMHNP Student Clinician - Telepsychiatry
Mavenly Consult
08.2024 - 11.2025
Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health & Reproductive Care
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
08.2022 - 06.2025
Nurse Practitioner - Community Health / Women's Health
Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Post-Master's Certificate - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Sciences
Master of Science - Nursing (Women's Health NP)
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Science - Nursing
Antelope Valley College