Vivienne Graves, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
PBG
Summary
Career motivated highly skilled board-certified PMHNP and family practice APRN, with more than 26 years of mental health and medical practice in ICU; Acute Care Hospitalist; ER; Urgent Care; Women's Health; Mental Health; Substance abuse; Public Health Clinics; Office and Primary Care clinics and VA inpatient hospital Acute care and Primary Care Clinics. Compassionate and dedicated psychiatric mental nurse practitioner experience in mental health care specializing in substance abuse treatment and emergency medicine. Proficient in providing high quality patient care throughout comprehensive assessment diagnosis and treatment planning strong advocate for mental health awareness and community support, with proven track record of improving patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings. Family Practice APRN with extensive experience and strength in patient/family communications and quality evidence-based health care delivery. Highly trained and flexible under health care current dynamic and constant changing environment. Works well in fast paced inpatient hospital, ER and outpatient Urgent Care, Office and Primary Care Clinics.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
Department of Veterans Affair
West Palm Beach
04.2003 - Current
- Company Overview: West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
- Provides acute inpatient and outpatient mental health and primary care of male and female veterans;
- Manage chronic and acute mental heath and medical problems;
- Preforms Acute, UC and Primary care assessments, H+Ps;
- Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic test and procedures, provide accurate diagnoses and prescribes medications and appropriate referrals and consults.
- Perform accurate VA Compensation and Pension Evaluation Exams.
- Clinical instructor and preceptor for NP students, FAU, Barry and Palm Beach Atlantic Universities.
- West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
Medical Duty Officer APRN
United States Army Medical Command
Miami
11.2007 - 01.2025
- US Army MAJOR; Serves as Mental health snd Medical Duty Officer;
- Battalion Mental health and Medical Provider for US Army personnel, served in several overseas and state side deployments providing medical care for injured and wounded US Army Soldiers in US Army Medical Centers, ER, US Army Correctional facilities; Troop Medical Clinics and Field clinics and hospitals.
- Collaborated with other organizations to coordinate joint efforts in responding to emergencies.
APRN Mental Health Per Diem
Treatment Centers of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and assessment for a patient in an outpatient and emergency setting develop and implement individual treatment plans for patients with various mental health conditions including substance abuse disorders collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and ensure continuity of services educate patient and family about mental health treatment options and coping strategies.
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff and students, and psychiatric care practices.
- Primary Care and Mental Health care to include Histories and Physical Assessment, Mental health evaluation and treatment of Adults and Teens in an Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Center.
APRN Hospitalist, Per Diem
In care Medical Services
West Palm Beach
09.2006 - 11.2013
- Hospitalist APRN rounding on patients in 3 Acute Care Hospitals, assessing and performing H +Ps, follow up care, diagnosis, prescribed medications order and interprets labs and diagnostic procedures, do appropriate referrals and consults for critically ill patients in ICU, Telemetry, and Med-surgical units.
APRN
Palm Beach County Health Department
Delray Beach
06.1999 - 04.2003
- Independently managed medical care of patients in a county health department, in adult, pediatrics, Infectious Disease and TB Clinic, Supervised RN, medical assistants and support staff.
- Clinical instructor and Preceptor for FAU and Barry Students.
- Essential medical provider for the 2001 Anthrax outbreak at the AMI facility South Palm Beach County, providing medical assessment, treatment and education for the exposed patients in collaboration with CDC personnel.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2024
DNP - Terminal Nursing Degree
University of Florida
Gainesville05.2010
MSN - Advanced Practice Nurse; Women's Health Certificate
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton05.1999
BSN -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton05.1995
Skills
- Accurate psychiatric and medical history and physical assessment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Accurate documentation
- Mental health assessment
- Patient care management
- Experienced in Telehealth care
- Experience with multiple EHR systems
References
Available on Request
Community Service
Volunteer Medical Provider NP, several Palm Beach County Free Medical Clinics, We Care Clinic, Mission Clinic of the Palm Springs
Professional Associations
- Florida Nurses Association, West Palm Beach, FL, 11/01/99, Present
- American Nurses Association, West Palm Beach, FL, 11/01/99, Present
- PBC Nurse Practitioner Council, West Palm Beach, FL, 11/01/99, Present
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, West Palm Beach, FL, 11/01/99, Present
Timeline
APRN Mental Health Per Diem
Treatment Centers of the Palm Beaches
05.2014 - 11.2017
Medical Duty Officer APRN
United States Army Medical Command
11.2007 - 01.2025
APRN Hospitalist, Per Diem
In care Medical Services
09.2006 - 11.2013
APRN
Department of Veterans Affair
04.2003 - Current
APRN
Palm Beach County Health Department
06.1999 - 04.2003
Post-Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Liberty University
DNP - Terminal Nursing Degree
University of Florida
MSN - Advanced Practice Nurse; Women's Health Certificate
Florida Atlantic University
BSN -
Florida Atlantic University
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