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Yesenia Montoya

Santa Teresa,NM

Summary

Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years experience in inpatient psychiatry providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and the application of effective crisis intervention techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Southwest Psychiatry
El Paso, Texas
03.2025 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for diverse patient populations.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans addressing individual mental health needs.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
  • Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices.
  • Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment strategies as needed.

Charge Nurse/ECT NURSE

El Paso Behavioral Health System
El Paso, TX
08.2015 - 03.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize workflow and enhance patient care quality.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards within the facility.

Education

Masters Degree - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Medication management
  • Child and adolescent psychiatry
  • Geriatric psychiatry
  • Bipolar disorder treatment
  • Multidisciplinary treatment planning
  • Psychiatric diagnosis
  • Psychotherapy techniques

Practicum Experience

Completed my PMHNP practicum at Haracec Complete Health Care, in  El Paso, TX. Preceptor experience  under Dr. Aghaegbulam Uga, a psychiatrist specializing in addiction, psychotic disorders, and psychosomatic medicine. Psychotherapy experience completed under Simone Bossman, LCSW.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Southwest Psychiatry
03.2025 - Current

Charge Nurse/ECT NURSE

El Paso Behavioral Health System
08.2015 - 03.2025

Masters Degree - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Yesenia Montoya