Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

ZAINAB A. LAWAL PMHNP-BC

Bowie,MD

Summary

Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong background in outpatient psychiatry, mental health nursing, and progressive care. Experienced in psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology, and therapy across diverse populations. Known for compassionate care, critical thinking, and collaborative patient management. Actively seeking a full-time or part-time PMHNP position to deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VitalMind Health Care
Maryland
04.2025 - Current
  • Perform psychiatric assessments and manage treatment for a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD
  • Prescribe and adjust medications based on patient progress and evidence-based guidelines
  • Educate patients and families on mental health care, medications, and wellness strategies
  • Document clinical notes using Tebra and ICANotes

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Kinera Health Care
Lanham, MD
07.2024 - Current
  • Delivered psychiatric nursing care to patients with acute and chronic mental illness
  • Provided crisis support and medication administration
  • Collaborated with psychiatric providers and social workers to coordinate care
  • Maintained EMR documentation using Credible

Telemetry/Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Doctors Community Hospital
Lanham, MD
08.2021 - Current
  • Manage complex cardiac and medical patients in a high-acuity setting
  • Monitor EKGs, administer IV medications, and respond to emergencies
  • Serve as preceptor and charge nurse, mentoring staff and ensuring continuity of care

Walden University

Maryland
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducted psychiatric evaluations across lifespan using DSM-5 criteria
  • Delivered psychotherapy and medication management
  • Facilitated group therapy and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
  • Treated patients with co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and substance use disorders

Education

MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
01.2024

BSN -

Grand Canyon University
01.2022

ADN -

Prince George's Community College
01.2021

LPN Certificate -

Virginia School of Nursing
01.2011

Skills

  • Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis (DSM-5)
  • Medication Management & Psychopharmacology
  • Individual, Family & Group Therapy
  • Crisis Prevention & De-escalation
  • EMR Systems: EPIC, Credible, ICANotes, Tebra, PointClick
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Culturally Sensitive & Trauma-Informed Care

Certification

  • ANCC PMHNP-BC
  • Maryland APRN - R249743
  • Washington, DC APRN & RN - RN50007507
  • Maryland RN - R24974
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

VitalMind Health Care
04.2025 - Current

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Kinera Health Care
07.2024 - Current

Walden University

01.2022 - 01.2024

Telemetry/Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Doctors Community Hospital
08.2021 - Current

MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

BSN -

Grand Canyon University

ADN -

Prince George's Community College

LPN Certificate -

Virginia School of Nursing
ZAINAB A. LAWAL PMHNP-BC
Want your own profile? Build for free at Resume-Now.com