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Amina Ali

100 W Indian School Rd Unit 4034

Summary

Dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student with extensive experience in acute medical nursing, adolescent residential mental health, and eating disorder treatment. Proven expertise in therapeutic communication, crisis stabilization, diagnostic reasoning, and trauma-informed care enhances the ability to provide compassionate and effective patient support. Seeking a PMHNP clinical rotation to further develop advanced assessment, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology skills while contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment. Committed to fostering mental wellness and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Progressive Care-Registered Nurse

Banner Health
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide high-acuity medical care including telemetry monitoring, IV drips, and complex clinical assessments.
  • Care for medical patients who also present with mental health conditions and those experiencing withdrawal from substances such as alcohol, opioids, or stimulants.
  • Utilize calm communication, grounding strategies, and de-escalation techniques to maintain safety.
  • Perform medication administration, patient education, frequent reassessment, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
  • Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and social workers to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Precept new nurses and support ongoing clinical development within the unit.


Registered Nurse

Center For Discovery
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Delivered nursing care to adolescents with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma histories, and self-harm behaviors.
  • Conducted MSEs, vitals, behavioral observations, and risk assessments.
  • Supported structured meal interventions, monitored for compensatory behaviors, and provided therapeutic redirection.
  • Administered psychotropic medications and monitored emotional and physiological responses.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary treatment planning with therapists, dietitians, and psychiatrists.



Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University
Aspen, CO
01.2021

Skills

  • Chest tube management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Patient care for dual diagnoses
  • Nursing care for adolescents with mental health challenges
  • Care plan implementation

Accomplishments

    1. Two-Time DAISY Award Nominee

    Recognized twice for delivering exceptionally compassionate, patient-centered care and consistently going above and beyond for patients and families.

    2. Strong Leadership & Preceptor Experience

    Served as a preceptor for new nurses, improving unit performance through mentorship, clinical guidance, and support during high-acuity situations.

    3. Dual Expertise in Acute Care & Behavioral Health

    Developed unique clinical versatility through experience in high-acuity progressive care and adolescent residential mental health, including eating disorders, trauma, and self-harm behaviors.

    4. Proven Ability to Manage Complex, High-Risk Patients

    Successfully cared for patients with medical instability, mental health conditions, and withdrawal symptoms, utilizing therapeutic communication, crisis de-escalation, and precise clinical assessment.

Certification

• Registered Nurse (RN), State of Arizona — Active
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
• CPI / De-Escalation Training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Center For Discovery
08.2022 - 06.2023

Progressive Care-Registered Nurse

Banner Health
01.2022 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University
Amina Ali