Bilingual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry at Jewish Family and Children Services. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and fluent in Spanish, enhancing community mental health services and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in reducing hospital readmissions through evidence-based interventions and fostering therapeutic alliances.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jewish Family and Children Services
08.2017 - Current
Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based interventions focused on relapse prevention and management strategies.
Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2012
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Virtual mental health services
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Electronic clinical documentation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Medication management
Community outpatient mental health services
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Individualized treatment planning
Accomplishments
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Certification
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - License AP10242
Clinical Director of Outpatient Services at Jewish Family and Children ServicesClinical Director of Outpatient Services at Jewish Family and Children Services