Amaese John
MSN, PMHNP-BC
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Enthusiastic and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered mental health care across the lifespan. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management. Strong background as a registered nurse in mental health settings with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Seeking to begin advanced practice career in a supportive clinical environment focused on quality care and patient recovery.
Experience
Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP) - Outpatient Psychiatry - Texas Tech (Manage Care) Psych. Outpatient South - Abilene, TX
(2026-02)
- Conducted psychiatric assessments, formulated diagnoses, and developed treatment plans for inmates
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications with attention to safety, efficacy, and patient response
- Provided psychoeducation for inmates with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize patients
PMHNP Clinical Practicum – Outpatient/Inpatient Psychiatry - Texas Tech Psychiatry - Midland, TX
(2024-05 - 2024-12)
- Conducted psychiatric assessments, formulated diagnoses, and developed treatment plans under preceptor supervision
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications with attention to safety, efficacy, and patient response
- Provided brief supportive therapy and psychoeducation for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD
- Managed acute psychiatric conditions, including psychosis, suicidality, and substance withdrawal
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize patients and plan safe discharges
- Gained experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
PMHNP Clinical Practicum – Outpatient Psychiatry - San Gabriel Psychiatry - Big Spring, Texas
(2024-03 - 2024-04)
- Assessed, diagnose and treat patients with psychiatric conditions
- Manage and treated patients with acute and chronic mental health disorder and provide referrals when necessary, under preceptor supervision
Charge Nurse – Psychiatric Unit - Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin - Midland, TX
(2022-01 - 2026-01)
- Delivered direct nursing care for patients with acute psychiatric and co-occurring disorders
- Admission, nursing assessments of patients with mental illness and discharges of patients
- Performed patient education and monitored treatment response
- Led therapeutic groups and de-escalated crises using trauma-informed approaches
- Collaborated with the patient care team to achieve high quality patient outcome for patients with mental illness
- Applied nursing judgment through a thorough, systemic approach by applying the nursing process
- Used critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills to provide efficient patient care
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan in coordination with physicians
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric Unit - Peak Behavioral Health Services - Santa Teresa, NM
(2018-11 - 2021-12)
- Admission, discharge of patients, proper nursing assessments of patients with mental illness
- Transcription of Doctors order, medication administration, documentation of care, observation and initiating individualize care plan
- Delegation of duties, specimen collection, monitored vitals and maximizing patient's comfort
Registered Nurse - General Hospital - Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
(2015-08 - 2017-01)
- Delivered high-quality general nursing care to patients
- Admission/Discharge of patients
- General assessment and nursing care of patients with medical conditions
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - The University of Texas at El Paso (2024)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Grand Canyon University (2021)
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing - Central School of Nursing and Midwifery (2015)
Bachelor of Science - Geology - University of Calabar (2005)