Amanda Peter

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner delivering devoted compassionate care to patients. Eager to gain knowledge and excel in my novice role as Nurse Practitioner. Skilled and Detail-oriented in obtaining histories, evaluating, and building proper diagnosis. Offering over ten years in prior nursing experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

(2024-09)

• Provided comprehensive psychiatric services, conducting diagnosis and treatment planning over the lifespan; from age 13
• Evaluate acute and chronic psychiatric needs, MAT

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, per diem - FUTURES RECOVERY HEALTHCARE

(2024-11 - 2025-11)

• Psychiatric evaluations, and medication management
• Manage sever mental illness, with coexisting substance use dependency

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - HEALTH CARE DISTRICT PALM BEACH COUNTY

(2022-10 - 2024-09)

• Dual diagnose and Collaborate with Primary care providers
• Evaluate acute and chronic psychiatric needs, manage medication regimen, and provide Suboxone maintenance

Registered Nurse - HEALTHTRUST WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - Palms West Hospital & St. Lucie Medical Center

(2021-09 - 2022-10)

• Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.

Registered Nurse - AEQUOR HEALTH SERVICES - St. Lucie Medical Center

(2021-01 - 2021-09)

• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
• Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.

Registered Nurse - Delray Medical Center

(2020-03 - 2021-01)

• Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.

Registered Nurse - The Haven

(2019-09 - 2021-01)

• Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and treat symptomology.
• Documented assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Registered Nurse - Palms West Hospital

(2018-10 - 2019-10)

• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health of The Palm Beaches

(2015-10 - 2019-07)

• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
• Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health - Nova Southeastern University (2022-08)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - University of Central Florida (2019-12)

Associate of Science - Nursing - Health Career Institute (2017-08)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Florida Atlantic University (2010-05)

Associate of Arts - Palm Beach State College (2008-08)