Candace Saine

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 20 years of progressive nursing experience and a strong background in psychiatric nursing, veteran healthcare, care coordination, critical care, rehabilitation, and nursing leadership. Completed a year of supervised PMHNP clinical training providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning in outpatient and partial hospitalization settings. Dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered mental health care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes across diverse populations.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student - New Oakland Family Center - Warren, MI

(2024 - 2025)

• Completed 675 supervised clinical hours under PMHNPs and Psychiatrists
• Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations
• Assisted with psychopharmacologic management and medication monitoring
• Developed treatment plans and provided patient education
• Delivered care in outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) settings
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic, evidence-based care

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator – Community Care - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Detroit, MI

(2017)

• Coordinate care for Veterans receiving community-based medical and behavioral health services
• Review clinical consults for medical necessity and authorization requirements
• Facilitate continuity of care between VA and community providers
• Support high-risk Veterans through care coordination and resource management

Registered Nurse Manager – Psychiatric Unit - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital - Westland, MI

(2016 - 2017)

• Supervised nursing operations within a state-operated inpatient psychiatric facility
• Participated in multidisciplinary treatment planning and IPOS reviews
• Monitored psychiatric evaluations, medication reviews, and patient progress
• Ensured compliance with state regulations and quality standards

Additional Nursing Experience - Various organizations

• Registered Nurse, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Telemetry, ICU, Behavioral Unit
• Registered Nurse Supervisor, Vibra Hospital LTACH
• Registered Nurse, St. John Providence ICU
• Registered Nurse, Select Specialty Hospital LTACH
• Registered Nurse Supervisor/LPN, Heartland Health Care Center
• Licensed Practical Nurse, Lakeland Rehabilitation Center
• Patient Care Technician, Sinai-Grace Hospital ICU
• Medical Assistant, Visiting Physicians Association

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Wayne State University (2025-07)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Wayne State University (2021)

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Oakland Community College (2014)

License Practical Nurse (LPN) - Toledo School of Practical Nursing (2012)

Medical Assistant Diploma - National Institute of Technology (2005)

Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) - Visiting Nurses Association (2001)