Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Bayview Hunters Point Foundation - San Francisco, CA
(2026-07)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, follow-up visits, and physical examinations for adults with opioid use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions.
- Independently prescribe and manage methadone treatment, including admission and maintenance dosing, dose adjustments, and ongoing medication management based on comprehensive clinical assessment, withdrawal symptoms, treatment response, and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reconciliation by reviewing prescription and over-the-counter medications to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, and other safety concerns related to methadone treatment.
- Perform mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, withdrawal assessments, and ongoing evaluation of treatment response and medication effectiveness.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate integrated psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment.
- Provide patient education regarding methadone therapy, medication adherence, overdose prevention, naloxone use, and harm reduction strategies.
- Utilize Epic electronic health records (EHR) for clinical documentation, medication reconciliation, order entry, and coordination of care while ensuring compliance with DEA, CURES, SAMHSA, federal, state, and California Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) regulations.
Registered Nurse - San Francisco Department of Public Health – Whole Person Integrated Care Program - San Francisco, CA
(2024-08)
- Provide integrated nursing care across urgent care (Maria X Martinez), medical respite, and sobering center settings for medically and psychiatrically complex individuals experiencing housing instability, substance use disorders, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions
- Manage care for up to 50 clients in medical respite with complex medical conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders, supporting stabilization, medication adherence, and continuity of care
- Perform triage and comprehensive physical and mental status assessments in high-acuity urgent care and sobering center environments
- Provide care to clients enrolled in the SCOPE (Sobering Center Opioid Program), conducting ongoing assessment of opioid withdrawal and administering medications per protocol, including buprenorphine formulations (sublingual and extended-release), to support stabilization and engagement in treatment
- Collaborate with BEAM (Bringing Expanded Access to MOUD) providers via real-time consultation to discuss patient cases and support buprenorphine initiation and continuity of care for opioid use disorder
- Respond to opioid overdose emergencies by administering naloxone (Narcan), providing immediate stabilization, and coordinating transfer to a higher level of care
- Utilize trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral crises and enhance patient engagement
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, interpret laboratory findings, and support discharge planning and linkage to ongoing medical and substance use treatment services
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric Emergency Services & Inpatient Psychiatry (7B & 7C) - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital - San Francisco, CA
(2022-10 - 2024-08)
- Delivered care to patients with severe psychiatric conditions, including psychosis, suicidality, mood disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders in high-acuity emergency and inpatient settings
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments, supporting diagnostic formulation and clinical decision-making
- Administered and monitored psychotropic medications, assessing for therapeutic response, adverse effects, and need for escalation of care
- Performed suicide risk assessments and provided care for patients on involuntary psychiatric holds (5150), ensuring safety and appropriate level of care
- Applied crisis intervention and trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to manage agitation and reduce the use of restraints and seclusion
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams to support treatment planning, patient stabilization, and safe disposition
Staff Nurse II – Acute Care / Emergency Department - Sutter Health – Eden Medical Center - Castro Valley, CA
(2022-04 - 2022-10)
- Completed a structured new graduate nurse residency program with training in acute care, emergency response, IV therapy, and management of medically complex patients
- Provided nursing care to patients with diverse medical and psychiatric conditions, performing assessments, medication administration, and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital setting
Public Health Nurse - Mental Health Association of San Mateo County - Redwood City, CA
(2021-10 - 2022-04)
- Provided community-based nursing care to individuals with chronic psychiatric conditions residing in supportive housing
- Assisted with medication management, monitored physical health concerns, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support stability and recovery
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience - Walden University PMHNP Clinical Practicum
(2025-01 - 2026-12)
- Bayview Hunters Point Foundation: Conducted psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for adults with complex mental health and substance use disorders under PMHNP supervision; Developed differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management recommendations; Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support integrated behavioral healthcare
- Southern Coast Children's Mental Health Services: Conducted psychiatric assessments and follow-up visits for children and adolescents under PMHNP supervision; Participated in diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, medication management, and patient/family education; Assisted in the management of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and other behavioral health conditions
- Mercie Health: Provided psychiatric assessment and follow-up care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults under PMHNP supervision; Developed evidence-based treatment plans and medication management recommendations; Evaluated and treated patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders
- Salvage Psychiatry: Conducted psychiatric evaluations and medication management follow-up visits across the lifespan under PMHNP supervision; Performed comprehensive psychiatric assessments and supported development of individualized treatment plans; Provided psychoeducation and collaborated with supervising providers regarding diagnosis and ongoing treatment recommendations
