Franca Isename

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 10+ years of progressive nursing experience, including 4+ years in inpatient behavioral health. Experienced in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and medication management across inpatient, outpatient, substance use, and telepsychiatry settings. Strong background in acute psychiatric nursing, patient safety, and interdisciplinary behavioral health care.

Seeking full-time PMHNP role in outpatient, inpatient, or community mental health settings.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Tinka Health Services - Herndon, VA

(2025-04)

Telehealth/Outpatient

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across lifespan populations
• Diagnose and manage MDD, GAD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans with medication management
• Provide medication education and monitor therapeutic response and side effects
• Order and interpret diagnostic labs to guide clinical decision-making
• Collaborate with supervising providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver psychiatric care via telehealth platforms

PMHNP Clinical Training – Inpatient & Substance Use Psychiatry - River Region Psychiatry / Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna, GA

(2025-04 - 2025-08)

• Conducted psychiatric assessments for acute and chronic mental health conditions
• Assisted with psychopharmacologic treatment planning and medication management
• Supported crisis evaluations and stabilization recommendations under supervision
• Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning for dual-diagnosis patients

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Inpatient Psychiatry) - Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur, AL

(2021-08)

• Provide direct care to patients with acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications, assessing effectiveness and side effects
• Perform suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans
• Supervise LPNs and CNAs and support onboarding of new staff
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and facilitate escalation of care

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical / VA Healthcare - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Birmingham, AL

(2020-05 - 2021-08)

• Provided high-acuity medical-surgical nursing care to veteran population
• Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, supporting clinical staff development
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care and discharge planning

RN Case Manager / Telehealth Nurse - VITAS Healthcare Hospice Services - Manassas, VA

(2018-07 - 2021-08)

• Managed complex hospice patient care using telehealth and home-based coordination
• Developed individualized care plans focused on symptom management and quality of life
• Provided patient and family education regarding disease progression and end-of-life care

Clinical Nurse III – Medical-Surgical Orthopedics - Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington, VA

(2016-12 - 2020-05)

• Delivered high-quality inpatient orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing care
• Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor supporting staff education and unit operations
• Ensured adherence to safety and quality standards across patient care continuum

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Herzing University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Western Governors University

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Nursing - Global Health College

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Southern Connecticut State University