Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Intern - PAMOJA PSYCHIATRY - Anaheim, CA
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
- Provided outpatient psychiatric evaluations, follow-up visits, medication management, and individualized treatment planning under clinical supervision.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric assessments, mental status examinations, and psychosocial evaluations to guide DSM-5 diagnosis and evidence-based care.
- Treated patients with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, sleep disorders, and other behavioral health conditions commonly seen in outpatient psychiatry.
- Managed psychopharmacologic treatment, including medication initiation, dose titration, monitoring efficacy, evaluating tolerability, and supporting adherence.
- Assessed suicide risk, self-harm risk, and functional impairment and collaborated with supervising providers on clinical interventions and disposition planning.
- Completed detailed and timely EHR documentation to support continuity, compliance, and quality psychiatric care.
Registered Nurse - COLLEGE HOSPITAL - Costa Mesa, CA
(2025-02)
- Provided inpatient psychiatric care for acutely ill patients with psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, suicidal ideation, and severe behavioral instability.
- Managed patients on 5150 and 5250 involuntary psychiatric holds, including ongoing assessments, medication administration, suicide precautions, safety monitoring, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams to support stabilization, treatment planning, discharge coordination, and continuity of care.
Family Nurse Practitioner - HEALTH SERVICES, FULLERTON COLLEGE - Fullerton, CA
(2018-04 - 2025-12)
- Provided primary care for acute and chronic conditions in a college health setting, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Ordered and interpreted lab and diagnostic tests, managed medications, and developed treatment plans.
- Delivered preventive care, patient education, health counseling and coordinated referrals and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate EHR documentation to support quality, compliance, and ongoing medical care.
Family Nurse Practitioner - MEDICAL CLINIC FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN - Westminster, CA
(2015-03 - 2018-03)
- Delivered comprehensive primary care to pediatric and adult patients with acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, respiratory infections, and skin disorders.
- Performed comprehensive assessment, diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and follow-up care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies, adjusted treatment plans, and coordinated specialty referrals.
- Provided evidence-based care with accurate ICD-10 and CPT documentation in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner - MINUTE CLINIC / CVS HEALTH - Costa Mesa, CA
(2008-09 - 2015-03)
- Practiced independently in a high-volume retail clinic providing primary care assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for acute and chronic conditions in children and adults.
- Performed physical assessments, wellness screenings, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, and managed medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
- Developed individualized treatment plans, provided patient education, and supported treatment adherence.
- Documented clinical care in the EMR and coordinated referrals, laboratory follow-up, and billing-related documentation.
Nursing Instructor, Department of Nursing - CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON - Fullerton, CA
Registered Nurse, Cardiac/Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - ORANGE COUNTY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER - Santa Ana, CA
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL - Fountain Valley, CA