Kabao Yang

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with nursing experience in high-acuity behavioral health, correctional medicine, and state forensic facilities. Proven expertise in crisis de-escalation, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and managing complex comorbidities. Committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate psychiatric care and improving patient outcomes through clinical excellence and therapeutic communication.

Registered Nurse, Contractor - Coalinga State Hospital - Coalinga, CA

(2024-03)

• Provide high-level nursing care within a maximum-security forensic facility.
• Execute crisis prevention interventions (CPI) to de-escalate volatile situations and maintain unit safety.

Registered Nurse, Contractor - Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - Corcoran, CA

(2023-12 - 2024-03)

• Managed care for patients undergoing detoxification and substance abuse recovery.
• Facilitated care transitions and coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of treatment.

Charge Registered Nurse - Exodus Recovery - Fresno, United States

(2021-06 - 2024-01)

• Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments and initiated immediate interventions for changes in acuity.
• Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors in an acute setting.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop comprehensive plans for patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse - River Vista Behavioral Hospital - Madera, CA

(2023-09 - 2023-12)

• Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments and initiated immediate interventions for changes in acuity.
• Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors in an acute setting.
• Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop comprehensive plans for patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse/Care Manager - Wellpath - Fresno, CALIFORNIA

(2021-06 - 2023-09)

• Led the nursing team in a correctional setting, overseeing admissions, discharges, and daily sick calls.
• Performed mental health screenings and physical assessments for psychiatric intake.

Mental Health Worker - Exodus Recovery - Fresno, CA

(2021-05 - 2021-06)

• Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to support patients in achieving individualized treatment goals.
• Contributed to a safe clinical environment by strictly adhering to regulatory guidelines and participating in team-based problem-solving.

Temp Nursing Assistant - Valley Children's Hospital, COVID 19 LABOR POOL - Madera, CA

(2020-04 - 2021-03)

• Served in a lead coordinator role, managing staff workflows and ensuring the maintenance of a sanitized, high-safety environment during a public health crisis.

Patient Care Assistant - In Home Support Services - Fresno, CA

(2017-02 - 2019-02)

• Provided personalized bedside care and ADL support for patients with mobility limitations, focusing on injury prevention and comfort.

Master of Science - Nursing, Specialization in PMHNP - National University (2025-06)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Capella University (2022-09)

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing - Fresno City College (2020-12)