
Latoya Gray
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with current outpatient experience managing diverse psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. I am Skilled in diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment planning. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on improving functional outcomes and medication adherence.
Experience
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Avant Interventional Psychiatry - Fayetteville, GA
(2025-07)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including HPI, MSE, and risk assessments
- Diagnosing and managing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and psychotic disorders
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, adjusting based on response and tolerability
- Provide education on medication adherence, side effects, and lifestyle modifications
- Collaborate with therapists and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care
- Utilize evidence-based guidelines to optimize treatment outcomes
PMHNP Student - Avant Interventional Psychiatry - Marietta, GA
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Performed psychiatric assessments and contributed to medication management plans
- Applied DSM-5 criteria to develop differential diagnoses
PMHNP Student - Pediatric & Family Behavioral Health of Georgia - Stockbridge, GA
(2024-03 - 2024-06)
- Completed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and screening tools
- Developed treatment recommendations using evidence-based practices
Clinical Rotation (Psychotherapy Exposure) - Southern Center for Choice Theory - Macon, GA
(2024-07 - 2024-08)
- Observed psychotherapy modalities including CBT-based approaches
- Assisted in behavioral assessments and care planning
Critical Care RN (PACU) - Emory University Hospital - Atlanta, GA
(2021-02 - 2025-07)
- Monitor post-anesthesia patients and manage acute complications
- Interpret EKGs and critical labs; administer IV medications
- Educate patients and coordinate interdisciplinary care
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Telemetry - Atlanta Medical Center - Atlanta, GA
(2018 - 2021)
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - University Hospital of the West Indies - Jamaica
(2016 - 2018)
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Chamberlain University (2022 - 2024)
BSN - Registered Nursing - Northern Caribbean University (2011 - 2015)
