Lya King

Board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 9+ years of nursing experience in emergency medicine, psychiatric crisis stabilization, substance use treatment, and telepsychiatry settings. Experienced treating adult and adolescent patients with psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, suicidality, and co-occurring substance use conditions. Strong background in psychiatric assessment, medication management support, crisis intervention, withdrawal management, and interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare.

RN, Medical Stabilization Detox Program & Medical-Surgical Unit - Bear Valley Health District - Big Bear Lake, CA

(2024-05)

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing alcohol and opioid withdrawal within a medical stabilization detox setting
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms, medication response, and medical complications associated with substance use disorders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe withdrawal management and continuity of care

Travel RN, Emergency Department - AMN Healthcare & Cross Country Healthcare - CA/OR/VT

(2019-01 - 2024-03)

• Delivered emergency nursing care across diverse hospital systems with frequent psychiatric and substance-related presentations
• Cared for patients experiencing suicidality, psychosis, behavioral crises, and substance intoxication
• Developed strong crisis management and rapid clinical decision-making skills

RN, Emergency Department - Ascension Providence Hospital - Waco, TX

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

• Provided emergency nursing care within a 52-bed Level III Trauma Emergency Department
• Managed psychiatric presentations including psychosis, suicidal ideation, agitation, anxiety, and substance-related crises
• Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses

PMHNP Student Practicum - Gateway Mental Hospital and Mental Health Center

(2024-08 - 2024-10)

• Conducted psychiatric evaluations, follow-up assessments, and medication management visits in an outpatient psychiatric setting
• Assisted in treatment of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe psychosis, anxiety disorders, depression, and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and provided patient education regarding psychotropic medications and symptom management

Telepsychiatry PMHNP Student Practicum - Akalaka Nursing Care Group

(2024-10 - 2024-12)

• Conducted supervised telepsychiatric assessments and follow-up visits across the lifespan using HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms
• Assisted with psychopharmacologic treatment planning, medication monitoring, and psychiatric documentation in a virtual outpatient setting

Telepsychiatry PMHNP Student Practicum - Dr. Davina Uchegbu PMHNP Clinical Preceptorship Experience

(2025-01 - 2025-03)

• Conducted supervised psychiatric interviews and medication management visits for adult and pediatric patients through telepsychiatry services
• Performed psychiatric symptom assessments, differential diagnostic evaluations, and treatment follow-up appointments in a virtual outpatient setting

Telepsychiatry PMHNP Student Practicum - Orange Owl Counseling Services

(2025-04 - 2025-06)

• Participated in telehealth-based psychotherapy-focused clinical training including counseling support, treatment planning, and behavioral health education
• Assisted with therapeutic interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and substance use concerns

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - National University (2025-06)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Tarleton State University (2016-12)