Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Alliance Psychiatric Group (APG) / Psychiatry Medical Practitioners, Inc. - California
(2026-01)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, follow-up assessments, and medication management across the lifespan.
- Diagnose and treat patients with ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, insomnia, OCD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders using DSM-5 criteria.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications while evaluating treatment effectiveness and medication side effects.
- Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic testing related to psychiatric treatment and medication management.
- Provide supportive psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and counseling to patients and families.
- Perform suicide risk assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, and referrals for higher levels of care when indicated.
- Manage a high-volume outpatient caseload while maintaining timely and accurate documentation using Practice Fusion and Epic EMR systems.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotation - Progeny Psychiatric Clinic - Irvine, California
(2024-08 - 2025-02)
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and follow-up visits for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in an outpatient psychiatric clinic.
- Managed complex psychiatric conditions including ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and psychotic disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans incorporating psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and supportive interventions.
- Managed high patient caseloads under minimal supervision while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and continuity of care.
- Performed suicide risk assessments during patient visits, provided crisis intervention, and developed safety plans for at-risk patients.
- Participated in REMS program management and administered long-acting injectable antipsychotic medications (LAIs).
- Provided supportive therapy, psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, and medication counseling to patients and families.
Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit - UCI Health Los Alamitos - Los Alamitos, California
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Provided care for high-acuity telemetry and medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, identified acute changes, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Telemetry & Medical-Surgical - Multiple California Facilities - California
(2020-01 - 2024-12)
- St. Joseph Hospital
- Kaiser Permanente South Bay
- Kaiser Permanente Irvine
- Kaiser Permanente Vallejo
- Kaiser Permanente San Rafael
- Managed high-acuity cardiac, telemetry, and medical-surgical patients across multiple healthcare systems.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms and responded rapidly to clinical deterioration and emergencies.
- Provided care for patients with CHF, stroke, COVID-19, and complex medical conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg/Telemetry - MarinHealth Medical Center & UCSF Medical Center - California
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to telemetry and medical-surgical patients in tertiary care settings.
Charge Nurse – Telemetry - MarinHealth Medical Center & UCSF Medical Center - California
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Directed daily unit operations and coordinated patient assignments in a telemetry setting.
- Led patient safety initiatives and promoted quality improvement measures.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Multiple California Facilities - California
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
- Stabilized trauma and emergency patients in high-acuity emergency department settings.
- Assisted with emergency codes, critical interventions, and rapid patient stabilization.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse - Multiple California Facilities - California
(2009-01 - 2012-12)
- Performed hemodialysis treatments and monitored patient responses during dialysis procedures.
- Managed vascular access care and monitored for dialysis-related complications.
