Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Faculty

• Mar 2022 - Present

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Mar 2022 - Present

Creator

• Sep 2019 - Present

www.virtuesofmentalhealth.com - Website dedicated to mental health education - Blog - Current events in mental health www.virtuesofmentalhealth.com - Website dedicated to mental health education - Blog - Current events in mental health

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Co-Developer

• Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

Co-developing with Holly Villoria FNP, PMHNP on direct mental health services program for Friendship Shelter (ASL) Co-developing with Holly Villoria FNP, PMHNP on direct mental health services program for Friendship Shelter (ASL)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

• Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment (HMIOT) Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment (HMIOT)

Clinical Professor

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

Provide clinical instruction to registered nursing students in the Master of Nursing-Entry graduate program Specializing in psychiatric nursing, including acute, geropsychiatry, substance abuse, adolescents mental health, and community health Provide clinical instruction to registered nursing students in the Master of Nursing-Entry graduate program Specializing in psychiatric nursing, including acute, geropsychiatry, substance abuse, adolescents mental health, and community health

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

• May 2017 - Apr 2019

Adult acute psychiatric inpatient Chemical Dependency Unit Adult acute psychiatric inpatient Chemical Dependency Unit

Crisis Stabilization Unit Registered Nurse

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

Responsible for the delivery of coordinated clinical nursing care on a Laterman- Petris-Short Act (LPS) designated outpatient psychiatric receiving unit and crisis stabilization unit. Provide nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient's… Show more Responsible for the delivery of coordinated clinical nursing care on a Laterman- Petris-Short Act (LPS) designated outpatient psychiatric receiving unit and crisis stabilization unit. Provide nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient's condition is severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees direct patient care, performs patient assessments, Behavioral Health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation and is responsible to ensure safety at all times. Other duties include patient and family education, health and medication education, treatment and discharge planning. Provide treatment and discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers, families, and all relevant internal and external resources. Responsible for the management of the Crisis stabilization unit clinical activities and will coordinate the plan of care with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Emphasis is placed upon the effective assessment of the client's needs, safety, effective available resources and delivery of mental health services to include: crisis intervention, medication support and potential admission to a Behavioral Health Unit. Show less Responsible for the delivery of coordinated clinical nursing care on a Laterman- Petris-Short Act (LPS) designated outpatient psychiatric receiving unit and crisis stabilization unit. Provide nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient's… Show more Responsible for the delivery of coordinated clinical nursing care on a Laterman- Petris-Short Act (LPS) designated outpatient psychiatric receiving unit and crisis stabilization unit. Provide nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient's condition is severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees direct patient care, performs patient assessments, Behavioral Health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation and is responsible to ensure safety at all times. Other duties include patient and family education, health and medication education, treatment and discharge planning. Provide treatment and discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers, families, and all relevant internal and external resources. Responsible for the management of the Crisis stabilization unit clinical activities and will coordinate the plan of care with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Emphasis is placed upon the effective assessment of the client's needs, safety, effective available resources and delivery of mental health services to include: crisis intervention, medication support and potential admission to a Behavioral Health Unit. Show less

Charge Registered Nurse

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

House Supervisor experience Charge Nurse experience Spectrum of severe mental illness (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, psychotic diagnoses) to mood disorders, and substance abuse Provide interpersonal and culturally diverse care to socioeconomically diverse populations of San Diego County Charge Nurse in specialized units including Acute Psychiatric, Forensics (Border Patrol/Federal Bureau of Prisons), Detoxification, and GeroPsychiatrics House Supervisor experience Charge Nurse experience Spectrum of severe mental illness (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, psychotic diagnoses) to mood disorders, and substance abuse Provide interpersonal and culturally diverse care to socioeconomically diverse populations of San Diego County Charge Nurse in specialized units including Acute Psychiatric, Forensics (Border Patrol/Federal Bureau of Prisons), Detoxification, and GeroPsychiatrics

Registered Nurse/Wellness Coach

• Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

Center Star ACT Program Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients. Provides individual supportive counseling and symptom management. Educates and support clients and family members. Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history and physical health needs as part of the treatment team. In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as… Show more Center Star ACT Program Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients. Provides individual supportive counseling and symptom management. Educates and support clients and family members. Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history and physical health needs as part of the treatment team. In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans. Dispenses and accounts for all prescribed medication. Responds appropriately to medical emergencies. Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines and other materials used in promoting health. Provides individual and group wellness coaching and education. Maintain the distinction between therapeutic and social relationships. Coordinates with primary physicians and health care personnel to determine physical capabilities and nutritional needs. Conducts health and wellness screenings/assessments for assigned clients. Counsels clients on basis rules of good nutrition, promotes physical activity, and healthy choices to improve their quality of life. Assists in administering Patient Assistance Program, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all aspects. Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serves as a back-up to evening and weekend staff as needed. Assists Psychiatrist in administering and evaluating medications prescribed by Psychiatrist, evaluating medication effectiveness, side effects, and complications; and arranging for lab work according to protocol. Participates in and represents program at Medication Monitoring Committee meetings; acts as liaison with Program Psychiatrist to obtain corrections to documentation and adjustments to procedures as needed. Show less Center Star ACT Program Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients. Provides individual supportive counseling and symptom management. Educates and support clients and family members. Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history and physical health needs as part of the treatment team. In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as… Show more Center Star ACT Program Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients. Provides individual supportive counseling and symptom management. Educates and support clients and family members. Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history and physical health needs as part of the treatment team. In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans. Dispenses and accounts for all prescribed medication. Responds appropriately to medical emergencies. Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines and other materials used in promoting health. Provides individual and group wellness coaching and education. Maintain the distinction between therapeutic and social relationships. Coordinates with primary physicians and health care personnel to determine physical capabilities and nutritional needs. Conducts health and wellness screenings/assessments for assigned clients. Counsels clients on basis rules of good nutrition, promotes physical activity, and healthy choices to improve their quality of life. Assists in administering Patient Assistance Program, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all aspects. Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serves as a back-up to evening and weekend staff as needed. Assists Psychiatrist in administering and evaluating medications prescribed by Psychiatrist, evaluating medication effectiveness, side effects, and complications; and arranging for lab work according to protocol. Participates in and represents program at Medication Monitoring Committee meetings; acts as liaison with Program Psychiatrist to obtain corrections to documentation and adjustments to procedures as needed. Show less

Resident Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

Counselor Support Staff

• May 2012 - Jul 2013

EMT

• Jun 2007 - Nov 2007