2019-2023Various Hospitals Throughout CA and CO
Clinical & Mental Health Care:
- Provided hands-on care for critically ill and high-acuity patients, managing complex medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and infection control.
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic conditions, including COVID-related complications, post-ICU syndrome, and mental health crises.
- Administered emergency medications, assisted with intubation, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy for respiratory distress.
- Prescribed and adjusted medications, including sedatives, analgesics, psychotropics, and controlled substances, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and de-escalation for patients experiencing pandemic-related distress and delirium.
- Delivered patient-centered education on COVID-19, vaccination, long-haul symptoms, and coping strategies for both patients and families.
Technical & Procedural Expertise:
- Utilized telehealth platforms to provide remote assessments, medication management, and continuity of care for quarantined and high-risk patients.
- Ordered, interpreted, and integrated lab tests, imaging, and COVID-19 diagnostics into treatment plans.
- Managed EHR documentation (Epic, Cerner, Meditech) to ensure seamless communication between providers and continuity of care.
- Performed essential bedside procedures, including wound care, catheter insertion, NG tube placement, I&D, and joint injections.
- Assisted in end-of-life care, palliative interventions, and emotional support for patients and families facing critical illness and loss.
Leadership & Intensive Collaboration:
- Worked closely with respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes in rapidly evolving situations.
- Maintained intensive collaboration with families, providing updates, emotional support, and guidance in decision-making under restrictive visitation policies.
- Advocated for healthcare policy changes, mental health access, and resource allocation during the pandemic.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to address pandemic-related burnout, trauma, and healthcare disparities.
- Managed high patient volumes and complex cases, ensuring holistic, patient-centered care in a crisis-driven environment.
2023-Current timeRemedy Psychiatric Services, A Nursing Corporation
Telehealth Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Clinical & Mental Health Care:
- Conduct comprehensive virtual assessments for patients across the lifespan, addressing both primary care and psychiatric concerns.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including mental health disorders, medication management, and comorbid medical conditions.
- Prescribe and adjust psychotropic and general medications, ensuring evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Provide crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning for patients experiencing acute distress.
- Educate patients on medication adherence, therapy options, lifestyle modifications, and holistic approaches to mental health.
- Support patients managing COVID-19-related mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and post-viral complications.
Technical & Procedural Expertise:
- Utilize HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms to deliver remote patient care while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and psychological assessments to guide treatment plans.
- Document all patient interactions in Electronic Health Records (EHR) (e.g., Athena, Simple Practice, IntakeQ) with accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinate telepsychiatry services with therapists and other specialists for collaborative patient care.
- Ensure appropriate management of **controlled substances**, adhering to state and federal prescribing regulations via telehealth.
Leadership & Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- Work closely with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, primary care providers, therapists, and case managers** to ensure comprehensive, integrated patient care.
- Maintain regular communication with patients and families, providing education and reassurance in virtual settings.
- Advocate for mental health accessibility and equitable telehealth services, addressing barriers to care.
- Stay up to date with state and federal telehealth regulations, ensuring compliance with evolving practice guidelines.
- Implement evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to optimize treatment outcomes in a virtual setting.
