Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

BLS/ACLS certified

Compassionate Mental Health Provider with Expertise in Psychopharmacology

Assess, diagnose, and treat adults experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. 
Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Complete initial Assessment/progress notes daily
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals.
Communicate with collaborating Therapist or Specialist regarding patient care.


Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

•	Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, and as indicated family and/or support persons, conducting examinations, observing behaviors, reviewing medical history and related documents, selecting, administering and interpreting assessments, diagnostic instruments, laboratory tests and results
•	Prescribes and/or administers treatments and/or medications and monitors patient progress to achieve optimal outcomes
Designs individualized treatment care plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, development, social and behavioral disorders.
Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications and treatment events.
Works to provide consistent and compassionate patient care focusing on service excellence and the achievement of productivity targets.


Counsel, advise and treat patients with opioid, Heroin, Meth, alcohol and tobacco additions.
Counsel patients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies and addition(s) and adjusting to sobriety.
Prescribe, manage and adjust Suboxone and other Buprenorphine dosages to meet patient needs.
Prescribe medications to assist with meth, alcohol and tobacco addition.
Perform medical rounds on in-patient psychiatric patients (adult &adolescent) on daily basis.
Manage and treat in-patient detox patients, often times with dual diagnosis (psych and addition).
Implements interventions to support the patient short & long. Term health.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
Perform new patient initial psychiatric eval, history and physical examinations.


Administers patient medications as prescribed by physician.
Maintains appropriate documentation for Quality Improvement monitors, Infection Control reports, etc.
Provides education to patients on their prescribed medications, as well as families, and document timely and accurately in the patient’s chart.
Completes transcription of medication orders timely and error free.
Helps identify patient problems, needs and strengths, and suggesting modifications to the treatment plan.
Participates as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations.
Reports unsafe patient conditions and change in status.
Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and intervention.


Through telemedicine, conduct video consultations and message with patients, including assessing, screening, diagnosing and prescribing medication for patients as necessary.
Provide psychiatric services to individuals who otherwise may not have access to care.
Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with licensed therapists.
Works in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.


PMHNP Clinical Rotation

Providing outpatient care to patients showing a change or decline in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions.
Perform patients’ histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend to consultations and appointments.
Prescribe medications following the clinic’s policy, formulator and relevant regulations of the State.
Consult with physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of my qualification.
Put all relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations.
Formulate, execute, and review healthcare education delivered to patients and families for diseases prevention.


Multi-system organ failure. 
Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. 
Chronic/Acute respiratory failure.
Non-healing wounds and infectious diseases.
Ventilators and require weaning.


Charge Nurse

Checks daily on general health, hygiene, and physical appearance of resident. 
Accurately completes daily communication log, written records of individual’s health, data sheets and other documentation requirements.
Reports seizures, accidents, illness or signs of resident's discomfort to charge nurse.
Performs bathing of residents to insure proper cleanliness and safety.
Light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands and companionship.
Activities including health & hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, and recreation. Diapering and bathing clients. 
Maintaining a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of program clients while improving functioning and minimizing interfering behaviors. 


Clinician Assistant

An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and possible diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop and discuss treatment options.

Initial Visit

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Follow-up Visit

A prescription service appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of his/her existing patient's medical history, confirming the need for the prescription service, and issuing a new prescription. It may also involve evaluating any side effects or concerns related to the medication and ensuring that the treatment plan is still appropriate for the patient's needs.

Prescription service

An opportunity for potential patients to discuss their concerns or needs with a provider, or therapist, to determine if their services are a good fit and to receive initial advice or guidance. Many providers offer free or very affordable consultation services with potential patient leads. Providers who add Free consultation as a service receives 2-3 times more prospects.

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