Compassionate PMHNP specializing in comprehensive evaluations, psychotherapy techniques, and medication management. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care planning to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP
Essential Health Care Centers
Minneapolis
10.2025 - Current
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Diagnosis of patients with mental disorders across lifespan.
Provided psychotherapy and medication management for patients with mental illness and substance use disorder, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address and fulfill patients’ comprehensive needs, promoting coordinated care.
Documented patient information using appropriate formats for advanced practice nurses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards.
RN Staff Nurse
Hennepin Healthcare System
Minneapolis
10.2014 - Current
Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings across Hennepin Healthcare System.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Assisted in the coordination of nursing activities to ensure efficient workflow.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and potential complications.
Supported nursing staff through mentorship and training on best practices in care delivery.
Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
PMHNP Student
Better Outlook
Woodbury
08.2021 - 08.2022
Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
Conducted patient diagnoses to identify mental health conditions with mental disorders across lifespan.
Provide psychotherapy, and medication management for patients with mental illness, and substance use disorder.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address and meet patients' comprehensive mental health needs.
Documented patient information accurately using standardized formats for advanced practice nurses.
RN Staff Nurse
Bethesda Hospital - HealthEast
Saint Paul
03.2012 - 10.2014
Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings across Hennepin Healthcare System.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and potential complications, facilitating timely interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
Assisted in the coordination of nursing activities to ensure efficient workflow.
Supported nursing staff through mentorship and training on best practices in care delivery.
RN Staff Nurse
Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis
Minneapolis
10.2005 - 03.2012
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes in the healthcare facility.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
St Paul, MN
12-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
05-2005
Skills
Psychiatric evaluations
Psychotherapy techniques
Medication management
Patient care planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient documentation
Certification
DEA, August 2023
NPI, August 2023
CNP (PMHNP) MN Board Of Nursing, April 2023
PMHNP-BC American Nurses Credentialling Center, January 2023
American Heart Association BLS, December 2025
MN RN License, July 2005
Member, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
PMHNP
Essential Health Care Centers
10.2025 - Current
PMHNP Student
Better Outlook
08.2021 - 08.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Hennepin Healthcare System
10.2014 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Bethesda Hospital - HealthEast
03.2012 - 10.2014
RN Staff Nurse
Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis
10.2005 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at York County PrisonPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) at York County Prison