Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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ABLAVI A. KOUTA, PMHNP, PMH-APRN
BOYNTON BEACH FL, 33426
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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Dedicated, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with extensive experience providing high-quality mental health care across diverse patient populations. Skilled in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver pharmacological and therapeutic interventions. Adept at creating a supportive and empathetic environment that fosters patient engagement and progress. Effective communicator with demonstrated success in providing mentorship and guidance to newly hired employees. CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Patient-Centered Care • Medication Management • Patient Safety • Crisis Prevention & Intervention Clinical Decision Making • Patient & Family Education • Telehealth Intake & Follow-Ups • Informatics Effective Communication • Regulatory Compliance • Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Patient Advocacy Microsoft Office Suite • Vista • Centricity • Nextgen • Kipu Electronic Medical Records (EMR) • Omnicell PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SALUSCARE – CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT 2023 –
2024
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Adults
Provided immediate psychiatric care and support to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, conducting thorough psychiatric assessments to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
Leveraged leadership skills to mentor and guide nurses to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
Educated patients’ families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies to promote recovery. CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL 2022 –
2023
Psychiatric Nurse - Travel Nurse Contract
Served as Charge Nurse in a forensic unit, counseling patients and families while monitoring and assigning responsibilities to other Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Mental Health Technicians (MHTs).
Assessed patients, handled medication administration and follow-ups, and participated in interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse 2017 - 2020
Worked with quarantined patients and monitored them for signs of COVID-19 infection.
Supervised paraprofessionals and coordinated treatment team meetings with patients and families. EAST ORANGE GENERAL HOSPITAL 2005 –
2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Managed admissions, treatment planning, and discharge of psychiatric patients; organized and followed up with court requirements for involuntary psychiatric admissions. Precepted newly hired employees to psychiatric units.
Provided milieu therapy while monitoring and counseling aggressive and suicidal patients. Prepared patients for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and assisted psychiatrist during procedures.
Helped unit manager with required unit evaluations for quality improvement. Served as founder and organizer of Team Orange and the annual fundraiser for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Collaborated with emergency room (ER) team in crisis intervention for patients; attended professional council meetings. Additional experience: GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, Licensed Practical Nurse - Psychiatric Registered Nurse EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health, Walden University (2022) Relevant Coursework: Advanced Psychopathophysiology, Advanced Psychopharmacology, Approach to Treatments of Psychopathology, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Care Across the Lifespan Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Thomas Edison State College Associate Degree in Nursing, Passaic County Community College Licensed Registered Nurse, Florida & New Jersey
Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse (PMH-APRN) • PMHNP, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certifications: Basic Life Support • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Affiliations: American Psychiatric Nurses Association • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing • Phi Theta Kappa
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