Oct 2026 — Present
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech University
Psychiatric mental health practice and patient care.
Updated CV · 2026
Practice shaped by purpose.
Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and clinical educator with 9+ years of experience across behavioral health, acute care, and nursing education.
Clinical strengths
Clinical practice
Psychiatric assessment · psychopharmacology · medication management · crisis intervention · triage · acute and behavioral health nursing
Education & communication
Clinical instruction · pharmacology education · student mentorship · scientific communication · patient and family education
Quality & collaboration
Evidence-based practice · patient safety · care coordination · interdisciplinary collaboration · clinical documentation · HIPAA compliance
Selected experience
2026 — Present
Remote PMHNP-BC (Provider)
Teletherapeutics
Provides remote psychiatric mental health care as a board-certified provider.
Sep 2026 — Present
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
StarCare Specialty Health System · Lubbock County Detention Center · Lubbock, TX
Provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management; assesses suicide and behavioral risk; delivers crisis intervention; and coordinates individualized care.
Apr 2026 — Present
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Denver College of Nursing
Teaches classroom and clinical nursing, evaluates student performance, and develops clinical judgment, medication safety, and patient-care skills.
2025 — Sep 2026
Adjunct Clinical Instructor / Pharmacology Educator
Galen College of Nursing
Provides clinical and pharmacology instruction, mentors nursing students, and reinforces evidence-based practice, medication knowledge, and patient safety.
Dec 2025 — Mar 2026
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
Taught nursing and healthcare concepts, supported clinical learning, and mentored students in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
2025 — 2026
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Neuron Psychiatric
Conducted mental health assessments, developed treatment plans, managed medications, and coordinated evidence-based care.
2025 — 2026
Registered Nurse — Behavioral Health
West Oak
Delivered inpatient psychiatric nursing care, medication administration, crisis de-escalation, patient monitoring, and discharge support.
Jan 2019 — Aug 2021
Registered Nurse — Behavioral Health
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center
Provided acute inpatient and crisis-stabilization care, assessment, medication administration, therapeutic de-escalation, and discharge planning.
Apr 2017 — Dec 2018
Registered Nurse — Behavioral Health
Intracare Behavioral Hospital
Provided inpatient psychiatric care, patient assessment, medication support, therapeutic communication, and family education.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Psychiatric and Mental Health · University of South Alabama · 2026
Master of Science in Nursing
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing · University of South Alabama · 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing · 2017
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Jersey College · 2015
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Certifications & credentials
PMHNP-BC
Board certified · American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
State credentials
Washington · Texas · Arizona · New Mexico
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red Cross
Crisis Prevention Intervention
CPI Blue Card
SAMA
Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression
NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN
National nursing licensure examinations passed