Gertrude Kamau
Gardner
Summary
I am an aspiring and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student with a solid foundation in nursing and a passion for mental health care. I demonstrate strong clinical skills, compassionate patient care, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. I am eager to leverage clinical training and academic knowledge to contribute to the mental well-being of individuals across the lifespan. I have great communication skills
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Umass Health Alliance Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication administration and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Hopelife Behavioral & Wellness Services
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Recently completed and assignment in Sutter Alta Bates in San Francisco at inpatient detox and Clinical Decision Unit (Jan 2025 to May 2025), Yale Hospital Bridgeport Campus (Jan 2024 to Nov 2024), Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (Feb 2023-Sep 2023) at the inpatient detox unit and Mass General Newton Wellesley Hospital (Aug 2022-Feb 2023).
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA05-2020
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Skills
- Mental health assessment
- Patient confidentiality
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Behavioral interventions
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Lab result interpretation
- Collaborative care planning
- Evidence-based practice
- Health education administration
- Mental health assessment
- Discharge coordination
Certification
BLC: February 2025 to February 2027
ACLS: February 2025 to February 2027
Languages
English
Swahili
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Hopelife Behavioral & Wellness Services
05.2025 - 08.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Umass Health Alliance Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anna Maria College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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