KARISHMA NARAYAN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Los Angeles
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NICU Travel Nurse
CA
06.2023 - Current
- Travel RN to Level III NICU
- Charge Nurse experience included
- Floated to PICU and PEDS
Registered Nurse II
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Cared for high risk patients as a level IV NICU
- Patient ratios were 1:2 and 1:3
- Worked collaboratively with medical team to provide best care and advocate for patient
Registered Nurse II
Santa Monica UCLA NICU
Santa Monica, CA
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Employ nursing professional practice and care for NICU Level III patients (1:2 nurse ratio)
- Attend high risk vaginal deliveries and C-Sections
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care for all patients; align practice with safety and quality
- Work collaboratively with other registered nurses and medical team
Mental Health Practitioner (Adult and Geriatrics/Child and Adolescent)
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Westwood, CA
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Supports RNs in patient care for up to 5 patients and bedside procedures including co-charting on EPIC
- Aids in patient care (i.e. changing, bathing, feeding and transportation)
- Leads exercises, community and family meetings, and therapy groups
- Create care plans, PEC boards, and daily schedules for autistic patients
- Implement and evaluate established plan of care by attending treatment planning and rounds
Education
Master's Degree - Post Master's Certificate- PMHNP
National University
La Jolla, CA12.2025
Entry Level Master’s - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University
Los Angeles, CA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2020
Skills
- Well versed in and Microsoft Office Suite, EHR symptoms
- Languages: English, Spanish and Hindi
- License: RN, PMHNP
- Certifications: ACLS/BLS, Fire Safety, PALS, NRP, CPI
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS/ACLS
- Fire Safety
- Work Place Violence
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NICU Travel Nurse
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse II
Santa Monica UCLA NICU
11.2021 - 06.2023
Mental Health Practitioner (Adult and Geriatrics/Child and Adolescent)
UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2021
Entry Level Master’s - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology
University of San Diego
Master's Degree - Post Master's Certificate- PMHNP
National University