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Sandra Merino
PMHNP-BC
Licensed in the state of CA
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Cigna
Optum
Oscar Health
and 1 more
Accepts new patients
Meet Sandra Merino
Sandra Merino, a passionate psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. Please note I do not prescribe Benzos or any stimulants.
Hello! I’m Sandra U. Merino, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience in the nursing field. My passion lies in providing compassionate and effective care for patients dealing with mental health and substance use issues.
I’ve had the honor of working in acute and outpatient settings for over fifteen years, ensuring quality care for diverse patients. With a Master's degree in Nursing, I am skilled in updating charts, managing medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide the best patient care.
Throughout my career, I’ve received several awards for excellence in service at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. I’m fluent in Spanish, which allows me to communicate effectively with a broader community.
I look forward to offering compassionate care and positively impacting my patients' lives. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together on a path to better health and well-being!
I’ve had the honor of working in acute and outpatient settings for over fifteen years, ensuring quality care for diverse patients. With a Master's degree in Nursing, I am skilled in updating charts, managing medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide the best patient care.
Throughout my career, I’ve received several awards for excellence in service at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. I’m fluent in Spanish, which allows me to communicate effectively with a broader community.
I look forward to offering compassionate care and positively impacting my patients' lives. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together on a path to better health and well-being!
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
Sandy's holistic approach to care emphasizes treating each individual as a unique human being and encouraging active participation in their treatment. She believes in the importance of understanding and reducing the stigma around mental health. She is committed to helping her clients feel empowered on their journey toward better mental well-being.
My treatment approaches
• Person-Focused
• Emotionally Focused
• Coaching
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
PTSD
Insomnia
Panic attacks
Medications I can't prescribe:
NO controlled substances or stimulants
Benzodiazepines
Overview of my services
Services provided may vary depending on your state.
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Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
New Hope Integrative Mental Health
Nurse Practioner - Part-time
Mar 2024 - Present
● Diagnosing and treating common acute psychiatric problems, illnesses, and crises.
● Psychopharmacologic management in collaboration with a psychiatrist
● Coordinating and integrating multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric problems.
● Monitoring common healthcare problems and referring to specialized medical treatment as needed
● Providing comprehensive family psychiatric-mental health education
● Performing or recommending age-appropriate screening procedures
● Promoting wellness-oriented self-care
● Being an advocate for family psychiatric-mental health clients and their families
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CHE Behavioral Health
Nurse Practitioner - Part-time
Nov 2023 - Present
● Diagnosing and treating common acute psychiatric problems, illnesses, and crises.
● Psychopharmacologic management in collaboration with a psychiatrist
● Coordinating and integrating multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric problems.
● Monitoring common healthcare problems and referring to specialized medical treatment as needed
● Providing comprehensive family psychiatric-mental health education
● Performing or recommending age-appropriate screening procedures
● Promoting wellness-oriented self-care
● Being an advocate for family psychiatric-mental health clients and their families
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Healthy Living
PMHNP, BC - Part-time
Jun 2024 - Present
● Provided comprehensive physical assessment and mental health assessment intake.
● Accurately document all observations, interventions, and concerns in pts charts and electronic systems sustaining continuum of care from admission through discharge.
● Coordinating and integrating multidisciplinary services for clients with complex psychiatric problems.
● Provided specific detox treatment depending on the client’s need.
● Cultivated relationship with clients, discussing, ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
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Education
West Coast University
Master of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Aug 2020 - Mar 2023
Western Governors University
Master of Leadership and Management in Nursing - Nursing
May 2011 - Jan 2015
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Sandra did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Sandra.
Appointment types
I accept both in-person and video visits
In-person visit
Video visit
Areas I serve
Visit me at:
By invitation only
16125 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
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