2020, Service excellence award at Valley Presbyterian Hospital

2018, Service excellence at Valley Presbyterian Hospital

2008-2009 Outstanding Service award at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital

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.

An initial visit with a provider typically includes a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and a treatment plan. 

Diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health disorders through medication-focused treatments, delivering personalized medication strategies to enhance patients' mental well-being.

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or managing side-effects of the treatment plan.  

Kristie Mitchell

●	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


Nurse Practioner 

Nurse Practitioner 

●	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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