Walson Jean Baptiste
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Queens Village
Summary
Compassionate and driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with extensive inpatient experience caring for acutely decompensated and chronically ill psychiatric patients within a combined behavioral and medical unit. Currently serving as a Staff Registered Nurse at Maimonides Medical Center on Gellman 6E since 2022, with expertise in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for patience, professionalism, and emotional intelligence, every patient is approached with dignity, empathy, and respect. Committed to enhancing support for the Maimonides psychiatric population through an elevated practice role, fostering a healing environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, Behavioral/Medical Unit (Gellman 6E)
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric decompensation, chronic mental illness, and complex medical comorbidities.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor behavioral changes, and promptly intervene in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Support treatment planning through consistent collaboration with psychiatry, nursing leadership, social work, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment through patient observation, crisis prevention strategies, and compassionate engagement.
- Deliver patient-centered education to patients and families while promoting dignity, respect, and recovery-focused care.
- Demonstrate strong professionalism, patience, and emotional stability in high-stress clinical situations.
Psychotherapist / Clinical Supervisor / Intake Supervisor & Quality Control
Tree of Life Behavioral Services
09.2009 - 12.2019
- Provided psychotherapy and clinical support to diverse psychiatric populations over a 10-year period.
- Promoted to supervisory roles based on leadership, consistency, and clinical performance.
- Conducted chart reviews to ensure compliance with healthcare documentation and regulatory standards (HIPAA, CBH, etc.).
- Supervised psychotherapists, assigned new patient intakes, and ensured workload compliance and service accuracy.
- Served as liaison between patients, psychiatrists, administrative staff, and management to ensure coordinated care.
- Led quality control initiatives and assisted in updating clinic forms, documentation systems, and operational workflows.
Interim Lead Clinical Supervisor
Tree of Life Behavioral Services
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised clinical staff and ensured quality standards were maintained across patient care delivery.
- Coordinated case assignments based on patient needs and clinician strengths.
- Monitored compliance, timeliness, and documentation accuracy to support departmental performance.
Youth Sports Assistant Coordinator
Secretary of State for Youth, Sports, and Civic Service
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Managed daily staff activities and coordinated youth sports programming.
- Organized events to support underserved communities and promote youth engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA 04.2001 -
Skills
Psychiatric assessment and mental status examinations
Crisis stabilization and behavioral de-escalation
Medication administration and monitoring
Therapeutic communication and patient counseling
Suicide risk assessment and safety planning
Management of acute psychiatric episodes
Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
Patient advocacy and trauma-informed care
Documentation and compliance standards
Cultural competence and multilingual communication
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), New York – [License Number, if available]
Interests
Mental health advocacy and psychiatric care improvement, Evidence-based psychiatric nursing practice, Patient education and recovery-focused treatment, Behavioral health equity and cultural competence
Enjoys reading, particularly science related subjects.
- Interested in mental health education and evidence-based practice
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse, Behavioral/Medical Unit (Gellman 6E)
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Interim Lead Clinical Supervisor
Tree of Life Behavioral Services
03.2014 - 01.2015
Psychotherapist / Clinical Supervisor / Intake Supervisor & Quality Control
Tree of Life Behavioral Services
09.2009 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
04.2001 -
Youth Sports Assistant Coordinator
Secretary of State for Youth, Sports, and Civic Service
01.1999 - 01.2000