Keyosha Taylor
Colonial Heights
Summary
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Registered Nurse with 16+ years of nursing experience across psychiatric, geriatric, long-term care, case management, school nursing, and home health settings. Recently earned a Master of Science in Nursing and successfully passed the ANCC PMHNP Certification Exam (2025). Skilled in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication. Passionate about improving mental health outcomes, with a long-term goal of establishing a private practice for adolescent psychiatric care. Ready to transition into the PMHNP role and contribute to high-quality patient-centered psychiatric care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Charge nurse of unit
- Administering medication
- Leading staff
- Performing first aid and treatments
- Processing with patients and conducting group therapy sessions
- Psychiatric setting requiring group therapy and also daily psych assessments.
Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare
04.2016 - 01.2023
- Worked as school nurse, charge nurse, case manager and home health nurse
Registered Nurse
CVS Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered vaccines to patients age 2 and older and providing patient education
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health and Rehab
09.2011 - 04.2021
- Initially worked as an LPN and then transitioned to an RN
- Administered medication
- Supervised staff
- Charge nurse role
- Monitored patients and transcribed doctors’ orders
Education
Associate of Science - nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Richmond, VA04.2020
Master’s degree - nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program)
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN07.2025
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
No Degree - Nursing
Petersburg High School
Petersburg,VASkills
- Skilled in performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations
- Proficient in developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Experienced in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications safely and effectively
- Knowledgeable in crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment
- Adept at providing therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing
- Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient careCompetent in managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders
- Proficient in maintaining accurate and timely electronic health records documentation
- Strong communication and active listening skills to foster trust and rapport with patients
- Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity in diverse patient populations
- Working with patients with developmental disabilities
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity in diverse patient populations
- Knowledgeable in trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practices
- Experienced in utilizing telehealth platforms to provide remote psychiatric care
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), Renewal date 12/2025
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, License number (0024195034)
- Registered Nurse, License number (0001294850)
- Medications for Opiod Use Disorders (MOUD) 8-hour training certificate
Highlights of Certification
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), ANCC certified
- Comprehensive clinical training
- Strong background in nursing care
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgement, and cultural sensitivity in patient interactions
Graduate Clinical Rotations
- Branches- Chester, VA- PMHNP clinical rotation, 130 hours completed
- Mind and Body Clinic- Warrenton, VA- PMHNP clinical rotation, 390 hours completed
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CVS Health
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare
04.2016 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Riverview Health and Rehab
09.2011 - 04.2021
Master’s degree - nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program)
Purdue Global University
Associate of Science - nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Bachelor of Science - nursing
Capella University
No Degree - Nursing
Petersburg High School