Mikayla Guzman
@mikaylaguzman
Compassionate psychiatric registered nurse focused on therapeutic communication and patient-centered care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented, care-centered psychiatric registered nurse with over three years of hospital experience managing psychiatric patients in high-intensity environments. I excel in therapeutic communication, verbal deescalation, medication administration, treatment planning, and coordinating multidisciplinary care to facilitate healing.
My background includes roles at Cumberland Hall Hospital and Tennova Healthcare, plus an emergency department internship where I supported EKGs, blood draws, codes, and culturally competent care. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and hold certifications in Handle With Care and Verbal Deescalation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hall Hospital
Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)
Managed psychiatric patients using therapeutic communication and verbal de-escalation, created treatment plans, administered medications, and coordinated care in a high-intensity hospital setting.
Registered Nurse
Tennova Healthcare
May 2024 - Mar 2025 (10 months)
Cared for psychiatric patients, assisted in organizing treatment plans and medications, and applied therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques across psychiatric units.
Nurse Intern
Tennova Healthcare
Jun 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted in emergency department care including EKGs, blood draws, and codes while learning therapeutic communication and culturally competent patient care.
Nutritional Aide
Northcrest Medical Center
Jun 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Prepared balanced meals tailored to patients' medical needs, managed food stocking, and ensured dietary accuracy for multiple hospital floors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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Master in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
2025 -
Enrolled in a Master in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing program, currently in progress.
Handle With Care and Verbal Deescalation Certification
Certification, Crisis Intervention
2025 - 2025
Completed certification in Handle With Care and verbal deescalation techniques on March 7, 2025.
AUAustin Peay State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
2021 - 2024
Grade: 3.38
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with clinical training and coursework in patient care and psychiatric nursing.
AUAustin Peay State University
Associate in Liberal Sciences, Liberal Sciences
2018 - 2021
Grade: 3.85
Completed an Associate in Liberal Sciences with coursework supporting progression to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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