Week 10: Professional Career Planner
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan I
Dr. Nataliya Ishkova
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Professional Summary: Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse
with 10+ years of experience across psychiatric, medical-surgical, and
progressive care settings. Skilled in crisis management, therapeutic
communication, de-escalation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Demonstrated effectiveness as a charge nurse and mentor, consistently
delivering safe, patient-centered care in high-acuity environments.
Currently pursuing an MSN as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner, expected graduation in November 2025.
Personal Philosophy Statement:
In psychiatric and medical-surgical settings alike, I prioritize safety,
autonomy, and trauma-informed care. I am committed to cultural humility,
harm reduction, and shared decision-making, recognizing social
determinants of health and systemic barriers to care. As I transition into
advanced practice, I will continue to integrate clinical evidence with
compassionate presence, using measurement-based care and recovery-
oriented principles to promote well-being, resilience, and functional
recovery. Core values: compassion, integrity, accountability, excellence, and
equity in access to mental health services.