Amanda Wilkman CV - Biola University

Amanda Wilkman
Education:
Columbia University, New York, New York — MSN, PMHNP, 2012
Biola University, La Mirada, California — BSN, 2006
Experience:
Assistant Professor, Biola Univeristy, La Mirada, Ca — 2012-Present
Teacher of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing and Community Health Nursing to senior
undergraduate students in theory and clinical practice.
Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, Private Practice — 2012-Present
Diagnosis and treat clients across the lifespan. Registered and qualified prescriber and
psychotherapist specializing in child and adolescent and addiction. Proficient in medication
management and individual, group, and family therapy.
Researcher/Co-author, Columbia University, New York, NY— 2010-2011
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data for a research grant with the department of
Epidemiology at Columbia University. Observed unit isolation compliance with specific diseases
and healthcare worker isolation procedure compliance on 28 units at Weill Cornell Hospital.
Subsequently, co-authored a paper with six other health professionals. The abstract was
submitted, awaiting acceptance.
Registered Nurse, UCI Medical Center Adolescent Partial Program, Orange, CA—2006-2010
Developed and facilitated a core curriculum based on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectal
behavioral therapy that is used in daily group therapy sessions. Created structural and functional
policies, procedures, and protocols that facilitate a safe, productive and organized environment.
Provided detailed initial assessment to all patients entering the program. Was responsible for
developing and implementing patient-specific treatment plans, administering medication and
emergency procedures, completing all necessary charts and forms, and performing regular audits
on patient charts.
Registered Nurse, UCI Medical Center Adolescent Neuropsych Inpatient, Orange, CA—6/2006-
9/2006
Performed assessments, formulated diagnosis’, goals, and care plans; implemented
care/treatment plans; evaluated patient progress and response to plans. Lead daily therapeutic
and process groups for up to 15 patients, focused on holistic healing and functioning.
Responsible for completing all paperwork required in assessments, discharges, and evaluations.
Floated to the other units, including: adult acute psych, geropsych, and adult medical psych.
Certifications/Licenses:
Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; ANACC Board Certified: CA and NY
Nurse Practitioner and Furnisher: CA and NY
Registered Nurse: CA and NY
Public Health Nurse

Sub-speciality in addiction and child/adolescent psychiatry.
BLS/Healthcare Provider