Angeline Stanger, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Bensalem
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Center for Behavioral Health at Woods. Expert in psychiatric assessment and medication management, delivering evidence-based care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients and families, ensuring optimal mental health outcomes. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Center for Behavioral Health at Woods
Langhorne
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in office or via tele-health
- Diagnose and manage mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, including antidepressants, stimulants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers
- Provide medication management and supportive psychotherapy (case-dependent)
- Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EHR and ensure regulatory compliance
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Behavioral Health
Lower Bucks Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Charge nurse/staff nurse on geriatric psychiatric unit
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Patient Advocate.
- Assesses physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Generated staff assignment.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Provided detailed narrative and electronic documentation.
Assistant Health Services Supervisor
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Assistant Nurse Manager of a team of RNs and LPNs servicing individuals with I.D.D. in ICF group home settings.
- Managed and supported nurses in execution of job functions.
- Delegated and regulated multiple responsibilities.
- In-serviced Nurses and staff on multiple topics.
- Assisted HSS in interview/hiring process.
- Participated in leadership training, Incident Management meetings, and Policy Reviews.
- Director of Medical Suite Operations.
- Responsibilities included coordinating PCP visits, annual physicals, and monthly clinics with various specialists.
- Regulated all health services agency compliances.
- Ensured implementation of all recommendations made by outside consultants and PCP.
- Triaged various medical concerns at the program center and dispatched nurses as indicated.
- Educated and trained nursing and direct care staff to optimally meet healthcare needs of the individual.
- Inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Worked within the interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional level of client care.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager/Regional Nurse
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Case manager/ Regional nurse for adults with I.D.D. in Community Group Homes.
- Patient Care.
- Wound Care.
- Assessment.
- Meetings with treatment team.
- Patient Advocate.
- Detailed narrative and electronic documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA01.2022
Bachelor of Science -
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA01.2007
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk evaluation
- Evidence-based practice
- Telepsychiatry services
- EHR documentation
- Patient and family education
Professional Affiliations
APNA, ANA
Licensure And Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), ANCC
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of PA
- DEA License
- BLS / ACLS
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Center for Behavioral Health at Woods
01.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse, Behavioral Health
Lower Bucks Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Health Services Supervisor
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
08.2015 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Case Manager/Regional Nurse
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
09.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Science -
LaSalle University