Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
State Licenses
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Danielle Mushinsky

Walker

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with 7 years experience as an FNP and more than 20 years of clinical experience as an RN. Extensive background across diverse care settings including mental health, urgent care, acute and critical care, PACU, surgery, cardiology, and pain management. Currently practicing as a telehealth mental health provider with Nurx.

Recognized for strong clinical judgment, excellent time management and the ability to work autonomously. Skilled at prioritizing care, managing complex cases, and building rapport to support positive patient outcomes in a virtual environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Nurx
06.2022 - Current
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated mental health patients via asynchronous telehealth visits
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine suitable treatment plans.
  • Treated various mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, panic disorder, and OCD
  • Provided care to patients at follow up visits approximately every 3, 8 and 12 weeks
  • Adjusted treatment plans as necessary
  • Referred to in-person care when warranted

Nurse Practitioner

Cerebral Mental Health
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated mental health patients via synchronous telehealth visits
  • Treated various mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, panic disorder, OCD and bipolar type 2
  • Consulted with patients at follow up visits approximately every 2-4 weeks, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
  • Referred to in-person care when warranted
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.

Nurse Practitioner

Remote Health Solutions
12.2021 - 2021
  • Performed as Telehealth provider, assisting patients of all ages
  • Assessed patients and provided a diagnosis
  • Provided and educated patients on various treatments
  • Prescribed necessary medications when appropriate
  • Educated patients on medication uses, side effects, etc.

Nurse Practitioner

Interventional Pain Institute
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Performed assessments and excellent customer service to patients via face-to-face and remote tele-conferences
  • Followed triage protocols
  • Coordinated lab orders, referral, tests, medications, etc.
  • Explained and educated the patient on surgical procedures or other appropriate interventional treatments
  • Documented thoroughly in EMR
  • Assessed the patient's pain and adjusted the treatment plan as necessary
  • Enhanced outcomes by educating and guiding patients and family members through diverse diagnoses and treatments
  • Provided accurate diagnoses by examining patients, recording data, and interpreting results
  • Improved care quality by educating team members on diagnoses, treatments, and medications

Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Pain Management
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Administered assessments of patients via face-to-face and remote approaches
  • Performed peer to peer call and conferences
  • Examined patients to assess their mobility, strength and function
  • Enhanced outcomes by educating and guiding patients and family members through diverse diagnoses and treatments
  • Assessed the patient's pain and adjusted the treatment plan as necessary

PACU Registered Nurse

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2019
  • Provided high-quality acute care for pediatric and adult post operative patients recovering from anesthesia encompassing ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive surgeries and traumas
  • Identified and managed life-threatening anesthetic complications
  • Developed positive relationships and communication with team members
  • Educated and mentored new employees and student nurses

PACU Registered Nurse

Associates in Plastic Surgery
2006 - 2009
  • Monitored post-anesthesia recovery, ensuring patient stability and comfort.
  • Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy in PACU settings.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
  • Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery protocols.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2005 - 2006
  • Administered critical care treatments and medications per established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes to guide interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12-2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse State of Louisiana, Expires Jan 2026
  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner- AANP Expires Jan 2029
  • Registered Nurse State of Louisiana, Expires Jan 2026
  • Telehealth proficiency
  • Empathy development
  • Patient health education
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment methodologies
  • Psychiatric medication
  • Behavioral management

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses

Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners

Louisiana State Nurses Association

American Society of Pain Management Nursing

Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-State of Louisiana, Expires Jan 2026


Certified Family Nurse Practitioner- AANP, Expires Jan 2029


Registered Nurse- State of Louisiana, Expires Jan 2026

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Nurx
06.2022 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Cerebral Mental Health
01.2022 - 06.2022

Nurse Practitioner

Remote Health Solutions
12.2021 - 2021

Nurse Practitioner

Interventional Pain Institute
01.2020 - 07.2021

Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Pain Management
09.2019 - 12.2020

PACU Registered Nurse

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2019

PACU Registered Nurse

Associates in Plastic Surgery
2006 - 2009

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2005 - 2006

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Family Practice- 300 Hours Spring 2018, Fall
  • RKM Primary Care, Clinton, LA
  • Performed primary care in rural areas.
  • Identified risk factors and signs and symptoms for numerous illnesses
  • Developed treatment plans and monitored patient progress based on current evidence-based practice recommendations
  • Internal Medicine- 120 Hours Summer 2018
  • Louisiana Internal Medicine Associates, Slaughter, LA
  • Performed chronic disease management in underprivileged areas
  • Developed the skills and knowledge to take a detailed health history
  • Educated patients concerning new medications, dosage adjustments, treatment plans, health promotion, and disease prevention
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology- 90 Hours Spring 2018
  • Woman's Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
  • OB peri/peri/postpartum care in busy clinical setting
  • Obstetric education and planning
  • Learned skills necessary for care of the obstetric patient
  • Performed numerous well-woman exams, pap smears, pelvic/breast exams and STD screenings
  • Pediatrics- 90 Hours Fall 2018
  • Pediatric Associates of Denham Springs, Denham Springs, LA
  • Cared for patients ranging from newborn to 18 years old
  • Identified developmental or behavioral abnormalities
  • Knowledgeable in parental education and anticipatory guidance concerning vaccinations, treatment plans, medications, and appropriate developmental milestones

State Licenses

AL, CO, IA, HI, ID, KY, LA, ME, MD, MT, NE, OH, TX, UT, VA

Danielle Mushinsky