EDUCATION • TRAINING • CERTIFICATES

Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, July 2009-June 2011
Residency, Adult Psychiatry, The University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City, Kansas, July 2006-June 2009
Doctor of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine; North Brunswick, New Jersey; September 2003-April 2006

Honors Awarded

Medical Science Studies, Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine; Guadalajara, Mexico, August 2001-
September 2003
B.S. in Social Psychology, Park University (Military Campus; Corpus Christi, Texas, NAS); Parkville, Missouri, April 1998-
June 2001

Magna CUM Laude

Associates in Biology, Del Mar College; Corpus Christi, Texas, February 1998- June 2000 Minor in Chemistry, Texas A&M University; Corpus Christi, Texas, March 1999-April 2001
Naval Hospital Corpsman Diploma, Naval School of Health Science, Balboa Naval Hospital; San Diego, California,
February 1995-May 1995 • Paramedic & ALS Certificate • Search and Rescue (SARS) Certificate Graduate, Military Basic Training, US Navy; Great Lakes, Illinois, November 1994-February 1995 Triplet Threat • Honors • Hall of Fame Company

LICENSES • CERTIFICATION

Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc; Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist,
2013Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc; Board Certified General Adult Psychiatrist, 2011
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas, Texas Medical Board, 2011
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Kansas, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, 2011

HONORS • AWARDS

Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine and The Menninger Clinic; Houston, Texas, 2011 Elected to the position after Fellowship graduation
Medical Student Teaching Award, 2008
Awarded by the University of Kansas Medical School and The Medical Student Association (MSAKC) of Kansas City for
taking the initiative for teaching medical students rotating through general psychiatry
Recruitment of Disabled Veterans Excellence Award, 2003
Awarded by the Department of South Texas Veterans for helping bring Military benefits to more than 100 homeless veterans
Commemorated US Navy Sailor of the Quarter Deck, Naval Air Station; Corpus Christi, Texas, 2001 Letter of recognition by the US Naval Hospital Commanding Officer for promoting fitness to the military enlisted personnel
Naval Base Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Good Samaritan Award, 2001
Awarded by the Commanding Officer at Guantanamo Bay Cuba for vaccinating 400 Cuban and Haitian refugees
The Hispanic Forum of South Texas Democratic Leadership Scholarship Award, 1999 Recognized for superior academic achievement in the field of health science
The National Defense Ribbon Medal, 1996
Awarded by the US Department of Defense for active duty military service during Desert Storm and the Kuwait invasion
Veterans of US Foreign Wars Ribbon Medal, 1996
Award for deployment to Kuwait during Desert Storm

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric, 2011-Present
American Medical Association • American Psychiatric Association, 2006-Present American Medical Student Association for Minorities, 2001-2005
Promoted career opportunities for under-represented minorities in medicine
Community Medicine and Doctors without Borders, 2001-2003
Collaborated in bringing healthcare access to remote villages in Mexico in affiliation with the
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine
Various Services Activities, 1994-2000
Participated in the Naval Annual Regatta to collect funds for children with Leukemia; volunteered on Operation Paint Brush to help low income families improve their homes; continue to be a volunteer for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Annual Texas Health Fair

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Southwest Biomed Research Center, LLC January 2016-Present Owner, Principal Investigator and Sub Investigator
El Campo Clinical Trials, March 2014-Present
Principal Investigator and Sub Investigator
BioBehavioral Research of Austin March 2013-2014
Principal Investigator /CEO and co-founder of BioBehavioral Reseach of Austin and Sub Investigator
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, July 2009-June 2011
Sub Investigator

Research Experience Overview
Principal and Sub Investigator, and Rater with more than 5 years of clinical trial experience. Participated in over 20 trials. Therapeutic areas: ADHD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, General Anxiety, etc. Training/certification for the following psychiatric evaluations: MINI, SKID, SIGHA, C-SSRS, PANSS, K-SADS, CGI, MADRAS, HAMD, HAMA, ADHD-RS, BECK, etc.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Benjamin’s Behavioral Health Service, PLLC January 2011-Present
Current President/CEO and Solo Founder of Private Outpatient Clinic
• Health care provider of specialty care for children, adolescents, and adults suffering from a variety of mental illnesses
• Direct and oversee daily operations, including managing the annual budget with full P&L accountability; develop and maintain systems and processes, which assist in forecasting revenue and monitoring expenses.

Harris County, Texas Sheriff Office Correctional Facility Houston, Texas March 2015-Present
• Part-time staff psychiatrist responsible for overseeing the mental health needs of Adult and Juvenile inmates in diverse clinical settings including: Crises intervention, outpatient settings, and inpatient settings within the prison.

Private Practice In Partnership January 2012-2014
Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry private group outpatient practice/CFO and co-founder of Specialty Clinic of Austin, PLLC with 1/3 part ownership, as well as, solo founder and 100% ownership for Benjamin’s Behavioral Health, PLLC

Director of Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic
• Developed a Child Psychiatry Department and act as main point of referral for mental illness from six pediatric clinics
• Direct and oversee daily operations, including managing the annual budget with full P&L accountability; develop and maintain systems and processes, which assist in forecasting revenue and monitoring expenses
• Interview, hire, manage and train a Nurse Practitioners and a Professional Counselors while educating a team of primary care Physicians; delegate responsibilities, evaluate performance, set schedules and mediate conflicts
• Developed forms intake and implemented policies and procedures, including 24-hour cancellation and discharge policies, which were non-existent
• Increased reimbursement for the client by adopting the correct billing code as a specialty rather than under medical
• Directed facility in providing a full scope of billing functions, including payment arrangements for low income families according to established procedures as well as ensuring timely billing and collections for anticipated revenue
• Monitored contract compliance with vendors, provider groups and affiliated entities while preparing for Joint Commission and DOH state surveys
• Implemented and managed standards by establishing benchmark measurements, initiating process improvement for areas that are below compliance level and leveraging operational efficiencies to reduce overtime and unnecessary expenditures
• Streamlined the referral process enhancing primary care provider and specialist communication Locums Tenens at Fort Hood Army Base; Killeen, Texas 2011

Adult Psychiatrist, Contracted Position
• Treated returning soldiers from the Middle East as well as provided on-call support for Licensed Clinical Social Workers covering the emergency room for Darnall Army Medical Center after hours
• Covered the inpatient psychiatric unit and functioned as the Consultation Psychiatric Liaison for Darnall Army Medical Center during weekend call as well as consulted for post-partum depression for Labor & Delivery The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority (MHMRA) of Harris County; Houston, Texas 2011

Fellowship
• While under Physician’s supervision, consulted patients with mental retardation, including Asperger’s Syndrome and psychiatric disorders
• Taught other providers, physicians and fellows coming in about mental disorders, clinical implications, underlying patho-physiology and management of obstructive and central sleep apnea in the context of individuals with cognitive developmental disabilities Ben Taub General Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital 2009-2010 Baylor College of Medicine/Menninger Clinic; Houston, Texas

Resident Physician
• Taught pediatric residents rotating at Ben Taub Hospital and incoming Baylor Medical students at Baylor Medical at Texas Children’s Hospital
• Classes focused on the prevention, identification and intervention of suicide in teenagers; how to properly screen for potential suicide in the pediatric population
• Lectures encompassed the diagnosis of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder-proposed neurophysiology, clinical assessment and pharmacological management
• Taught peer fellows on the prevention, identification and psychosocial interventions available to help children who are victims of bullying and Cyber-bullying
Kansas University Medical Center; Kansas City, Kansas 2006-2009

Resident Physician in General Psychiatry
• Supervised medical students and junior resident physicians
• Provided mental health coverage to the Kansas City Veteran’s Medical Center inpatient mental health ward and the ER
• Directed and led provider outpatient and inpatient psychiatric care to the Eastern Kansas VA health care network- Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center (Topeka, KS) and Leavenworth VA Medical Center (Leavenworth, KS)
The US Naval Hospital, Naval Air Station; Corpus Christi, Texas 1997-2000

Hospital Corpsman • EMT
• Under supervision by a Physiatrist and a Physical Therapist, treated sports, physical and occupational injuries
• Conducted ACLS and BLS certification training
• Acted as Emergency Medical Technician, handling medical emergencies after hours USS Carl Vinson; San Diego, California 1995-1997

Hospital Corpsman • Paramedic On-Call • EMT
• Handled medical emergencies for the entire military base and air landing field
• Assisted military emergency physician on basic medical emergencies
• Transported medical and psychiatric patients via ambulance to the military bases in San Antonio, Texas for continuity of care
• Directed morning sick call triage in the ER
• Updated and filed military medical records for 1,500 enlisted military men and women
• Trained First Responders and pilots on what to do if a plane crashed, how to handle the situation and what to do first

WORK

Private Practitioner, Benjamin’s Behavioral Health Services
Clinical Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

LICENSING

Texas Medical Board – License #N0572, Expires 5/31/2020
General Psychiatry ABPN Board Certification – 2011
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ABPN Board Certification – 2013

CERTIFICATIONS

2013 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Examination, Part II – Passed, First Attempt

2012 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Examination, Part I – Passed, First Attempt

2011 General Psychiatry Board Examination, Part II – Passed, First Attempt

2010 General Psychiatry Board Examination, Part I – Passed, First Attempt

2008 Texas Jurisprudence Examination – Passed, First Attempt

2002 – 2006 University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School at
Houston. Degree: Medical Doctor
USMLE Step 1 – Passed, First Attempt, Summer 2004
USMLE Step 2 – Passed, First Attempt, Fall 2005
USMLE Step 3 – Passed, First Attempt, Summer 2007

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Jul 2009 – Jun 2011 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine

Jul 2006 – Jun 2009 General Psychiatry Residency
McGovern Medical School (formerly University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School)

GRADUATE EDUCATION

Jul 2002 – Jun 2006 Medical Doctorate
McGovern Medical School (formerly University of Texas Health
Science Center at Houston Medical School)

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

1998 – 2002 University of Houston
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Magna Cum Laude

HONORS AND AWARDS

2010 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Educational Outreach Program Award

2010 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Productivity Award,
Menninger Department of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine

2008 Mendell Fellowship for Family Therapy, Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School at Houston

2008 Junior Research AACAP Program Committee Scholarship
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
AACAP Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 28-November 2

2002 Dean’s List, University of Houston

2000 – 2002 Golden Key Honors Society Member

1998 – 2002 Stanley Tools Company Scholarship Recipient
University of Houston Alumni Scholarship Recipient
University of Houston Honors College Scholarship Recipient

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

LEADERSHIP

2018 – current Member, Media Committee
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2017 – current Editor, Clinical Psychiatric News

2015 – current Editor, CKW Luxe Magazine

2011 – 2018 Member, Consumer Issues Committee
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

PUBLICATIONS

2018 Peeples, MD, D., Yen, MD, J, Weigle, MD, P. “Geeks, Fandoms,
and Social Engagement.” Youth Internet Habits and Mental
Health. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North
America. 2018.

2017 Peeples, MD, D. and Yen, MD, J. “Geek Minded Psychiatry:
Cosplay and Fanfiction.” AACAP News. Spring 2017.

2015 Yen, MD, J. “Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of
Autism.” Journal of the American Academy of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry. January 2015. Vol 54:1. 74-75.

2011 Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J. “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.”
AACAP News. Sept/Oct. 2011.

2011 Yen, MD, J., Grover, MD, M., Mao, MD, A. “Antipsychotics and
Autism: Weight, Metabolism, and Safety.” Child and Adolescent
Psychopharmacology News. May 2011.

2011 Yen, MD, J., King, MD, C. “Psycho-education and Technology:
Online Resources for Providers and Families.” AACAP News.
May/June 2011. Vol 42, Issue 3.

2011 Yen, MD, J. Mao, MD., A. “Laws That Effect Families Raising a
Child with Autism.” CABL Newsletter. January 2011.

2010 Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J. “DSM-V: A Look at Proposed Changes
in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.” Child and Adolescent
Psychopharmacology News. October 2010.

2010 Bernier, PhD., R., Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J. “Psychopathology,
Families, and Culture: Autism.” Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinics of North America. October 2010. Vol 19, Number 4.

2010 Yen, MD, J., Mao, MD, A. “Review of Laws To
Help Parents Raising a Child With Autism.” AACAP News.
March/April 2010. Vol 41, Issue 2.

2009 Wassef, MD, A., Ly, MD, P., Nguyen, MD, T., Yen, MD, J.
“Safety and Efficacy of Higher Starting Dosages of Valproic Acid.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science.” University of
Houston Medical School at Houston. Under submission.

PRESENTATIONS

2019 (submitted) Yen, MD, J., Turban, MD, J., Fassler, MD, D., Asamoah, MD, T.,
Hartselle, MD, S. “The Pen and the Psychiatrist: Outreach and
Education Through The Written Word.” Member Services Forum.
AACAP 66th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2019. Co-
Chair.

2019 (submitted) Ganser, MD, M., Shimoyama, MD, S., Yen, MD, J. “Psychosis,
PTSD, and Psychotherapy: Portrayals of Child and Adolescent
Mental Health in the Media.” Special Interest Group. AACAP 66th
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2019. Presenter.

2019 (submitted) Yen, MD, J. “The Imaginative Psychiatrist: Creative Writing for
Health and Wellness.” Wellness Program. AACAP 66th Annual
Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2019. Chair.

2019 (submitted) Li, MD, A., Yoon, MD, Y., Chen, MD, PhD, J., Chen, MD, J.,
Yen, MD, J. The Pen is Mighty: Asian American Youth
Representation in Literature.” Crazy Rich Media: How growing
representation of Asian Americans in media can help inform
clinicians’ understanding of culture, identity, and mental health.
Clinical Perspectives. AACAP 66th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL,
October 2019. Presenter.

2019 (submitted) Aly, MD, T., Peeples, MD, D., Yen, MD, J. “A Crash Course in
Recent Popular Culture.” Special Interest Group. AACAP 66th
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 2019. Presenter.

2018 Weigle, MD, P., Yen, MD, J., Asamoah, MD, T., Mitrani, MD,
PhD, P., Mari, MD, S. “Online and in Treatment: Logging on to the Positive Use of Technology in Psychiatric Practice.” Clinical Perspectives. AACAP 65th Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, October 2018. Discussant.

2017 Yen, MD, J., Peeples, MD, D., Pfeifer, MD, J., Kohler, MD, M.,
Mu, MD, K. “Geek-Minded Psychiatry: Clinical and Therapeutic
Applications.” Special Interest Group. AACAP 64rd Annual
Meeting. Washington, DC, October 2017. Chair.

2016 Yen, MD, J., Peeples, MD, D., Scarlet, PhD, J., Mu, MD, K.,
Dantzler, J.. “X-Men: First Class – Introduction to Geek Culture
and Therapeutic Interventions.” Media Theatre. AACAP 63rd
Annual Meeting. New York City, October 2016. Chair.

2016 Yen, MD, J., Peeples, MD, D., Scarlet, PhD, J., Dantzler, J. “Geek
Therapy: Introduction to Geek Culture Based Interventions.” Workshop. AACAP 63rd Annual Meeting. New York City, October 2016. Chair.

2016 Yen, MD, J., Peeples, MD, D., Amin, MD, S., Lee, MD, S. “Geek-
Minded Psychiatry: The Culture, The People, and Clinical
Applications.” Special Interest Group. AACAP 63rd Annual Meeting. New York City, October 2016. Chair.

2015 Yen, MD, J., O’Brien, MD, J., Amin, MD, S. “Divergent:
Individuation, Peer Pressure, and Societal Expectations.” Media Theatre. AACAP 62nd Annual Meeting. San Antonio, October 2015. Chair.

2015 Yen, MD., J., Mao, MD, A., Sood, MD, B, Ochoa-Perez, MD, M.,
Amin, MD, S. Career Pathways for Women in Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry. Special Interest Group. AACAP 62th
Annual Meeting. San Antonio, October 2015. Presenter.

2015 Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J., Brams, MD, M., Courschesne, MD,
E., Sutcliffe, MD, J., Hamarman, MD, S., Chilton,
MD, J. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic Considerations,
Genetic Research, and Treatment Review. Courses Master
Courses. 167th APA Annual Meeting. New York, May 2015. Co-
Chair.

2014 Yen, MD, J., Mao, MD, A., Dresnick, MD, S. “Hugo: Secrets,
Broken Lives, and the Power of Objects.” Media Theatre. AACAP
61st Annual Meeting, San Diego, October 2014. Co-Chair and
Presenter.

2014 Yen, MD., J., Mao, MD, A., Sood, MD, B, Ochoa-Perez, MD, M.,
Amin, MD, S. Career Pathways for Women in Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry. Special Interest Group. AACAP 61th
Annual Meeting. San Diego, October 2014. Co-Chair and
Presenter.

2014 Grover, MD, M., Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD., J, Lomax, MD, J.
“Black Swan: Perfectionism, Self-Mutilation, and Madness.”
Media Theater Presentation. APA 166th Annual Meeting. New
York, May 2013. Presenter.

2014 Stigler, MD, K., Mao, MD, A., Brams, MD, M., Courschesne, MD,
E., Sutcliffe, MD, J., Hamarman, MD, S., Yen, MD, J., Chilton,
MD, J. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic Classification,
Neurobiology, Biopsychosocial Interventions, and Pharmacologic
Management. Courses Master Courses. 166th APA Annual
Meeting. New York, May 2014. Presenter.

2013 Yen, MD, J., Mao, MD, A., Amin, MD, S., Zoch, MD, J.
“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants: Female Friendships and Adolescent Advancement.” Media Theatre Presentation. AACAP 60th Annual Meeting. Orlando, October 2013. Co-Chair and Presenter.

2013 Yen, MD., J., Mao, MD, A., Sood, MD, B, Ochoa-Perez, MD, M.,
Amin, MD, S. Career Pathways for Women in Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry. Special Interest Group. AACAP 60th
Annual Meeting. Orlando, October 2013. Co-Chair and
Presenter.

2013 Matto, MD, M., Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J. Autism and Learning
Interventions: From Early Days to the Next Frontier. Workshop.
166th APA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, May 2013. Presenter.

2013 Stigler, MD, K., Mao, MD, A., Brams, MD, M., Courschesne, MD,
E., Sutcliffe, MD, J., Hamarman, MD, S., Yen, MD, J., Chilton,
MD, J. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic Classification,
Neurobiology, Biopsychosocial Interventions, and Pharmacologic
Management. Courses Master Courses. 166th APA Annual
Meeting. San Francisco, May 2012. Presenter.

2012 Grover, MD, M., Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD., J. “Black Swan:
Perfectionism, Self-Mutilation, and Madness.” Media Theater
Presentation. AACAP 59th Annual Meeting. San Francisco.
October 2012. Presenter.

2012 Yen, MD., J., Mao, MD, A., Sood, MD, B, Ochoa-Perez, MD, M.,
Amin, MD, S. Career Pathways for Women in Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry. Special Interest Group. AACAP 59th
Annual Meeting. San Francisco. October 2012. Co-Chair and
Presenter.

2012 Yen, MD., J. “Psychiatric Presentations in Asian Americans.”
Asian American Family Services Morning Tea Seminar Series.
Guest Speaker.

2012 Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD., J. ABC’s of ABA. Workshop Course.
165th APA Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, May 2012. Presenter.

2012 Stigler, MD, K., Mao, MD, A., Brams, MD, M., Courschesne, MD,
E., Sutcliffe, MD, J., Hamarman, MD, S., Yen, MD, J., Chilton,
MD, J. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic Classification,
Neurobiology, Biopsychosocial Interventions, and Pharmacologic
Management. Courses Master Courses. 165th APA Annual
Meeting. Philadelphia, May 2012. Presenter.

2011 Yen, MD., J., Mao, MD., A. Clinical Pearls: Review of Laws To
Help Parents Raising a Child With Autism. Grand Rounds. Baylor College of Medicine. June 2011.

2011 Grover, MD, M., Yen, MD, J., Mao, MD, A. Monitoring, Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolic Side Effects of Antipsychotics In Children. New Research Poster. AACAP 58th Annual Meeting. Toronto, October 2011. Author.

2011 Kwok, MD, S., Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J. Phoebe in Wonderland: A Look Into the World of Tourette’s Syndrome. Media Theatre Presentation. AACAP 58th Annual Meeting. Toronto, October 2011. Co-Presenter.

2011 Stigler, MD, K., Mao, MD, A., Brams, MD, M., Courschesne, MD, E., Sutcliffe, MD, J., Hamarman, MD, S., Yen, MD, J., Chilton, MD, J. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnostic Classification, Neurobiology, Biopsychosocial Interventions, and Pharmacologic Management. Courses Master Courses. 164th APA Annual Meeting. Honolulu, May 2011. Presenter.

2011 Yen, MD., J. “Ripples in the Water: Intergenerational
Transmission of Trauma in Asian Americans.” Asian American
Family Services Morning Tea Seminar Series. Guest Speaker.

2011 Yen, MD, J. “Treatment of Victims of Human Trafficking.”
Human Trafficking: Modern Slavery, Not Just “Born Into Brothels.” Asian American Family Services and Texas Regional Psychiatry and Psychology Minority Mentorship Network Spring Retreat. March 2011. Plenary Session Speaker.

2011 Yen, MD, J., Mao, MD, A., and Mian, MD, A. “The Joy Luck
Club: Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma in Asian American Families.” Beyond the Melting Pot: Promoting Community Resilience in the Face of Trauma. Asian American Family Services and Texas Regional Psychiatry and Psychology Minority Mentorship Network Spring Retreat. March 2011. Guest Lecturer.

2010 Yen, MD, J., Mao, MD, A., O’Brien, MD, J. Adam: A Hollywood Portrayal of Asperger’s Disorder. Media Theatre Presentation. AACAP 57th Annual Meeting. New York City, October 2010. Chair.

2010 Mao, MD, A, Yen, MD, J, Akingbala, MD, F, Kober, MD, D, Bhatia, MD, S. Transitioning Adolescents With Autism Into Adulthood. Workshop. AACAP 57th Annual Meeting. New York City, October 2010. Co-Chair.

2010 Yen, MD, J. “Pharmacotherapy in ADHD.” Baylor Emergency Medicine Lecture Series. September 2010. Guest Lecturer.

2010 Yen, MD, J. “Adolescent Suicide.” Baylor Pediatrics Lecture
Series. March 2010. Guest Lecturer.

2010 Yen, MD, J. “Asian Americans and Mental Health: Psychiatric
Illness in the Elderly.” Houston Taiwan Institute for Senior Citizens. Houston, March 2010. Guest Lecturer.

2009 Lomax, MD, J., Mao, MD, A., Yen, MD, J. “The Joy Luck Club: Roles, Expectations, and Psychiatric Considerations for Asian American Female Patients.” The Institute on Religion and Spirituality. Houston, October 2009. Guest Co-Speaker.

2009 Matorin, MD, A, Sexson, MD, S, Hales, MD, D. Ruiz, MD, P, Yen, MD, J. Promoting Scholarship and Leadership During Residency Training. Issue Workshop. APA 162nd Annual Meeting. San Francisco, May 2009. Participant.

2008 Yen, MD, J, Mao, MD, A., Perlmutter, MD, I., Mian, MD, A., O’Brien, MD, J. The Joy Luck Club: An Examination of Unique Issues Faced by Asian American Mothers and Daughters. Media Theatre Presentation. AACAP 55th Annual Meeting, Chicago, October 2008. Chair.

2008 Yen, MD, J. The Joy Luck Club: Roles, Expectations, and Psychiatric Considerations for Asian American Female Patients. Media Theatre Evening. 2008 Annual Meeting of Association of Academic Psychiatry, Sante Fe, NM, September 2008. Chair.

2007 Yen, MD, J., Wassef, MD, A. Management of Medical Complications in a Psychiatric Patient. Grand Rounds, The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School at Houston

2006 Gunawardana, MD, A., Mao, MD, A. R., Ly, MD, P., Yen, MD, J. Bend It Like Beckham: A Stimulation for Discussion of Acculturation Issues Faced by Immigrants. Media Theatre Presentation. AACAP 53rd Annual Meeting, San Diego, October 2006. Co-Presenter.

2006 Yen, J., Saunders, MD, A. Asian Americans: The “Model” Minority and Mental Health. UT Houston Child Psychiatry Journal Club. The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School at Houston

RESEARCH

2008 Wassef, MD, A., Ly, MD, P., Nguyen, MD, T., Yen, MD, J.
Safety and Efficacy of Higher Starting Dosages of Valproic Acid.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. University of
Texas Medical School at Houston.

2006 Yen, J, Saunders, MD, A. Asian Americans: The “Model” Minority and Mental Health. Research project. Mentored by Dr. Saunders, Child Psychiatry. Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School at Houston.

2002 Research Assistant at Baylor Medical School, Human Genome Project; Recombinant bacterial DNA sequencing for HGP

2000 Effects of Depression on Cognition in the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Research Assistant for University of Houston Psychology Department.

1999 PCR Sequencing of Multi-factorial Immunological Disorders. Research Assistant for Dr. Wakeland, Department of Immunology at UT Southwestern.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2017 – Current Private Practitioner
Benjamin’s Behavioral Health Services
9401 Richmond Ave, Ste 210
Houston, Texas 77042

2011 – Current Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine

2015 – 2017 Private Practitioner
Serenity Behavioral Health, PLLC
6699 Chimney Rock, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77081

2015 – 2016 Staff Psychiatrist. HOPE Clinic
7001 Corporate Dr, Houston, TX 77036

2014 – 2015 Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
1940 East Road, Houston, TX 77054

2011 – 2015 Private Practitioner. Memorial Park Psychiatry. 550 Westcott,
Suite 520, Houston, TX 77007

2010 – 2014 Staff Psychiatrist. Asian American Family Services. 9440
Bellaire Blvd, Suite 228, Houston, TX 77036

2012 – 2013 Contract Psychiatrist. Depelchin Children’s Center (Memorial
location)/Depelchin Psychiatric Services. 4950 Memorial Drive,
Houston, TX 77007

2008 – 2011 Moonlighter. West Oaks Hospital. 6500 Hornwood, Houston, TX
77074.

2010 – 2011 Moonlighter. St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. 6720 Bertner,
Houston, TX 77030

2002 Research Assistant. Recombinant bacterial DNA sequencing for
Human Genome Project. Baylor College of Medicine.

2001 Medical Scribe. Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Emergency Center.

2001 Tutor. Student Learning Center, University of Houston, Main Campus.

2000 Research Assistant. Effects of Depression on Cognition in the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. Department of Psychology, University of Houston, Main Campus.

1999 Research Assistant. Sequencing of Multi-factorial Immunological Disorders. Dr. Wakeland, Department of Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

EXTRACURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER

2010 – 2014 Clinical Psychiatrist
Asian American Family Services
Houston, Texas

2004 Kitchen Volunteer
Star of Hope Shelter, Houston, Texas

2002 – 2006 Asian American Community Health Fair
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association

PERSONAL DATA

Fluency English, conversational Mandarin Chinese

Hobbies Writing fiction, jigsaw puzzles, singing, dancing

Professional Summary

· With great passion to heal, I am seeking a position as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse where I may utilize my knowledge and skills to prevent, manage, and treat health conditions while promoting quality of life in hopes of attaining continued knowledge to improve care as a healthcare clinician while becoming a professional and reliable asset to your healthcare team.

Education and Training

MASTER’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | DECEMBER 12. 2015 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MOBILE, ALABAMA
· Major: Family Nurse Practitioner
· 600 hours of clinical experience in outpatient clinics including Family Practice, OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, and Internal Medicine
BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN NURSING | DECEMBER 10, 2010 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
· Major: Nursing

Professional Experience

NURSE PRACTITIONER | BENJAMINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: HOUSTON, TEXAS| JUNE 2016-PRESENT
· Effectively diagnose and treat a multitude of psychiatric illnesses
· Provide efficient and quality care to patients
· Practice safe and effective medicine to include both conventional and holistic therapy regimen
· Promote healthy lifestyle to improve overall health maintenance for each patient

REGISTERED NURSE | EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL: METAIRIE, LOUISIANA| JANUARY 2014-PRESENT
· Critical Care registered nurse
· Provide efficient and quality care to patients in critical condition
· Safely administer medication and other interventions to improve patient’s condition
· Develop and maintain quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines

REGISTERED NURSE | OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER: GRETNA, LOUISIANA| JUNE 2012- JANUARY 2014
· Telemetry staff nurse/ Trained charge nurse
· Conduct thorough assessment on patients through accurate cardiac monitoring
· Safely administer medications to patients through the use of EPIC computer system
· Proper and efficient medication administration, assessment skills, and education to patients with various cardiac diseases

REGISTERED NURSE | WYNHOVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER: MARRERO, LOUISIANA| MARCH 2011- MAY 2012
· Supervising role to LPNs and CNAs in a long term care facility
· Provide in- service presentations to address concerns with the geriatric population residing in long term care in order to promote better patient care as well as employee satisfaction
· Provide quality palliative care during end of life experiences to both patient and families

NURSE TECHNICIAN | OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER: GRETNA, LOUISIANA| JUNE 2010- JULY 2010
· Summer Internship for future Registered Nurses
· Coordinate and perform patient care along with preceptor
· Implement and improve nursing skills learned in the clinical setting
· Provide optimal and safe care for patients on Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum units

Certification/Licenses

. Advance Practice Registered Nurse License- State of Texas
. Registered Nurse- State of Louisiana- License Number- RN131990
. Registered Nurse- State of Texas- License Number-182931
. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Professional Memberships

. Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners since 2015
. Member of American Nursing Association since 2011
. Member of National Student Nurses’ Association since 2008
. Member of Gamma Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau since 2010

Skill Highlights

. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
. Experience in Critical Care (2 years)
. Providing quality care at end of life
. Long term care experience with geriatric population
. Exceptional typing skills
. Speaks and understands some Spanish
. Proficient in Word/Excel documents

References

. Available upon request

Ciara is dedicated to diagnosing and treating patients with various psychiatric diagnoses to include but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Under the direct supervision of two board certified psychiatrists, Dr. Carlos B. Vargas and Dr. Jennifer Yen, Ciara effectively develops individualized treatment plans that fit the specific needs of her patients. Her nursing background has prepared her to be empathetic when needed the most but also knowledgeable in human response to various life stressors. Ciara’s practices are guided by the famous quote, “People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel. – Maya Angelou”

Professional Summary

Seeking a position as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse that allows me to utilize my skills and expand my practical experience while providing safe, efficient, cost-effective, and patient centered care in a challenging work environment.

Highly motivated, dedicated and patient-focused health care professional with a strong nursing background in Med-Surg and ambulatory care. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Very dependable; constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.

Education and Credentials

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY – Houston, TX
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Program: Granted May 2017

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Granted May 2013
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars member

RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE – Chicago, IL
Associate Degree in Nursing: Granted May 2011 (Graduated with High Honors)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified): September 2017
• Registered Nurse, State of Texas: November 2012
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers & Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified

Professional Experience

BENJAMIN’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – Houston, TX
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: January 2018 to Present
• Conduct physical examinations and obtain medical histories
• Diagnose mental health conditions
• Create patient plans or care and contribute to existing plans
• Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies
• Provide referrals to other practitioners when necessary
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications
• Order and analyze diagnostic tests
• Records and maintains complete and accurate records of patient and provider communication(s) regarding medical care
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Deliver quality, mid-level care while complying with company polices, safety regulations, and productivity metrics

KELSEY SEYBOLD CLINICS – Houston, TX
Registered Nurse (Triage / Float to Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, and Rheumatology): May 2013 to May 2018
• Assess patient health problems and needs via telephone
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Recognizes potential, problematic situations and responds appropriately
• Effectively collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Consistently provide quality customer service
• Records and maintains complete and accurate records of patient, nurse and/or physician communications regarding medical care
• Promotes preventative care
• Process insurance referrals as ordered by the provider

MEMORIAL HERMANN GREATER HEIGHTS HOSPITAL – Houston, TX
Registered Nurse (Charge nurse on the Observation Unit): October 2015 to January 2018
• Assess patient health problems and needs including cardiac rhythm
• Develops and/or implements individualized nursing care plans for patients and their families
• Maintain medical records
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Effectively collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Develops and/or implements an individualized patient/family teaching plan
• Administers medications as prescribed and according to client facility policy, procedures and/or protocols
• Recognizes potential, problematic situations and responds appropriately