Cara Martinez, MSN, PMHNP-BC

“The CFG Psychiatric APN Residency gave me the support and structure I needed to confidently step into independent practice as a PMHNP. With dedicated mentors, psychiatrists who welcomed collaboration, three weeks of didactic training, and three months of hands-on, onsite learning, I felt guided rather than overwhelmed during my transition. The relationships I built with both new and past residents were the most meaningful part of the experience and continue to be a lasting source of encouragement and professional connection. Working as a hospital consultant and in stand-alone inpatient psychiatric facilities strengthened my clinical identity and deepened my confidence in caring for complex patients with compassion and competence.”

Clinical Focus Areas:

Adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatry, hospital-based psychiatric consultation, acute stabilization, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, crisis intervention, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity medical and stand-alone psychiatric hospital settings.