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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEFrederick, MDSUMMARYResults-oriented leader and health care provider with over 30 years of clinical experience. Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from the ANCC, with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. A professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Expertise in assessing mentally ill adult patients, providing medication management, care coordination, as well as educating others.EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPMHNP, Post Masters of Psychiatric MentalNurse PractitionerLaSelle University 2021 - 2023 Philadelphia, PA Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerArthur Behavioral Services December 2023 - Present Laurel, MDDNP, Doctor of Nursing PracticeAmerican Sentinel University 2013 - 2015 Denver, CO Research Project: Impact of EducationalIntervention on Burnout of Nurses Working withIntellectually Disabled Persons - To be submitted for print at an international peer-reviewed journal, IJBS in 2023.MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing EducationAmerican Sentinel University 2011 - 2013 Denver, CO Graduated Summa Cum LaudeBSN, Bachelors of Science in NursingAmerican Sentinel University 2010 - 2011 Denver, CO Graduated Summa Cum LaudeCase Manager/Delegating NurseHoward Community College 2006 - 2006 Columbia, MD Health Science Education, Instructor courseUniversity of Cape Coast 1994 - 1995 Cape Coast, Ghana Consult with collaborating Psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance, and efficacy of medication.Referred clients to other programs and communityagencies to enhance the treatment process.Guide and educate clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plansEvaluate Patient for Psychiatry services and Psychotropic medication.Monitor patients prescribed psychotropic medication and assess the medication's effectiveness and side effects Conduct psychiatry evaluations and execute medication management for outpatient facilityDiagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders for over 100 patientsAssess the need for ordered patient labs, obtain, and interpret appropriate lab testsManage the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disordersLead Clinical Nurse Case Manager Behavioral Unit Walter Reed Military Medical Center/ Andrews Air Force Base October 2016 - PresentBethesda, MDConsulted on appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patientsRecorded Comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with team membersDiagnosed mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disordersMonitored patients for psychiatric and psychotropic medicationsCertified MidwifeKomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital 1991 - 1992 Komfo Anokye, GhanaRN, Registered NurseAgogo Nursing Training College 1985 - 1988 Agogo, GhanaSKILLSPatient health educationDisease diagnosis and managementUnit management and leadershipClinical documentationMedication prescribing and administrationPsychiatric mental health careSuicide Risk AssessmentsPsychopharmacologyCPR/BLS certified /InstructorExperience Preceptor.Medication managementPracticed inpatient and outpatient caregiverPsychiatric population familiarity.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCESDEA Certification MD 2023 - PresentBoard Certified Psychiatric Mental Health NursePractitioner (ANCC) 2023 PresentControlled Substance Administration (CDS) 2023-presentCPR and First Aid Instructor (AHA) ForestHill, MD 2011 - PresentCertified Medication Technician Instructor Columbia, MD 2011 - PresentCertified Nursing Assistant Instructor Rockville, MD 2011 - PresentGuided clients in understanding illness and treatment Plans Collaborated closely with the treatment team toappropriately coordinate clients' care servicesProvided necessary health education training for patients and their familiesProvide case management, and care Coordination for over 100 service members and familiesProvide strategic, approaches and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues.Identify and resolve barriers that hinder effective care and communication.Provide discharge, and disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient acute settingsAssist service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers with appropriate options to meet complex healthcare needsParticipate in multidisciplinary patient care management practiceEvaluate policies and procedures to identify program and financialServe as Supervisory Case Manager with independent problem-solving skills to manage careCase Managed the Air Force's most complex wounded and ill-armed forces service members to achieve optimal recovery and transition.Utilizes professional knowledge of a wide range of nursing concepts within the catchment area that affect the financial obligations of the government and transition of Service Members.Directs Service member's recovery Unit case management and transition of recovery care coordination among non- medical and medical team members.Supervises and teamwork with civilian Nurse CaseManagers and other supporting staff.Coordinate care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of careServe as a clinic nursing subject matter expert and perform supervisory roles to nurses.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services and documentation using Genesis.Develops, evaluates, and interprets health care financing and provides recommendations regarding clinical aspects of nursing practice.Program Manager/Director /Registered Nurse/ CaseMgr./ Medicine Aide/ CNA/ RN InstructorMontgomery College - Adjunct June 2012 to September 2023 Rockville, MDServe as a program manager for non-credit coursesServe as an Instructor for over 40 RN Case manager delegation Nurses for Assistant livingTeach RN refresher Courses for over 30 studentsTeach Medicine Aide Courses for over 30 studentsTeach CNA courses for over 50 studentsServe as a Clinical Instructor for CNA/Medicine Aide/RN students for over 50 studentsLactation Counselor Washington DC, MD 2007 -PresentLicensed Registered Nurse Washington DC, MD2000 - PresentLicensed Registered Nurse Maryland, MD 1997 -PresentHONORS AND AWARDSAcademic Excellence - American Sentinel University 2015 Certificate of Achievement - Council of Ghanaianassociations of the Washington DC Metropolitan area 2015 Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nursing 2013Golden Key International Honor Society 2012Earned the Most dedicated Teacher award 1994Instructors award for Excellence in Teaching Nursing Training College, Agogo 1992Hospital award for Excellence in Nursing 1988RN Director of Health Services /Case ManagementProgress Unlimited -Developmental Disabilities Program June 2014 to October 2016Owings Mill, MDStaff Training, evaluation, and assessment for over 60 employeesConduct needed Training for over 300 DD nursesCase managed over 100 clients in a residential setting Delegating duties to over 60 CMT staff for clinical assignment of personal careParticipated in over 30 administrative meetings for organization planningServe as a resource for Nurses and over 60 CMT staff Conduct over 100 site visits to ensure Regulationcompliance for DD Agencies/NursesCharge Nurse-Registered NurseWashington Hospital Feb 2008 to Dec 2010Washington DC, MDProvided complete labor and delivery services (before, while, and after a baby is born) for over 100 mothers and babiesCharge Nurse-Registered NurseProvidence Hospital June 2003 to Oct 2009Washington DC, MDProvided full spectrum of maternal and infant health care nursing for over 200 women.Managed care during a C-section delivery, transitional nursery babies,Lactation Counselor/Instructor to over 100 mothers and nursing staffCharge Nurse-Registered NurseHoly Cross Hospital Feb 2001 to Nov 2006Silver Spring, MDProvided nursing care for recovering labor and delivery patients, Level 2 NICU, antepartum, and pediatric patients. Conduct needed Training for over 100 nursesNurse ManagerAsbury Methodist Village August 1998 to December 2000 Gaithersburg, MDDetermined staffing needs and coordinated staffing for shiftSupervised and trained over 40 staff for direct patient care Provided leadership and direction to over 40 employees Maintained safety regulations and quality assurance review |
