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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , PMHNP-BCCell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLEStreet Address
Professional SummaryBoard-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of experience in psychiatric/behavioral health nursing. Experienced with providing care to patients in inpatient psychiatric settings as a Registered nurse. Competent in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic mental health conditions. I am a compassionate, self-reliant nursing professional that works well in interdisciplinary team environments to develop treatment plans for the mental health population. I have excellent interpersonal skills and a dedicated, mature worker with a sense of purpose; I am patient-focused and work well in high-stress level environments.Skill HighlightsAccomplished in psychopharmacologySuicide risk assessmentsPatient health educationClinical documentationGood work ethicCritical thinkingPracticed inpatient and outpatient caregiverSuperior communication skillsPsychiatric population familiarityRelevant Professional ExperienceLPN-RN - Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. 08/2010 to CurrentColumbia, MDAssessed and identified high risk symptoms in patients, (eg. suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuse.Administer medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Help diagnose mental, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.Conducted outreach advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crises intervention.Documented all patient information, including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes.Tracked patient movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of patients.Assuring a safe environment for staff and patients; educating and monitoring infection control and safe patient handling and emergency management.Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.Monitoring adherence to non-medicinal treatment regimens.Restraining, consoling and sometimes medicating highly unsettled patients.RN Charge Nurse Psychiatric Unit - St. Bernard Hospital 04/2019 to 12/2022Chicago, ILAssess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Evaluate patient care needs prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Restrain or aid patients as needed to prevent injury and provide a safe environment.Participate in admission, discharge and transfer of clients.Demonstrated sound ethical and independent decision-making ability.Formulated and evaluated care plans for each patient and staff completed records and reports as well as all other general administrative duties.Worked to a team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioners, mental health therapists, and psychologist to provide direct care to patients.RN Charge Nurse Paul House & Healthcare Center 02/2015 03/2019Chicago, ILDeveloping patient care plans, monitoring and reporting all aspects of care, implementing and evaluating in cognizance of resident plan, recommend amendments as appropriate.Making rounds to assess residents, providing care recommendations, ensuring efficacy of treatments through monitoring regimens, applying experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsons, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimers and Pagets disease.Making rounds with physicians, assessing monthly orders and suggesting changes, notifying attending physicians and families regarding changes in residents' condition.Coordinating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive care including physical assessment, treatment, medication administration, and daily chart monitoring.Coordinating admissions, Assigning / supervising CNAs and LPNs on specified units and allocating staff.RN Charge Nurse Kingsway Home Health Services 03/2014 to 01/2015Chicago, ILProviding nursing care to patient with ventilator dependent, tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, NG-tube and wound care services.Work with physicians to ensure that proper treatment is administered at all times.Ensured that the treatment provided is producing the expected results and alter treatments when the requirement occurs.Observe symptoms and report to the clinical supervisor.Assess health problems and chart-out a care plan provides one-on-one patient care.Administer medications and take vitals record Assess home situations to determine it's a safe environment.Plan and provide a meal program in accordance to health and nutritional needs. Make referrals for alternative level of care if needed.Assist with daily care such as grooming, bathing and toileting perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner. Re-evaluate the need of care on ongoing basis, initiate recertification, and plans for discharge from agency if needed.RN Independence Plus, Inc. 10/2012 to 02/201Oak Brook, ILAssessing patients to make suitable nursing interventions, evaluate, document, report symptoms/changes in patient condition, operate and monitor medical tools/equipment.Provide nursing care to patient with ventilator dependent, tracheostomy, G-tube, J-tube, NG-tube and wound care services.Developing and implement discharge-planning process, educate and advise patients and their families on health-related subjects in association with other caregivers.Conducting home visits to patients with mental illness assess symptoms and verify medication compliance. Help patients and their families feel comfortable with caring in their own home, give home base support to patient transitioning from hospitals or skilled nursing care setting.Help patients and their families feel more comfortable with caring for a loved one in their own home.Give home base support to patient transitioning from hospitals or skilled nursing care setting.LPN Wesley Place Rehab 08/2010 to 09/2012Chicago, ILAct as patient advocate, advice patients on available services and appropriate medical follow-up.Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality always.Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and note time and amount on patients' charts.Assemble and use such equipment as catheters, tracheostomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers. Collect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patient for testing and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.Provide treatment and services to patients by utilizing direction from the Registered Nurse, and the Doctor.Counsel patients regarding treatment, side effects of treatment, preventative measures, and make appropriate referrals.Prepare and examine food trays for prescribed diet and feed patients.Administer food via G-tube, J-tube and NG-tube.Record food and fluid intake and output.Take and record patient's vital signs.Dress wounds; give enemas, douches, and massages.LPN Sheridan Shores & Rehabilitation Center 09/2008 to 07/2010Chicago, ILMonitored established respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy.Monitored patients' progress; evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and consulted with appropriate members of healthcare team.Performed nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection.Administered medication and observed and documented therapeutic effects.Educate patients and their families on prevention care upon admission and discharge while adhering to prescribed treatments.Provided direct patient care including wound care, dressing changes and other treatments.Participated in quality assurance and improvement initiatives to ensure the best possible care for patients.EDUCATION AND TRAININGMaster of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 06/2020 - 11/2022Walden University, Minneapolis, MNPracticum Site: St. Bernard Hospital Chicago, ILPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan II 08/2022 - 11/2022Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care Across the Lifespan I 05/2022 - 09/2022Psychotherapy with Multiple Modalities 02/2022 - 04/2022Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning 11/2021 - 02/2022Bachelor of Science Nursing 11/2016 - 01/2018Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, ILAssociate of Applied Science Nursing 05/2011 - 05/2012Malcolm X College, Chicago, ILLicensed Practical Nurse Nursing 01/2007 - 02/2008Virginia School of Nursing & Medical Institute, Springfield, VirginiaCertifications and LicensurePMHNP-BCBLS/CPRCPIAssociationsAmerican Nurses Association (ANA)National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA)Walden University Alumni AssociationChamberlain University Alumni AssociationReferences: Available Upon request |
