Texas State Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in multiple units, but especially in behavioral health. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements.
Licenses
PMHNP - Walden University
Registered Nurse - Platt College
LVN - Breckenridge Technical College
CPR (BLS) - American Heart Association
Education and Training
Walden University, Expected in 02/2022 – –Master of Science:Nursing - Mental Health NP - GPA:
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZExpected in 2018 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Platt CollegeOklahoma City, OKExpected in 2011 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
University of Nigeria NssukaNssuka, EnuguExpected in 1996 – –Bachelor of Arts:Religion - GPA:
Girls High SchoolOwerri, ImoExpected in 1988 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Professional Skills
Proficient computer skills (EPIC)
Strong therapeutic and organization skills
Ability to train staff, instruct, and delegate duties
Ability to adapt to changes and new environments
Experience
Houston Methodist - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jacksonville, FL, 01/2023 - Current
Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Direct patient care, admission, assessment, continuous rounding, evaluation, and facilitating emotional and social needs.
Medication administration, evaluating patient progress, patient/family teaching, providing a supporting environment, assisting patients with support groups and social activities.
Documenting, giving, and receiving end/beginning shift report.
Training and mentoring new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
West Park Nursing Home - LVN and RN City, STATE, 04/2007 - 03/2012
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Company Name - CNA/LVN City, State, 10/2001 - 09/2008
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
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