Kingsley Onuorah

*** ***** *** *****, *** Owings mills MD 21117* 443-***-**** * ad03f9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To work in a setting that allows me to utilize my leadership and communication skills to the maximum. I also aim at growing my skill set in nursing and contribute to the growth of the sector through policy formulation and implementation.

Profile

Capable and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with approximately 3 years BSN RN psychiatric experience working with mentally challenged population. To continue to gain experience as a dedicated quality driven nurse practitioner that will promote healing and high-quality care for patients while working as a team alongside other committed staff. Utilizing the skills and knowledge to build a strong relationship with patients of all ages and their families. A patient advocate, promoting high quality and unparalleled patient service to achieve the best possible outcome.

Certifications and Licenses

State of Maryland License, R238017, Feb. 2019-Present

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, March 16.2022-Present

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification, Dec 2013- Present

National Stroke Association NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification, July 2019-2020

Advanced cardiovascular life support, June 2020-June 2023

Education

Walden University, August 2022- November 2023

Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP)

Walden University, June 2020- August 2022

MS in Nursing (MSN)

Grand Canyon University, May 2019-May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Florida college of Health Science, July2017-Dec 2018

Associate of degree in Nursing

Saint Michael College of Allied health, Jan 2014- June 2015

Practical Nursing

Professional Experience

Bridge Integrating Group Practices LLC

Nurse Practitioner August 24, 2023- Present

Function independently in performing/ conducting initial psychiatric patient evaluation.

Formulating diagnostic impressions, developing, and implementing initial treatment plans in collaboration with other team members

Ordering laboratory tests, monitoring, and evaluating results.

Develops a treatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines.

Treats acute and chronic psychiatric disorders and mental health problems.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.

Collects data from multiple sources using assessment techniques that are appropriate to the patient’s language, culture, and developmental stage, including, but not limited to, screening evaluations, psychiatric rating scales, genograms, and other standardized instruments.

Orders and interprets findings of relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests.

Identifies both typical and atypical presentations of psychiatric disorders and related health problems.

Differentiates psychiatric presentations of medical conditions from psychiatric disorders and arranges appropriate evaluation and follow-up.

Develops a differential diagnosis derived from the collection and synthesis of assessment data.

Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders.

Develops a treatment plan for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on biopsychosocial theories, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines.

Treats acute and chronic psychiatric disorders and mental health problems.

Plans care to minimize the development of complications and promote function and quality of life using treatment modalities such as, but not limited to,

psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.

Prescribes psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of a patient’s status, including results of diagnostic and lab tests as appropriate, to treat symptoms of psychiatric disorders and improve functional health.

Internship PMHNP, Allover Healthcare –August 2021 – August 2022

Under the supervision of licensed clinicians, performed initial psychiatric evaluation and assessment of newly admitted patients.

Obtained collateral information on newly admitted patients from multiple sources using assessment techniques that are appropriate to the patient’s language, culture, and developmental stage, including screening evaluations, psychiatric rating scales, genograms and other standardized instruments.

Wrote comprehensive psychiatric note along with history and physical note on new admissions.

Coordinated with psychiatrist to develop treatment plan for patient with different types of mental illness.

Conducted follow up psychiatric assessments and wrote progress notes on existing patients.

Maintained interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulted and collaborated with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers.

Assisted the psychiatrist in utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medication management

Discussed progress towards goals with patients, providing instructions, and monitoring effect of medications and monitoring laboratory values.

Coordinated with psychiatrist, social workers and case managers to refer patient to appropriate community program/ resources upon discharge for continuity of care

SPRING FIELD HOSPITAL CENTER Sykesville MD

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse, Feb 2019- April 2023

Mental health and wellness expertise.

Medication administration expert.

Skilled in conducting physical examinations.

Psychiatric and mental health care proficiency.

Manages severely aggressive or self-destructive patients who place self or others in imminent danger.

Utilization of least restrictive form of restraints when restraint is necessary.

Preserves patient safety and dignity when restraints and/or seclusion are used.

License Practical Nurse (LPN), Jan 2018- Feb 2019

Coordinates care with PT/OT/SP and Physicians.

Medication administration and reconciliation.

Patient and Family teaching/ education.

Direct Care Assistant (DCA) / Nursing Assistant, Dec. 2013-Jan.2018

Observing the day hall milieu.

Vital sign of patient and report abnormal to charge nurse.

Involve in therapeutic activities with patient.

CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER Westminster MD

Telemetry Staff Nurse, April 2019 – March 2020

Provide quality nursing care to stroke and cardiac patients who are chronically ill, injured, or sensory impaired.

Provide cardiac monitoring to patients in various stages of recuperation from diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical interventions.

Analyze cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate interventions as necessary.

Provide nursing knowledge and skills, and facilitate critical thinking/problem solving

Collect, assess, and triage information concerning the patients’ medical status to and from the referring physicians.

Assist in educating staff in policies, procedures, and tools to improve patients’ quality of care.

Multitasked, managed competing priorities and delivered superior patient care for patients who required evaluation and treatment for a period of time between 24 and hours

Monitored cardiac patients and read/interpreted EKG strips/rhythms.

Performed full neurological assessments, including NIH Stoke Scale for stable/monitored stroke patients.

ConnectRN Staffing

AGENCY NURSE, July 2018- PRESENT

Assessed and cared for adult patients who were acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases.

Maintained appropriate communication between interdisciplinary members.

Used critical thinking skills to assess patients if their condition changed.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM

Clinical Nurse II Covid 19 Response team, October 2020-July 2021

Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH) & Lord Baltimore Hotel, April 2020- Present

Baltimore Maryland.

Travel Nurse Experience

Grady Health System, Atlanta, October 8, 2021-January 2, 2022

Harbor UCLA Los Angeles, January 14, 2022- March 31, 2022

Provide direct care to assigned patients.

Take the nursing history, summarize data, and state nursing diagnoses/patient care needs.

Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviors, including the physiological status of patients; present the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.

Follow policy for activating an individualized plan of care for newly admitted patients.

Deliver designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care.

Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures, and assist others with patient's activities and care.

Execute physician's orders for all assigned patients; safely and properly administers medications and treatments.

Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff to changes in the patient's status.

Independently perform duties and assume responsibility for care of assigned patients.

Perform techniques and routines in the specialty service area.

Perform or assist others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.

Document nursing care in all assigned patient records.

Evaluate care given including the patient response.

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