Amoah Asante, DNP, MPH, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
**** **** ******* **, ************, MD 20866 Mobile: 732-***-**** email: ad42yw@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate Degree in Nursing, with more than ten years’ experience in the field of nursing seeks to assume the responsibilities of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Family Nurse Practitioner. I am confident that my experience, knowledge, decision-making and leadership skills are key strengths that will carry over and contribute to the continued success of your organization.
ACTIVE CREDENTIALS
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner State of Maryland (Compact State) Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner District of Columbia Certified Family Nurse Practitioner State of Maryland (Compact State) Registered Nurse License State of Maryland (Compact State) Registered Nurse License District of Columbia Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration Controlled Drug Substance (CDS) Registration National Provider Identifier (NPI) Standard Registration
BLS and ACLS Certification
EDUCATION
Post master’s Certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner December 2021 Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Doctorate in Nursing Practice December 2020
Chatham University, Pittsburg, PA
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner February 2018 Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science, Concentration in Population and International Health Minor: Gender, Women and Health
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Russell Sage Collage, Troy, NY
ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
ICA Notes
Advanced MD
Gehrmed
Point Click Care
Epic
Praxis EMR
Cerner
Allscripts
Kereo
Thera Office
Meditech
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Advantage Behavioral Health March 2023 - present
Ork Health Care January 2021- Feb 2023
Conduct patient initial evaluation
Diagnosis, treat and manage patients of all ages with different psychiatric issues in an outpatient care setting
Provide comprehensive care to patients by recording health history examinations, assessments, diagnosing and treating acute or chronic mental health conditions
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
Prescribe a variety of psychotropic medications to patients, oversee, monitor.
Assess and document patient responses to psychotropic medications
Instruct patient and family members regarding prescribed psychotropic medications, and treatment plans.
Offer preventive education to patients and their families to enable them to manage their mental health disease processes and stay out of hospital.
Oversee case management, highly skilled in effective communication which has produced continuity, making referrals and coordination of care
Teach self-care activities
Provide psychotherapy and integrative therapy interventions
Deliverer crisis intervention and psychiatric rehabilitation
Family Nurse Practitioner Experience
Live Well Family Clinic March 2018 – Present
Treat patients of all ages with different medical issues in primary, acute, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology care
Provide comprehensive care to patients by recording health history examinations, assessments, diagnosing and treating acute or chronic health conditions
Order, draw and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests
Treat many workers’ compensation cases and experienced in handling the complex forms and administrative issues connected with workers’ injuries and illness.
Prescribe a variety of medications to patients, assess and document patient responses to medications
Offer preventive education to patients and their families to enable them manage their disease processes and stay out of hospital Travel and deliver care to home-bound patients
Instruct patient and family members regarding prescribed medications, treatment plans, and/or surgical or diagnostic procedures
Skilled in management of simple fracture, suturing laceration, and Incision and Drainage procedure
Highly skilled in effective communication which has produced continuity and coordination of care
Student Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner Experience January 2021 – December 2021 Over 550 Student Hours
Pediatric Care
Adult Care
Elderly Care
Student Family Nurse Practitioner Experience Sep 2015 – Feb 2018 Over 550 Student Hours
Primary Care Acute Care Pediatric Care
Obstetrics and gynecology
Registered Nursing Experience
Medely Staffing Agency February 2021 – Dec 2022
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, MD Dec 2018 – January 2021 Psychiatric Mental Health
University of Maryland Capital Region Health Nov 2009- Dec 2017 Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Surgical/Medical Intensive Care Unit Step-Down Cardiac Telemetry Care Unit
Optum Hospice and Palliative Care Jun 2013- July 2014 Skilled Nursing Facility Hospice Nursing
Home Hospice Nursing
Visiting Nursing Association of Maryland June 2010-Jan 2014 Public Health Nursing
Home Health Nursing
Diversified Staffing Group, Boston, MA April 2007- Sept 2009 Cardiac Care Nursing
Telemetry Nursing
Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ March 2003-June 2006 Critical Care Specialty Float: - Proficient in multiple critical care specialties
Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit Neurological Surgical Intensive Care Unit Cardiac Care Intensive Care Unit
Burn Intensive Care Unit Burn Step Down Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry Unit
Maxim Health Care Agency, Jersey City, NJ Jan 2002-June 2006 Critical Care Nursing
Emergency Care Nursing Telemetry Nursing
Public Health Experience
Ministry of Health, Accra, Ghana Jan 2018-Dec 2018
Identify and investigate health issues and health hazards in the eastern and northern regions of Ghana. Coordinated and established personal and community healthcare. Developed plans and policies for individual and
community health initiatives.
Student Researcher for thesis, Prof Allan Hill and Sofia Guskin Sept 2008 to May 2009 HSPH, Department of Global Health & Population, Boston, MA
Researched factors affecting High Incidence of Under Five Child Mortality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana using Ghana 2002 Census
Analyzed the effects of mothers housing, drinking water source, liquid/solid waste disposal, toilet facility education and employment status
Conducted statistical analysis using MORTPAK, SPSS and EXCEL
Research Assistant, Prof Allan Hill Summer 2007
The Accra Women’s Health Survey, Accra, Ghana
Conducted research for the: Health, Poverty and Place: Modeling Inequalities study
Interviewed study participants and served as a culture and language interpreter in a door-to- door survey on food Security
Collaborated with geographic researchers from the University of California at San Diego to locate and document the residence of survey participants using geo positioning devices
Conducted on site reviews of the living conditions including food storage, food preparations, purity of water distance to food markets and history of food borne diseases
Research Assistant Winter 2007
Engender Health, Accra, Ghana
Assessed clinical practices in eight maternal child health programs in the Eastern Region of Ghana
Built strong stake holder relationships, interviewed medical providers and patients
Analyzed findings and presented report and recommendations to program leadership
AFFLIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners American Nurses Association
American Society of Critical Care Nurses
The National Society of Leadership and Success Maryland Nurses Association