Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

OLAYINKA O DARAMOLA, APN, PMHNP-BC

Adult Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner. Associates in Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

Address: **** *** ****** *****, ***** Prairie, Texas 75054

Phone: 909-***-**** ● Email: ******@*****.***

Citizenship: US Citizen

-- Qualifications Profile --

Result-focused, dedicated, and detail-oriented Psychiatric Nurse, armed with cognate experience in the provision of care to at-risk individuals in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care settings. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal skills in building positive work relationships with professionals of all levels in different hospital settings. Seeking a position as Psychiatric Nurse with a reputable hospital in which my skills and knowledge can help further the development of the hospital.

-- Professional Experience --

Parkland Dallas County Hospital

Dallas, Texas

Staff Nurse (RN III) May 2016–Present

Provides professional nursing care to psychiatric patients and assists in the administration of psychiatric and/or medical treatments. Explains treatment procedures to patients and provides support before, during, and after treatment in the psychiatry emergency department.

Establishes priorities and coordinates activities needed to implement patient care

Collaborates with appropriate support personnel in the discharge planning of patients and in the appropriate referral to other mental health resources in the community

Administers psychiatric medications with a thorough understanding of their indications, contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions

Works in collaboration with Physicians, Social Workers, Psychologists, nursing staff, and other team members in the management of mentally ill patients

John Peter Smith hospitals

Arlington Texas

Inpatient Psychiatry/Outpatient Behavioral Health Jan 2014–May 2016

In this role, I performed daily nursing assessments and screened for urgent or emergent medical issues to determine appropriate level of treatment based on assessment findings. I also administered medication, including I.M. medication, and monitored for efficacy as well as adverse effects. Other tasks included, safe application of physical restraints as required, if other measures fail. Employed the use of crisis intervention skills and utilized management of assaultive behavioral techniques

Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting. Performed focused interviews to identify specific patient needs. Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.

Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data and information from health care members and documented actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses. Documented patients’ plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions

Identified and prioritized actions based upon patient care requirements.

Monitored consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.

Performed interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and hospital policies and patient care outcome standards. Provided a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment. Initiated and evaluated patient and/or family education

Routinely provided patient education to provide a better understanding of mental health (Acute and chronic mental illnesses), including psychoses, personality and mood disorders, neuroses, physical abuse and sexual assault with/without substance abuse and/or medical-surgical problems. Educated patients on medications regimen and safe symptoms management

Los Angeles County Hospital

Los Angeles, California

Charge Nurse January 2007–Dec 2013

Participated in and supervised staff in daily patient care activities and planning of patient after-care. Planned, assigned, and reviewed the work of regular nursing staff, student nurses, and mental health technicians; ordered supplies and equipment and supervised their proper use and maintenance; ensured compliance with state regulations and laws within the area of responsibility

Participated in departmental and team meetings to discuss patient care and progress and program policies and procedures, attended regular committee meetings in order to keep abreast of current issues, trends, and procedures, and informed and educated staff.

Participated in chart review, making necessary corrections, also communicated with Utilization Review Committee to ensure compliance with regulations.

Ensured that Physician Orders are followed correctly and kept the Mental Health Program Manager and Medical Director informed about the activities and problems of unit operation.

Planned, organized, directed, and evaluated the work of nursing and support staff and facility activities in a 24-hour psychiatric unit; identified and made recommendations regarding operational problems; developed and conducted staff training; explained mental health laws and regulations.

Los Angeles County Hospital

Los Angeles, California

Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Nurse January 2005–August 2007

Oversaw daily functioning of the unit, directing admissions, discharges and general patient flow

Assigned nurses and support staff to patient care while meeting the daily goals of the units, facilitating nurses’ involvement in rounds, assured appointments are kept, family teaching is completed and that staff received meal breaks

Maintained patient care consistent with the mission, value and operating principles of the department of nursing and the hospital

Provided patients assessments by collecting and analyzing data about the patient to determine the severity of the patient's condition and to determine appropriate level of care. I also assessed patients for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses, which may indicate psychosis, anxiety and/or depression.

Worked in collaboration by consulting with other health care providers to provide continuity of care to my patients. I also gave and received feedback on the nursing processes; I shared knowledge and skills with my colleagues, in the aim of improving health care provision to patients.

Used quality improvement tools to improve patient care. I also assisted in identifying problems that are health care related by using my knowledge of changing research studies and theories.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment treatments medications discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

-- Education --

Master of Science in Nursing; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC (MSN, PMHNP-BC)

January 2018

Gonzaga University ● SPOKANE, Washington

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – June 2007

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah

Associate's Degree in Nursing – August 2003

Riverside Community College Riverside, California

Associate's Degree

Excelsior College New York, New York

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