CORDELIA ODUNAYO
: 817-***-**** : ***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
Self-motivated, resourceful nursing professional seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in a reputable healthcare organization, utilizing acquired skills, training, and evidence- based practice to ensure high quality of life and improved outcomes for patients, and to contribute massively to patient satisfaction level in your healthcare organization.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Highly effective Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive practical experience in hospitals and primary care facilities. Patient Centered Psychiatric Nurse experienced in treatment of bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, anxiety, suicide intervention and prevention along with other psychiatric disorders in adolescents and adults. Established knowledge and skills in mental health support system including client assessment and counseling. Hands-on experience in managing de-escalation techniques to assist patients with managing their emotions. Well-versed in the procedures and documentation required for providers in today’s managed health care setting. I am also a committed team player who works to elevate the quality of service in this field. Passionate about giving clients high-quality psychiatric and medical care in a positive and upbeat manner. Capable of building rapport with children and parents to help maximize effective encounter. Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing care to at-risk youth in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Professionally trained PMHNP with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Wide knowledge of medical terminology, nursing principles and clinical therapeutic models
Knowledge of medications and drugs, common dosages, their psychological, physical and physiological effects and possible adverse reactions
Experience working with patients dealing with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse
Profound knowledge of managing with mentally ill patients
In-depth knowledge about clinical psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, counseling and social work
Familiarity with state, federal and local health care agencies and programs
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team, patients and families
Excellent skills of handling the patients with their problems, queries and complaints
Possess good command of written and verbal communication skills
Effective problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, management and organizational skills.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Patient Evaluation and Care
Mental Health & Depression Assessment
Psychiatric, Charge & Bedside Nursing
Medication Administration
Behavioral Health and Managing deadlines
At-risk patient care
Family and Individual Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Patient and Family Advocacy/ Education
Maintain Confidentiality
Quality & Continuity of care
Documentation & Charting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texoma Community Center (MHMR)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Work as an outpatient PMHNP and provide care for patient in Jail
Medication Management, Psych Eval, Diagnosis and Assessment
Provide care for Adolescent and Adult Patient
THR Arlington Memorial Behavioral Health Hospital, Arlington, TX May 2012-Present
Registered Nurse
Serve as a Mental/Behavioral Health Nurse, and work in PHP and IOP department
Provide patient care, treatment, medication administration, admission, discharge planning and documentation for patients in a hospital setting
Work on the wellness center providing care for both Alcohol and Drugs addiction
Monitoring and Ensuring a safe environment for patient going through detox
Work as a Psychiatric Nurse at both Adult and Adolescent unit; develop and implement treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues
Provide triage and consultation to patient and family according to protocol and organization guidelines
Work as a Resource Nurse / Float work in several units in the hospital. I.e. Med-Surg. /Tele, Oncology, Ortho Trauma, post-surgery, and Mother baby units
Lead the delivery of patient care and nursing services to achieve quality clinical standards and performance measures.
Carter Healthcare Work Nov 2013-April 2015
Registered Nurse, Psych and Medical Case Manager
Assisted in patient case management, administer home health and private care, medication, wound care, and IV maintenance medication
Assisted the patients in understanding the treatments and helping them in getting respective aids and services
Maintained the case accounts and informed the patient about any new update
Facilitated Admission, recertification, discharge and transfers of patients
Prepared chart notes and documentation, also participated on an interdisciplinary team in promoting patient action plan
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Hickory Trail Hospital, Dallas TX Apr 2011-Dec 2013
Psychiatric Nurse
Served as Charge Nurse in a mental health facility where I was responsible for the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for range of mental health related issues
Played a key role on an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrist, nurses, social workers and therapist
Worked one- one with Psychiatrist and therapist, on an outpatient bases for patient meeting qualification and re-evaluating patient as needed throughout the treatment process
Mental Health Nursing For both In-patient and Out-patient
Developed strong psychiatric evaluation and treatment-planning
Hampton Community Hospital, Dallas, TX Feb 2011-Jan 2014
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department and Operative Room (OR)
Charlton Methodist Hospital, Dallas, TX Oct 2011-May 2013
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg. / Tele, ER
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Walden University Minneapolis, MN Feb 2018
Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP)
University of Indiana Kokomo, IN Dec. 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Xigma Consulting Inc. Dallas, Texas Dec. 2012
I.T Auditing and Controls
Lagos State University May 2000
CERTIFICATION
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master Of Science In Nursing (MSN)
Texas licensed Registered Nurse (BSN)
CPR and CPI
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Nurses Association & Texas Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Nurses Christian Fellowship
REFERENCE
References available upon request