CORDELIA ODUNAYO

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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

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