Psychiatric nurse practitioner
Resume:
Atem Fonkem, APRN
Mansfield, TX 76063
Telephone: 651-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
TX board certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of patient care
Ability to relate and communicate effectively with patients and coworkers.
Team player adept at fast paced and constantly changing clinical scenarios.
Experience Summary:
Hawkins Psychiatry, Arlington TX June 2016 to present
NP
Perform patient assessments and ongoing psychiatric visits.
Provide counseling and education about behavioral health
Participate in case reviews and contribute to treatment planning and goal setting.
Provide consultations to non-medical staff on complex cases
Participate in practice improvement projects that benefit the clients and the practice.
Seek input from team members regarding patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
Maintain current patient records in order to clearly state plans, goals and any changes that may occur.
Provide health/behavioral health assessment (including differential diagnoses, prognosis), treatment recommendations and treatment planning for clients across different spectra.
Provide medication management for clients on medication and intermittent reassessment as required
Sundance Psychiatric Hospital, Arlington Texas August 2015 to May 2016
RN
Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication.
Care of mental health patients with substance abuse undergoing detoxification, psychiatric and emotional disorders.
Provide direct observation, supervision, delegation and leadership of the unit staff and patients
Administer oral and injectable medications
Ensure the all staff and visitors are HIPPA compliant
Follow through with nursing assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, medications administration and discharge planning
Ensure that all medical orders are followed and acts as a patient advocate at all times.
Ensure the safety and well-being of each patient and staff is maintained at all times.
West Chicago Terrace Intermediate Care Facility IL December 2014 – May 2015
RN
Administered oral and injectable medications and oversaw the dispensing of oral and topical medications and treatments
Kept accurate written records of patients care provided including nursing assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, medications administered and discharge planning
Educated patients and their family members about the patient’s illness, including medications and daily living skills
Observed and assessed changes and trends in physical or mental condition of the patient as well as planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and evaluated response to such interventions
Conducted and evaluated classes and psycho-educational groups for patients, nursing or therapy staff
Provided patient intervention in the home setting using current psychiatric nursing practices
Respected the patient’s privacy and maintained confidentiality
St Alexius Medical Center, IL March 2014 - December 2014
Med/Surg RN
Float to a variety of medical surgical units in an acute setting providing nursing care patient and families including; post-operatives surgical patients, managing acute medical conditions and establishing individualized plan of care for each patient.
Competent in medication administration, tracheotomy care, chest tube care, gastrostomy tubes site management, intravenous access management, Foley catheter insertion and management, Drain tubes management and complex wound care and wound management devices.
Communicate and delegate effectively with co-workers.
Experience in computerized charting such as Alexian care, Epic system and Point Click care
Mylife Home Health Care October 2013 – April 2014
Skilled RN
•Competent in completing nursing assessment for homebound patients
•Medication teaching
•Medicare documentation, computerized charting
•Care of patients with complex medical needs/disease management
•Effective case manager with communication skills
•Effective team play
•Lab monitoring, wound care management and teaching
University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital March 2013 – September 2013
Oncology RN
•Competent in medication administration, tracheotomy care, chest tube care, gastrostomy tubes site management, intravenous access management, Foley catheter insertion and management, Drain tubes management and complex wound care and wound management devices.
•Communicate and delegate effectively with co-workers.
•Experience in computerized charting such as Epic system and Point Click care.
•Familiar with IV/PO Chemo Administration
•Competent in managing IV pumps, Tube feeding pumps, TPN/Lipids, IVF’s
•Knowledgeable in managing complex wounds/dressing changings
•Able to prioritize care, care for immunosuppressed patients
•Able to care for patients on isolation
•Competent with Epic documentation/navigation
•Able to care for patients with complex medical needs and support families
Vizion One Home Health Care, MN December 2012 – September 2013
Director of Nursing
Managing a case load of 50 clients
Initiating and implementing preventions interventions plans to reduce falls, medication errors, pressure ulcer preventions and infection control prevention.
Conducting RN/LPN training.
Performing Oasis admission paper work and developing a plan of care
Effectively communicate with the DON, Administrator, social services, dietary, PT/OT, families, and co-workers regarding patient care.
Developing 485’s and plan of treatment
Coordinate the care of patients to seek outpatient services. Arrange for transportation and outpatient appointments.
Efficient in computerized charting
Assess at risk patients for pressure ulcer formation and develop appropriate prevention intervention plans.
Nurse Finders November 2011 – December 2012
RN
Float to a variety of medical surgical units in an acute setting providing nursing care patient and families including; post-operatives surgical patients, managing acute medical conditions and establishing individualized plan of care for each patient.
Competent in medication administration, tracheotomy care, chest tube care, gastrostomy tubes site management, intravenous access management, Foley catheter insertion and management, Drain tubes management and complex wound care and wound management devices.
Communicate and delegate effectively with co-workers.
Experience in computerized charting such as Excellan care, Epic system and Point Click care.
Audrie Home Health Care, MN August 2010 – September 2013
RN
Managed a case load of 40 home care clients.
Perform nursing assessments and develop individualized plan of care for each client
Supervise Home Health aides on a monthly basis and updating care plans
Provide training and on-going education to home health aides
Act as client advocate, assess medical status and encourage frequent communication with their physicians.
Checking and updating medication changes on a monthly basis
Woodlyn Heights Care Center, MN January 2010 – August 2010
Charge Nurse
Supervise RN, LPN and CNA working in 105 bed nursing facility that includes a transitional care
Advocate for patients, update family and physicians with any changes in patient’s condition.
Assist with new RN/LPN training.
Assist with the admission process and care plan development.
Effectively communicate with the DON, Administrator, social services, dietary, PT/OT, families, and co-workers regarding patient care.
Coordinate the care of patients to seek outpatient services. Arrange for transportation and outpatient appointments.
Efficient in Point Click care charting system.
Assess at risk patients for pressure ulcer formation and develop appropriate prevention intervention plans.
Manage complex wound care
University of Minnesota, Fairview Hospital February 2006 – August 2010
Float RN
Floated to five different medical surgical units, caring for oncology, neurology, surgical, and medical patients.
Competent in FCIS computerized charting.
Administer treatments and medications to patients with complex medical conditions. Proficient is transcribing Doctor’s orders precisely and accurately.
Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care to patients from admission to discharge.
Education and Training
Walden University- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program(May 2016)
Metro State University - St Paul (2011) - Completion of Wound, Ostomy, continence Nursing Specialization
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (2005) - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Menasha (2002)
Certifications and Honors
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health nurse Practitioner-post graduate certification.
SAMHSA BUPRENORPHINE PRACTITONER
TX RN License, DEA number
MN RN License
IL RN License
CPR certified
BLS certified
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Specialization.
References:
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