Atem Fonkem, APRN

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Mansfield, TX 76063

Telephone: 651-***-****

Email: ac898s@r.postjobfree.com

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:

Available upon request.

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