Resume
Comfort Pokoo
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
******.***@****.***
Objectives
To seek Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position available in your facility. This will help me provide excellent health care to patients and apply the knowledge acquired through a Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Professional Summary: I would be honored to be a member of your team. If given the opportunity, I will provide each client the quality, professionalism and compassionate manner that they trust your facility to deliver. I share your commitment of spreading enthusiasm to clients in your facility, while tailoring needs to achieve their highest level of independence. With my eight years’ experience working as a psychiatric nurse, I will play a vital role while caring for the clients and their loved ones.
Education
Walden University Psychiatric Mental Health NP -BC -2019
Graduated 2011 RN-BSN University of Texas at Arlington
Tarrant County College, Arlington, Texas 2006-2008
APRN License- State of Texas
PMHNP-BC
License Registered Nurse-State of Texas
CPI Certified
CPR Certified
SAMA Certified
Clinical Experience- PHMNP Student
Completed 144 hours of clinical work in Child and adolescent psychiatric nursing, 144 hours in individual psychotherapy, 144 hours in group and family psychotherapy.
Interviews patient in both outpatient and inpatient facility.
Made diagnosis and recommended appropriate medications under preceptor’s supervision
Referred patient to other clinic and community resources based on their needs
Counseled family in behavioral modification for children.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -Student
Perform psychiatric evaluations to patient population.
Diagnose patients with mental illness.
Prescribe and review psychiatric medications.
Provide counseling and education to patients and families.
Identify and manage crisis intervention of patients.
Assist in monitoring the physical and mental health status of patients and promote health maintenance
Prescribe and implement interventions identified in the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Coordinated care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Participate in treatment and discharge meetings, case conferences and special program meetings.
Registered Nurse Experience
Parkland Hospital Systems -Psychiatric Unit, Dallas, Texas 03/18- Present
2014 -2018 Charge Nurse-Arlington Memorial Behavior Health Hospital
MHMR of Tarrant County 2013-2014 RN
Keystone Healthcare Inc. 2012-2013 RN
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Clinical interviewing skills
Patient advocacy
Closely working with an interdisciplinary team
Excellent time management skill
Medication management
Served as a charge nurse for unit assigned, translate and transcript orders, coordinates and evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with team members in accordance with nursing process and standard of care and practices.
Assess and monitor patients for any concerns and notify the physician.
Documents and reports pertinent observation, illness and change in status.
Completes comprehensive and focus admission assessments, formulate nursing care plan to meet patient’s goals.
Administer medications and treatment.
Respond to emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
Honors
The National Society of Leadership and Success – 2018
The Dean’s list- Tarrant County College
References
Dr. Rebecca Abuor DNP, PHMNP-BC (North Texas Behavioral Clinic, 817-***-****)
Yolanda Mays-Richey Nurse Manager – Parkland Health Systems 901-***-****)
Ekua Ummuna – Nurse Manager – Arlington Memorial Behavior Hospital 682-***-****)
Joanne Kennedy RN- Nurse Supervisor- MHMR 469-***-****)
Sterlin Thomas- Charge RN Arlington Memorial Hospital 512-***-****)
Emmanuel Gyasi-Charge nurse Arlington memorial behavioral Hospital