RESUME
Dr Uchenna Joseph Ekeabu, DBA, MBA, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC
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Objectives
Results-driven and compassionate Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record in patient-centered care and clinical leadership. Seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my diverse expertise, including nursing, business administration, and leadership, to provide exceptional care to patients while contributing to the success and growth of a forward-thinking healthcare organization.
Education
Walden University Completed: August 2023
Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Liverpool Liverpool, UK
Doctor of Business Administration Completed: July 2023
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completed: April 29, 2021
Lagos Business School Lagos, Nigeria
Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) 2010
Federal University of Technology Owerri, (FUTO) Nigeria
Bachelor of Technology, Biological Sciences (Industrial Microbiology) 1995 (First Class Honors/Summa cum laude)
Certifications
American Heart Association, BLS (CPR and AED), – expires 2025
Registered Nurse (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland)
PMHNP-BC License- New Jersey, (Philadelphia-in view, Washington-in view)
Related Experience
Progressive Psychiatric Consultants Pllc APN October 26, 2023
APN handling medication management, diagnosis, coordination of treatment plan
Fairmount Behavioral Health System Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse July 2021-current
Care of 18 or more clients per shift
Medication administration and Reconciliation with Pharmacy
Admission and Discharge management
Supervision of 4 or more Psych Techs per shift
Attending daily Treatment team meetings and advocating for patients
Jefferson Behavioral Health Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Registered Nurse August 2022 – Current
Care of 10 clients per shift
Medication administration and Reconciliation with Pharmacy
Admission and Discharge management
Supervision of 4 or more Psych Techs per shift
Attending daily Treatment team meetings and advocating for patients
Maintaining safety of patients and staff
Other Work Experiences
Woodrow Wilson High School Camden, New Jersey
Substitute Teacher/Para-professional November 2019 to March 2020
Special education of children with various disabilities- ADHD, Down Syndrome
Everdon Bureau de Change (Financial Services- VFD Group) Lagos, Nigeria
Head of Operations March 2019 – July 2019
Spearheaded day-to-day operations of foreign currency trading and investment business, including setting and achieving goals, implementing processes, and directing improvements.
Guided a team of 10 to consistently surpass daily currency trading target of $10M USD.
Promoted customer service excellence and error rate reduction.
AMYQ Ventures LTD Lagos, Nigeria
Chief Executive Officer December 2012 – December 2019
Supported various clients in the achievement of goals by providing accounting, finance, and tax consulting services focused on debt recovery, bank reconciliation, research, and customer service.
Recovered $50M+ USD by withholding tax credit notes recovery for clients.
Professional Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association – member
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – member
National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA)- member
Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Student Member, International Institute of Business Analysts
Major Academic and Sports Awards/Achievements
1.Dean’s Award, Best Graduating Student, Biological Sciences 1995 FUTO, Nigeria
2.VC Award, Best Graduating Student, School of Sciences 1995, FUTO, Nigeria
3.First Class Honors- B. Tech. Biological Sciences (Industrial Microbiology) 1995
4.Sports Director, Students’ Union Government FUTO 1993-1994
5.Soccer Captain, FUTO Team 1992-1995
Training Related to Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
General Psychiatric Management for Bipolar Disorder (BPD)- Harvard Medical School 2020
The Connection between Mental Health and Opioid Use Disorder-American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 2020
Major Speech Given
Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, March 26, 2021, Pinning Ceremony. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiII-Skb3Ng
Major Interests and Skills
Holistic Care Giver, Entrepreneurial leader with strengths in person-centered care, relationship-based care, cost management, budget development/management, team leadership, and goal achievement. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
— Key Skills—
Registered nurse with good nursing skills; able to take up roles as part of a team of health professionals
Patient-centered, compassionate, and professional care; Current AHA CPR Certification
Recognized for strong people and time management, leadership, numeracy, de-escalation, and negotiation skills.
Excellent Customer Service and customer-focused mindset, good multitasking, and critical thinking skills
Strong technical skillset includes experience with financial tools data management systems, cost control and operational processes, business analytics, accounting, and management consulting.
Recognized for keen understanding of operational excellence, cost management and process controls, slashing risk while reducing loss and ensuring excellence. My ideal company should be able to deliver exceptional care to patients while also ensuring appropriate returns to shareholders.
References
Professor Kate Duncan Drexel University, USA
Professor Ignatius Ekanem Middlesex University, UK
Dr Solomon Fadun University of Liverpool
Dr Ifymma Okeke Walden University
Dr Lee Silverman Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Dr Ige Abayomi Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Dr Ilya Ivanov Jefferson Behavioral Health