Olivia Donkor, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Avon, IN, 46123
ad06ei@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Walden University - 08/2023 - 02/2023
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University - BSN 11/2017 - 04/2017
Felbry College of Nursing - of Nursing - 01/2014 - 02/2015
Register Nurse
Brown Mackie College - 01/2008 -07/2009
LPN
Ivy Tech Community College 03/2005 – 05/2005 Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
Licensure/Certification
PMHNP-BC
Register Nurse
License Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Home Health Aide
CPR and AED Certified
CPI Certified
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner clinicals, Crown Point Assistant living, Indianapolis, IN.
Completed 360 clinical hours in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.
Provided psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy to patients under supervision of preceptor.
Interviewed patients in Assistant Living unit during my clinical hours.
Reading and monitoring patients’ labs. Using Clock drawing test to screen patients with neurological problems like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Using different therapy like strategies, systemic family therapy, structural family, solution focus therapy with supervision of a preceptor. CBT, behaviors, and cognitive therapy during clinicals hours.
Diagnoses and recommends appropriate medications under preceptor’s supervision.
Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural competency and working with individuals from underrepresented and/or underserved populations
Provides health teaching to patients and care providers.
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner clinicals, Independent Assisted Living, Whitestown, IN
Completed 360 clinical hours in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.
Referred patient to other clinic and community resources based on their needs.
Educated patients about their sleep hygiene and encourage group activities.
Monitored patients’ progress and adjusted treatments accordingly under supervision of my preceptor.
Conducted geriatric psychiatric assessment.
Using PHQ 9, HAM D, BECK scales to assess depression.
GAD, HAM A to assess anxiety and offer therapy and medication based on the score under preceptor supervision.
Using SLUM AND MMSE to assess and diagnosis dementia and Alzheimer.
Counseled parents in behavior modification techniques for children with ADHD, ODD and Conduct disorder.
Provided patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
ASSURANCE HEALTH IN INDIANA AS REGISTER NURSE
Provided care to patients in acute inpatient setting with mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and schizophrenia.
Using SLUM AND MMSE and clock drawing to assess and diagnosis dementia and Alzheimer.
Medication administration skills
Maintained sterile fields and application of dressings.
Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, lab testing,
Assessed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, and Care Plans
Catheter and suction training, and Acute and chronic care experience
Administered Oxygen, Immunizations, and injections to patients.
Calculations of I&O, pediatric medications, and Insulin medications
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced stressful environment
Strong leadership skills, self-starter, team player
Professional communication skills with patients and co-workers
Treatments, Wound care, Wound Vac.
Blood draw, blood spin, IV therapy.
EKG, Diabetic monitoring, and administration of insulin
REGISTER NURSE IN OPTION BEHVIORS HEALTH
Provided direct nursing services to patients in the depression unit, detox unit and psychosis Unit.
Used COWS to assess when to administer PRN and Schedule medication to patient with opioid withdrawal and monitoring patient symptoms.
Used CIWAL to assess when to administer PRN and schedule medication to patients with substance abuse. Checking patient vital signs to monitoring their blood pressure level other symptoms
In depression Unit monitored patients, every 15 minutes for behaviors changing and assess suicidal thought and ideations. Using screening Brief intervention Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) for substance use disorders. CAGE-AID
Additional Skills
Excellent communication skills
Medication education/administration
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Psychiatric and mental health care proficiency
Strong clinical skills and knowledge
Strong medical ethic
Excellent documentation skills and organizational skills
High level of autonomy
Excellent behavioral health knowledge
Patient/ family focused care
Strong Clnical judgement skills
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Patient counselling professional
Culturally sensitive
Health and wellness expertise
Patient-centered care
Patient evaluation/ intervention
Enthusiastic Caregiver