Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental
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CHOUCHOUNA KALAMBA, RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP
FREDERICK, MD 21704
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment related to my knowledge and skills as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE
Maryland State CRNP-PMH: R193970 (5/6/2023-1/28/2024)
Registered Nurse: R193970 (01/16/2011- 1/24/2024)
Certifified Medical Surgical Nurse (2018-2023)
ACLS certification (2023-2028)
BLS certification (2022-2024)
CPI certification: (2022-2024)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner with a strong commitment to serving individuals with various psychiatric disorders by providing quality mental health services while treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect.
-Ability to conduct a thorough assessment and provide a diagnosis based on the DSM- V diagnostic criteria and develop a treatment plan that is evidenced-based and includes psychopharmacology, psychoeducation, and appropriate referrals.
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive care, embrace diversity, and able to collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Kema Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (May 2023-Present)
-Perform a comprehensive psychiatric assessment for individual across the lifespan, provide a diagnosis based the DSM-5 criteria, and develop a treatment plan that is based on the most current evidenced-based guidelines and includes psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and crisis interventions.
-Provide ongoing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults.
-Provide holistic psychiatric care including but not limited to supportive psychotherapy, psychotherapy, and appropriate referrals to individuals across the lifespan.
-Coordinate care with other providers involved in the care of patients.
-Documents all diagnostic and treatments information into an electronic health record.
Adventist Health Care Shady Grove Medical Center
Registered Nurse (December 2014 to present)
- Collect, prioritize, synthesize patient data to develop an individualized nursing care plan -
-Perform physical assessment on admission and at specified intervals as necessary
- Maintain competence and adherence to establish nursing standards of practice
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological support to patients and their families
-Work closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.
Suburban Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine
Registered Nurse (June 2013- Dec 2015)
-Develop an individualized care plan utilizing the nursing diagnoses
-Provide supervision and guidance to certified nursing assistants in delivering patient care
-Collaborate with other health care team members to deliver interdisciplinary patient care
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)
Registered Nurse on telemetry/me-surg unit (February 2011-June 2013)
-Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans through a multidisciplinary care team process.
-Competently care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring -Participate in hospital performance improvement Student Nurse/Clinical Scholar (August 2010-December 2010)
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC)
Residential counselor (July 2009- February 2011)
-Supervising and maintaining safety of young adults with autism-Administer medication safely to individuals with autism
Additional Experiences
650 hours of clinical Rotation (Adult medication Management: 300 hours, Geriatric medication management: 100 hours, Pediatric medication management: 100 hours, and Psychotherapy: 150 hours)
EDUCATION
Regis College
Master of Science in nursing
(May 2020- December 2022)
University of Maryland, Baltimore
School of Nursing
BSN (January 2009-December 2010)
Montgomery College
Pre-nursing (August 2004- December 2008)
Keystone Job Corps Center
GED (March 2003- June 2004
Protestant University of
Congo
Completed 50 credits in Economics and Business Administration (2000-2003)
High School of Katubue :
Democratic Republic of Congo
High School Diploma in Chemistry and Biology (2000)
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