ESTHER AGBO

HOUSTON, TX ***** 713-***-**** ad11s2@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Mastered prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with record of establishing strong relationships with clients and families, as well co-workers.

Professionally driven to apply experiences and skills gained as a nurse practitioner student to treat and support mental health patients with acute and chronic psychiatric needs. To support mental health community and help overcome obstacles that patients encounter on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Trained in Adult, Adolescent, and Pediatric psychiatry.

Proficient in Psychiatry Assessments

Proficient with DSM-V Diagnosis criteria

Proficient in Suicide risk assessments

Accomplished in psychopharmacology

Accomplished in psychotherapy

Excellent documentation, quality improvement, and organizational skills

Strong knowledge of professional nursing concepts, principles, and practices.

Strong coaching, mentorship, proven leadership skills, and self-motivated professional.

Strong psychiatric skills, knowledge, multitasking abilities, and critical thinking

Experience

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT under direct Supervision of Huiping Xu MD 12/2021 - 08/2022

Wholehealth PLLC - HOUSTON, TX

Assisted in developing treatment plans for patients with mental illness.

Conducted screenings, interviews, and physical exams to diagnose psychiatric disorders.

Prescribed medication under the supervision of a physician or psychiatrist.

Monitored patient responses to medications and treatments, making adjustments as needed.

Educated patients on different methods of managing symptoms related to mental health conditions.

Provided psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, families, and groups.

Evaluated patient progress through medical assessments and follow-up visits.

Participated in educational programs designed to increase knowledge about mental health issues.

Facilitated support groups focusing on topics such as addiction recovery and stress management.

Maintained accurate records of patient evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, test results, referrals, and other pertinent information.

Reviewed relevant literature pertaining to diagnosis and treatment options for psychiatric disorders.

Provided education on lifestyle changes that can improve overall well-being.

Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

POSTPARTUM REGISTERED NURSE 01/2020 - Current

The Woman's Hospital of Texas - HOUSTON, TX

Assesses vital signs, performs physical examinations and provides patient education for postpartum mothers.

Provides comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborn; Monitoring for postpartum hemorrhage and providing nursing care to mothers that develops postpartum hemorrhage.

Administers medications as ordered by physician and monitors response to treatment.

Evaluates effectiveness of treatments prescribed by physicians for postpartum conditions such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, anemia etc.

Collects newborn's blood samples for newborn screening and other screening such as bilirubin, CBC etc.

Documents information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

Performs CHD screening on newborns

Prepares family for transition from hospital to home with support and education

Educates mothers on postpartum topics such as infant safety, cord care, sleeping, feeding schedules, dressing infant, diapering, signs and symptoms of illness, taking temperatures etc.

Develops individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.

Educates patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.

Assists with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.

Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.

Coordinates discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.

Maintains accurate records of patient care services delivered using established documentation guidelines.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Adheres to infection control protocols while performing nursing duties in the obstetrics unit.

Advocates for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implements outlined treatment plans.

Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE 09/2017 - Current

Nestar Med Care - HOUSTON, TX

Provides direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.

Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.

Develops and implements successful patient care plans

Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patients

Monitors and documents vitals in the appropriate database

Prepares, administers and records prescribed medication to patients and reports adverse medication reaction

Performs G-button and Trach care as ordered

Changes G-Button and Trach as required

Monitors patient during seizures activities and take appropriate action as required

Maintains patient charts and confidentiality

Maintains accurate medication profile for patients

Educates and updates family members and interdisciplinary team about care status

Maintains optimal ventilator settings and operations

REGISTERED NURSE 12/2013 - 06/2016

ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL - ENUGU, NIGERIA

Developed and maintained care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines

Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and their care plans by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process

Administered medications and assist in diagnostic testing

Monitored mothers in labor

Conducted deliveries

Provided direct postpartum and neonatal nursing care to mothers and their newborns

Monitored mothers for postpartum hemorrhage and provides nursing care to mothers that develop postpartum hemorrhage

Responded to life-threatening emergencies

REGISTERED NURSE 03/2013 - 12/2013

PEENOK MEDICAL CENTER - ENUGU, NIGERIA

Planned, organized, supervised and provided assignments for nursing, technical, office, and biomedical staff

Managed an average of 12 employees each shift

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care

Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety

Monitored mothers during labor and took deliveries of babies

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift

Provided necessary health education training for patients

Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments

Education and Training

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN Master of Science

Nursing, 08/2022

Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Science

Nursing, 12/2018

SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY, ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL - ENUGU, NIGERIA Associate of Science

Midwifery, 03/2013

SCHOOL OF NURSING, ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL - ENUGU, NIGERIA Associate of Science

NURSING, 11/2010

Certifications

Board Certified Psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - January, 2023

Affiliations

American Nurses Association (ANA): Member

Texas Nurses Association: Member

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