ADESEWA ELIZABETH ROTIMI, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Pursuing New Opportunities

281-***-**** ad1bh4@r.postjobfree.com Houston, TX

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Professional pursuing a new opportunity to advance my career. I possess a comprehensive background in providing mental health nursing care in outpatient, telehealth, and detention settings including conducting mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, and administering/recommending a wide range of antipsychotics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers, etc. I am certain that my diverse nursing background, advanced pharmacologic and pathophysiology knowledge, and strong analytical and assessment skills will validate my qualifications for this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner opportunity.

EXPERTISE

-Psychiatric Mental Health

-Mental Health Assessment

-Teletherapy

-Psychotherapy

Patient Centered Care

-Crisis Intervention

-Conflict Resolution

-Cultural Competency

Technical Skills:

-MS Office Suite

(Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

& Outlook)

-Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

LICENSURE

State of Texas APRN-PMHNP

License No: 1118635

Expiration Date: 06/30/2025

State of Texas (Compact)

Registered Nurse (RN) License No: 975469

No Disciplinary Action

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN),

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Walden University

Graduation Date:

February 2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Texas Tech University

PMHNP/GRADUATE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student (MSN-PMHNP), Walden University, Minneapolis, MN Nov. 2020 – Feb. 2023

•As part of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program, completed courses including Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment of Psychopathology, Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning and Practicum, Psychotherapy with Multiple Modalities & Practicum, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Care I & II with Practicum, etc.

•Completed 640 clinical hours in outpatient settings in Houston, TX (Lahor Behavioral Services, etc.) as well as teletherapy sessions with a PMHNP in Atlanta, Georgia (Samar Healthcare).

•Under the supervision of doctorally and MSN-prepared PMHNPs, provided mental health care to ~10 patients per week which included providing psychotherapy and recommending medicinal intervention to treat a wide variety of mental health disorders; these included but were not limited to generalized anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, stress, major depressive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), substance abuse/addiction, etc.

•Conducted intake assessments using the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 to assess acuity levels, biopsychosocial factors, and develop the appropriate treatment plan.

•Utilized strong analytical skills to observe notable changes in patients; worked closely with PMHNPs to develop and modify treatment plans as necessary.

•Reviewed medical history and recommended medical intervention as necessary including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, etc.

•Utilized Centricity and EPIC (EMR) to document patient demographic information, medical history, and pertinent changes in progress.

Key Clinical Highlights & Accomplishments:

•Recognized medication related side effects (dystonia) from antipsychotics in a 25-year-old male patient; worked with supervising nurse practitioner to prescribe an antihistamine which successfully treated EPS.

•Counseled a ~45-year-old teacher experiencing PTSD as a result of a physical altercation at her school, as well as a ~40-year-old male experiencing PTSD from his work at the Social Security Administration.

PSYCHIATRIC RN EXPERIENCE

Psychiatric RN/Charge Nurse – Mental Health Forensic Unit

Harris County Sherriff’s Office, Houston, TX Feb. 2015 – March,2022

•Manage an ongoing caseload of ~50 patients per day to provide stabilization, crises management, and nursing care within a detention center; assess and provide interventions to patients in active withdrawal to improve health outcomes.

•Acquired leadership experience via serving as the Charge Nurse which includes supervising and delegating tasks to a team of 10 Psychiatric Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs).

•Utilize the nursing process of Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (ADPIE) while prioritizing care based on the ABCs of Nursing (Airway, Breathing, and Circulation).

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ADESEWA ROTIMI’S RÉSUMÉ (PAGE 2)

Charge Nurse – Mental Health Forensic Unit (Continued)

Harris Health System (Harris County Sherriff’s Office), Houston, TX Feb. 2015 – Present

•Participate in patient rounds with psychiatrists, nurses, technicians, and social workers to provide input and ensure patients receive the optimal treatment plan.

•Strong experience treating a wide variety of patients from various racial, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds with a diverse span of mental health disorders; these include but are not limited to schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, substance abuse, and intellectual disability disorder (IDD).

•Administer emergency psychotropic medications via injections; perform vital assessments every 15 minutes and monitor patients closely for one hour to detect and mitigate the risk of potential adverse reactions.

•As a seasoned Psychiatric Nurse, serve as a key resource in training, mentoring, and developing newly hired Techs and LVNs.

•Ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Key Clinical Highlights & Accomplishments:

•Utilized strong consultation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to deescalate a suicide patient.

•Promoted to Registered Nurse from Licensed Vocation Nurse in 2019 upon licensure.

ADDITIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

LVN/RN Caregiver, Nestar Medcare, April 2014 – December 2018

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)

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