Kinner Atekwane

(***)- ***-**** ad1bon@r.postjobfree.com Gilbert, AZ, 85296

Professional Summary: Caring, energetic, and motivational Team Oriented, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, who strives to establish a solid relationship with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. An individual driven to help others be their best self through a holistic care approach. with over 17 years of nursing experience. 7- years as a Psychiatric mental health Nurse, 10-years medical-surgical, Telemetry, LTC and health home care Nurse. Pride me on my ability to remain calm and competent in high-pressure situations.

SKILLS

Professional Attitude

Time Management

Cultural awareness

Flexible & Adaptable

Teamwork

Ability to make independent decisions.

Excellent kindness and empathy skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Critical Thinking

EXPERIENCE

PMHNP: Part Time with Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC 2200 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Suite 190 Henderson, NV 89052 - Start date (AUGUST, 2023,)

Rounding with patient in Acute long term care facilities.

Assessment, diagnose, treatment and medication management for Client at long-term care facility

Manage psychotropic medications and follow up plan.

Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.

Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.

Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.

Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.

Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.

Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

PSYCH NURSE: VA MEDICAL HOSPITAL PHOENIX, AZ (MARCH 2023- NOVEMEBER 5TH 2023)

Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.

Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.

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

Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.

Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.

Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.

Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for everyone.

Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Treated conditions with psychotropic medications used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD.

Delivered accurate diagnoses of psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions based on skilled evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and personal observations.

Verified patients' proper use of medications and tracked results.

Aligned treatment plans with goals and monitored patients' compliance and progress against targets.

Improved outcomes by educating patients and family members on mental health and medical conditions, as well as preventive measures and potential treatments.

Increased care level for patients with complex diagnoses by coordinating transfers to specialized care.

Coordinated crisis responses for all levels of patients., Develop trusting and therapeutic relationship with my clients by completing thorough psychiatric assessment.

PMHNP, K& E BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH SERVICES, PHOENIX, AZ MARCH 2022 – PRESENT

Working as a nurse practitioner student during clinical rotations where I engage with the care of assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adults with mental illness

Rounded with the team during treatment meetings with patients and family

Conduct psychoeducational sessions either individually or group

Manage psychotropic medications and follow up plan.

Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.

Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.

Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.

Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.

Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.

Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

PYSCH NURSE: SOUTHWEST NETWORK BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH CLINIC, CHANDLER, AZ. (CONTRACTED WITH AYA HEALTH SERVICES (OCTOBER 2021- APRIL 2022.)

Provide client-centered care treatments based on evidence-based guideline

Guide clients into self-actualization and healing by using interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and brief therapy.

Provide mental health care in outpatient.

Collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

Effectively manage client symptoms by initiating, adjusting, and continuously monitoring medication administration.

Improve client's self-awareness and knowledge regarding mental health illnesses and medications by educating on the proper use, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions of medications and the course and prognosis of mental illnesses.

Conducted intakes and Managed IM medications Determined assessments, diagnosis, planning, and interventions Gather collateral information from PCP, families and related sources Negotiate Treatment based on biopsychosocial Model of Care.

Psychiatric Nurse: Spring Grove Hospital Center 55 Wade Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. Feb 14th 2018 Sept 2021 .

Monitor patients for changes in physical and psychological status, lab values especially medication therapeutic values.

A complete special assessment for patients on suicide precautions, detoxification/withdrawals, and monitor patients.

Evaluate the appropriateness and quality of care provided to all patients in protective devices, seclusion, restraint.

Administer medication and evaluate need and effectiveness, maintain crash cart checks as per policy for emergency situations.

Evaluate nursing documentation and implementation of a nursing care plan and treatment plans, as per protocol.

Implement therapeutic interventions such as therapy or group activities using resource modules.

Develop individualized nursing care plans for a specific patient population addressing physical and psychological needs.

And effectively plan treatment plan for the patient.

Identified behavioral problems to make suitable recommendations.

Monitored administered medication plan and recorded changes.

Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing standards of care.

Ensured to carry out physician orders and implemented basic nursing interventions.

Maintained the therapeutic milieu using acceptable standards.

Medical Surgical /Telemetry Northwest Hospital Center, July 2015-February 2018

Baltimore, MD

Provided hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds.

Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies.

Serve as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care.

Performs patient assessments in accordance with operational guidelines with documentation of these assessments as a basis for planning of each patient's care.

Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide excellent care for general acute illnesses.

Coordinate educational communication and use appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with patients and their families.

Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for our patients.

Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patients right to privacy by protecting confidential information.

Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm.

Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.

Assistant Director of Nursing, Future Care Charles Village LTC and Rehabilitation, January 2013-June 2015

Baltimore, Maryland

Managed a Oversee nursing staff and overall budget for 120-bed skilled nursing facility.

Reviewed and revised 50+ department policies, protocols, and procedures to meet Joint Commission standards.

Ensure high-quality patient care by performing rounds to observe nursing staff and speaking directly with patients and their families to gather feedback.

Supervised 75-bed skilled rehab facility with 40+ employees (including RNs, LVNs, and CNAs).

Developed and delivered training materials on infection control, medication administration, and other safety procedures to ensure compliance with department policies.

Nurse Supervisor, Sava Senior Care LTC and Sub-acute Rehab, July 2006-December 2013

Baltimore, Maryland

Assists staff in following guidelines for planned change and in using quality improvement data when proposing change or improvement in nursing care.

Manages nursing care delivery and staff development.

Provides support and coordinates intervention in crisis situations.

Demonstrates leadership in providing and improving the delivery of nursing care.

Assists in defining expectations and evaluating care on nursing units.

As a role model, is responsible for self-development.

Promotes a positive image of the hospital through actions and communications, which provide a customer-oriented approach to patient care.

Support hallmarks of service excellence, patient’s advocacy, and quality for all job responsibilities.

Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the Registered Nurse.

Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in.

Takes active role in unit based CQI.

The priority of data collection is determined by the patient's immediate condition or needs.

Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services.

Reviewed authorized coordinated and supervised contracted vendors to meet the needs of patients.

Attended patient care conferences regularly.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BOARD CERTIFICATION- ANCC JAN 2023

Master of science Nursing MSN/ Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University, Minneapolis, August 2022

Bachelor of Science nursing, BSN

Capella University, Minneapolis, MN May 2020

Associate Degree Nursing AND/RN

Howard Community College, Columbia, MD. Dec 2013

Licensed practical Nurse

Nursing, Radiant College, District Heights, MD June 2006

CERTIFICATIONS

PMHNP-BC Training

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse – Jan 2023

Registered Nurse - 2013

Licensed Practical nurse-2006

Prevention & Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB)-2023

Prevention & Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB)2023

BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers

Professional references

Clementine Fonkan: FNP supervisor 832-***-**** ad1bon@r.postjobfree.com

ELI Mbeufonjoh: PHMNP Preceptor 908-***-**** ad1bon@r.postjobfree.com

Glady Alambi: FNP supervisor at Sava senior care 240-***-**** ad1bon@r.postjobfree.com

Ifeoma Sampson: BSN unit manager VA medical 602-***-**** ad1bon@r.postjobfree.com

Victor Musa: DON/Adminstrator Futurecare 410-***-**** ad1bon@r.postjobfree.com

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