ALOYS TENKIANG

Psychiatric nurse practitioner(PMHNP-BC).

*** ****** **, **** ** 19701

ad1c9w@r.postjobfree.com

Phone:302-***-****

MAY 15 2022–NOW

CURRENT FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER,

Circle of Hope mental health outpatient clinic

-Perform clinical assessments, examinations and evaluations on patients presenting to the facility for outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

-This involves collecting history of present Illness, past psychiatric history, family psychiatric history, medical history, mental exam, social history and in order to integrate mental health treatment needs of the patient with existing mental health conditions and concomitant treatments.

Formulating a therapeutic treatment plan for the patient based on clinical findings.

Documenting findings appropriately in the medical record.

-Recommending and ordering appropriate laboratory work, diagnostic studies, medications and protocols for pharmacological approach or psychotherapy.

Interacting with the patients, counselors, family, primary and other nursing staff in order to facilitate high standards of care.

January 2022 - NOW

Currently Parttime 36 hours a week.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER.

PERRY POINT VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC

Assess, diagnose, develop treatment plan for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders.

Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, and the administration of psychotherapy and follow up. make adjustment when necessary.

Collaborating with others medical and mental health providers to ensure patient best possible care.

Maintain the patient accurate patient record in accordance with the VA standards of care.

Develop strategies to for optimal mental health, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorder, health maintenance to outpatient setting.

May 2018-Janauary 2022

2-VA MARYLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

365B PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION

CHARGE NURSE/STAFF NURSE

-Functioned as Charge Nurse in the 39 patients' Rehabilitation with responsibilities of providing direct patient care for patients who needed psychosocial Rehabilitation after acute care.

-Focusing on helping improve the lives of people with mental illness; by teaching them emotional, cognitive, and social skills to help them live and work in their communities as independently as possible.

-We strive to help reduce prejudice and foster social inclusion by using the recovery model of mental illness.

We do a comprehensive assessment, administer Medication, help with housing, and also work on building work relationships and self-esteem. promoting recovery, improving quality of life, and fostering community integration,

From 10/2010 –5/2018

364 acute and Sustained Psychiatric unit.

CHARGE NURSE/STAFF NURSE:

PERRY POINT VA MEDICAL CENTER

Function as a primary care nurse for an average of 1-2 patients in the acute and 10 to 15 patients sustained psychiatric setting.

Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment management, health promotion, care coordination, and education for patients and families with acute and chronic mental health issues.

Perform clinical assessments, examinations, and evaluations on patients presenting with various psychiatric problems such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, anxiety, and others.

Strives to perform accurate and thorough assessments, devise effective interventions, follow through on patients' requests and physician orders, delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel, and lead colleagues by serving as charge nurse.

. Gather, and analyze data from patients and their medical records for the plan of care and measurable goals. Objectives and intervention work to anticipate the medical, psychiatric, and emotional needs of the patients and communicates to others team members.

Our core patients consist of veterans with different mental health issues: PTSD, bipolar, personality disorders, Substance abuse, depression, Anxiety, schizophrenia and others.

10/2008-2010

CHARGE NURSE/STAFF NURSE:

PERRY POINT VA MEDICAL CENTER

Allocate daily staffing assignments for 6-7 staff nurses and GNAs.

Intentionally align patient provider matchers with requisite care and provider skill level. Foster a patient first focused environment by identifying and resolving patient/family member concerns in a prompt and professional manner.

Assess, treat and monitor patient care for veterans across the lifespan with a broad range of chronic illness diagnoses and mental health comorbidities on a 25-bed subacute restorative unit.

Utilized the full scope of the nursing process to administer medications and treatment interventions in accordance with physician’s orders to optimize patient outcomes.

Completed timely documentation of all assessments, administered interventions and responses to treatment in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and to support superior continuity of care.

Attended all interdisciplinary team meetings and updated the plans of care to reflect treatment or goal changes.

Developed a teaching project for through the Shared Governance titled Heart Healthy Diet for patients on the subacute unit that resulted in improving knowledge among veterans with cardiac diagnoses as evidenced by 100% retention of information on evaluation.

Championed the liaison role for the restraint committee resulting in better communication, collaboration and reduction of restraint usage on the unit.

08/2007 - 10/2008

, FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

RN UNIT MANAGER.

CHRISTIANA CARE RIVERSIDE TRANSITIONAL CARE

Provided leadership, guidance and strategic direction to a team of more than 25 nurses and ancillary staff members for the daily operations of a 30-bed subacute care unit. Conducted routine charting audits to ensure timely clinical documentation that corresponded with care provided and patient’s response to treatment.

Engaged in daily rounding to monitor and assess performance of licensed staff members. Coached and mentored employees as needed to strengthen patient care skills.

Facilitated ongoing training for new and current nurses in order to stay abreast of professional best practice and in order to maintain confidence and competence in administering clinical care skills.

Initiated weekly multidisciplinary care meetings to evaluate patient goals and make recommendations for modified care or discharge planning.

Cultivated relationships with social service providers to offer resources and support for patient and family members navigating specialized care concerns.

Administered patient care as needed by utilizing the nursing process to assess treat and monitor ongoing individualized care for a broad range of health conditions.

Ensuring safe acclimation to independent and professional practice while safeguarding patients and other health care providers.

Established and administered a teaching project to ensure compliance of the central line care among nursing staff which resulted in improved management and safety for patients requiring central line therapy.

Completed weekly wound rounds and documented changes and response to treatment in conjunction with the wound nurse.

Continually audited the nurses and GNA compliance with keeping up to date on required training and provided such training as needed to staff.

4/2006-2007, (MOVE TO DELAWARE).

FULL TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

RN CHARGE NURSE/STAFF NURSE: UNION HOSPITAL EAST ORANGE NJ

Directed staffing and workflow processes for up to 5 Nurses and 4 Patient Care Technician on a 20-bed acute unit with an emphasis on quality of care while optimizing patient care.

Collaborated with nursing staff members to evaluate, prioritize and deliver direct patient care including diagnostic studies ordered by attending physicians.

Collated and presented patient care daily to multidisciplinary clinicians to communicate and advocate for more immediate or advanced care if needed.

Managed care and discharge planning with a key focus on assuring patient understanding of requisite follow-up treatment and at home care to minimize the risk of further injury, illness or infection.

Established and administered a new policy for management, documentation and reporting anticoagulant monitoring in response to a deficiency from a state survey; new policy and procedures resulted in 100% compliance.

MAY 2022

MSN, Walden university, Minneapolis MN

GPA 3.41

MAY 2014

BSN, Wilmington university New Castle DE

GPA 3.1

JANUARY 2006

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE, UNION COUNTY COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELS NJ

Best clinical student award

GPA of 3.2

CERTIFICATIONS:

1- Psych/Mental Health NP license

2-Controlled Substances; Advanced Practice RN(CSR)

3-DEA License

4-Certify a Critical Care. ACLS.BLS

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