Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
Francis Okodogbe, PMHNP- BC, MSN.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Telecare Corporation. Herald CA. August – till Novenber 2023. Experience: Inpatient.
● Provide treatment, evaluation, diagnosis and medication management of patients with various psychiatric disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, MDD, PTSD, OCD, Personality disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Bipolar, Psychosis, Impulse control disorder and speech language disorders in accordance with DSM-5. Assess AIMS, MSE, complete psychiatric evaluation, risk assessment etc on an ongoing basis.
● Provide treatment for patients with Neuro developmental disorders in addition to mental health disorders such as eating disorders, sleep issues and substance related addictive disorders.
● Provide tests, diagnosis symptom management of patients with impulse control disorders, trauma associated with long term incarceration and institutionalization. Provide, refer or recommend psychotherapy and or medication management depending on individual cases.
● Provide risk assessment of patients with suicidal and homicidal ideation, audio and visual hallucination on an ongoing basis. Oversee medication management of patients at risk of homelessness or homeless, substance use dependence and personality disorders.
● Care and treatment of people with long term institutionalization and incarceration who have distinct types of correctional issues or on probation who are transitioning from the correctional setting to lower level of care using trauma informed care.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Sacramento Outreach And Recovery (SOAR) Telecare Corporation Sacramento CA. October 2020– Till November 2023.
Experience: Outpatient.
Provide outpatient follow up, assessments, diagnosis and treatments for: 1. Patients with disabilities, unstable housing and mental health illness
2. Patients with substance addictive disorders
3. Patients with trauma, violence and sleep disorders 4. Patients with personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders 5. Patients with obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD and intellectual disability
6. Patients with sexual and panic disorders
● Assess, diagnose and provide medication orders and medication management for patients with serious mental illness such as autism spectrum disorder, Schizophrenia spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders and more.
● Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
● Prescribe direct psychotherapy to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral health disorders using informed care approach.
● Collaborates with medical and mental health staff in delivery program specific services. Works as an integral part of the clinician staff by participating in staff meetings.
● Provide continuous ongoing follow up and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance of the adult population on outpatient basis.
● Works collaboratively with nurses and other mental health providers through patients’ evaluation, determining a differential diagnosis and plan of care and appropriate interventions.
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● Adhere to standards, maintain a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs in an expedient manner, involving the family in the plan of care as appropriate.
● Provide out-patient psychiatric mental health services for patients with serious mental illness and disorders.
● Care of patients with schizophrenia and mood disorders. Provide psychiatric evaluation for new admission and follow-up care.
● Medication adjustment and routine visits. Provide discharge planning and follow-up care for patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
● Provide medication orders, evaluation and follow up care. California Correctional Healthcare System- Psychiatric inpatient Program. Stockton CA. July 2013 – May 2022.
Registered Nurse:
● As a lead nurse, we provide follow up preventive care and perform shift supervisor roles under the direction of the supervisory registered nurse. We work with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure smooth running of the unit. AS a registered nurse, we provide consultation and collaboration with the psychiatrist, the physicians, custody personnel, the unit supervisor and the psychiatric technicians to provide safe and secure patient care environment. We care for patients on hunger strike, suicide ideation, homicide ideation and patients with self-injurious behavior. We also care for patients with audio and visual hallucination and respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies. I currently work in a large Acute mental health unit caring for patients with serious psychiatric challenges.
● Supervises subordinates nursing staff and ensures that the performance of their duties is consistent with policies and procedures, court mandates, State and federal regulations, maintains confidentiality, and provides training as needed.
● Evaluates problems and complaints, prepares reports, and takes corrective actions as needed. Completes nursing services audits, reviews and ensures proper and complete documentation of patient 4
care activities, and participates in ongoing quality improvement efforts.
● Establishes work schedules, reviews assignments, and redirects staff as necessary to cover all areas of nursing care need. Evaluates and documents staff performance including probationary reports, periodic and annual performance evaluations, and provides timely performance feedback and identifies opportunities for performance improvement, as necessary.
● Identify, address, or elevate patient care issues as necessary and coordinate with custody personnel to mitigate barriers to access to care, facilitate conflict resolution and provide clinical support as indicated.
● As a registered nurse involved in the planning, administering, directing, managing and evaluating patient care services and providing patient assessment by applying nursing principles.
● As a member of the activation team we assist with unit organization, training and analyzing situations effectively and accurately per policy and procedure.
● As a registered Nurse, we monitored patients with psychiatric and medical conditions, documented and made referral as appropriate. We communicate effectively with staff and other disciplines to maintain an effective and safe work environment.
Crestwood Manor. January 2012 - April 2015. PM Supervisor RN
● As a supervising registered nurse, develops, implements, evaluates and modifies plan of care and oversees patients care.
● Respond to emergent and non-emergent patients care issues and coordinate care delivery with other medical and non-medical professionals within and outside the facility.
● Also work as the charge nurse and the treatment nurse, gathering and assessing information about patients' care needs. Respond to complex residents’ care issues like patient abuses, employee staffing issues and call requests. Work directly under the supervision of the 5
Director of Nursing in various capacities to ensure smooth daily operation.
● Crestwood Manor is a 190-bed secured skilled nursing facility/long term care facility focusing on neuropsychiatric population. Oversee nursing care in our Special Treatment Program and care for residents that have a primary psychiatric diagnosis but may also have secondary medical concerns. Work with patient's families to arrange visitations, medical appointments and handle transportation issues in and out of the facility.
● Observe and identify changes in patients’ overall condition, develop and implement care plans, assess, evaluate and provide appropriate intervention and implementation. Provide patients and family teaching, provide physical and emotional support. Coordinate care with other departments such as the housekeeping, activities and the dietary department to ensure environmental safety and dietary compliance. Made recommendations to the doctors for observed, potential and actual medical issues for treatment. Receive telephone orders from healthcare providers, implement infection control practices, quality assurance, and provide patient care. As a supervising registered nurse, calculate the nursing hour per Patient day. Also calculate the total census and the unit census to ensure adequate staffing and regulatory compliance.
Elegance Beauty Supply and Salon. Manteca, California. Managing Director/Owner.
● Assist with development and implementation of company policies and procedures. Develop strategies and oversee the activities of the business.
● Ensure business goals are met by monitoring workflow and ensure accountability, delegating duties and schedule.
● Provide training and guidance to staff and independent contractors. Hire new as needed and ensure customer satisfaction and 6
collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality products to maintain business reputation.
● Control budget and finance, control overhead, provide advertisement and promotions to increase sales and service.
● Ensure state and local laws follow. Maintaining necessary permits and licenses up to date also ensure fire and building codes are maintained.
● Provide a conducive and clean environment for customer satisfaction. Prepare the company for state and local survey readiness at all times.
● maintain trustworthy relationships with staff, customers, subordinates and suppliers at all times. Also ensure company expenses paid. Collect sales tax, report and pay to the board of equalization and maintain adequate business record and documentation. Education Summary: MSN/ PMHNP: Walden University, Minneapolis Professional Organization: ANA, ANCC, America psychiatric nurse association.S
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