ALEMNGEH MBETAZI, CRNP-BC

**** ****** ****** ****: 240-***-****

Greenbelt MD 20770. Cell: 240-***-****

Email: ad1v09@r.postjobfree.com

SEEKING A PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION:

With thirteen years of experience working as a psychiatric mental health registered nurse (RN), and a current PMHNP-BC certification with a solid educational background, I am a qualified candidate for the Psychiatric Mental Health position in a company. I am a very dedicated worker, reliable, energetic, nonjudgmental, and knowledgeable team player with incredible critical judgment skills. I think that knowing the needs of my patients is one of the biggest steps toward accomplishing the assigned duties for this position. I have a diverse background in mental health and patient care from adolescent through geriatric. I am ready to utilize my experience, education, skills, and exceptional work ethic to provide quality patient care in a hospital, outpatient clinic, and or community health setting.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP-BC) (08/13/22)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bowie State University (May 2011)

Bachelor in Business Administration, University of Dschang (May 2001)

Advanced Level Certificate. GED or higher Equivalent.

Basic Life Support Certification/ CPR

Licensures/Certifications

•Registered Nurse License Number Rxxxxx– Maryland (April 2012)

•Registered nurse license number RN xxxxxx Washington, DC

•American Heart Association CPR and First Aide Certification

•Certified Nursing Assistant – Maryland

•Medication Certification – Maryland

•Shepherd Bashir School of Nursing – CAN/HHA 2004

•Prince George`s Father of the Year Award/Certificate (PG County government)

•Correctional Officer Certificate of the Year (Washington, DC, 2007)

•Certificate of Leadership & Success (National Society of Leadership & Success, 2011)

SUMMARY:

•Effective working both independently and as a team member.

•Able to communicate well with a wide range of personalities.

•Cooperative and dependable team player

•A quick learner with the ability to adapt to new challenges and technologies.

PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

1)QCI of Southern Maryland (Currently employed as PMHNP-BC)

• Establishing and/or maintaining appropriate standards for treatment, including therapeutic modalities and prescribing practices.

• Attend to medication aspects of quality management.

• Collaborate with other medical professionals, including a review of diagnostic

formulations and documentation of physical examinations.

• Provide OP and Mobile Treatment psychiatric-related services including psychiatric evaluations and assessments, prescribe, modify, and monitor all medications as necessary. Conduct Initial Psychiatric Evaluations within required COMAR regulation guidelines, including.

• Formulate and document the psychiatric diagnosis and the rationale for the diagnosis or affirm a psychiatric diagnosis that has been entered in the individual's medical record.

• Assess the individual's level of functioning and availability of family and other social

supports.

• Order and monitor tests at medically recommended intervals and document the results in the individual's medical record.

•Develop Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs). Participate in the recommended discharge of patients, including signing the Discharge Plan.

•Assure compliance with applicable ethics and laws pertaining to psychiatric treatments.

•Provide a safe, secure, therapeutic and professional environment at all times. Lead by example and provide quality care and documentation at all times. Attend staff meetings upon request.

• Work to be sure that all patients feel welcome and cared for, and respect patient

• Be aware of patient confidentiality at all times. When speaking of a patient use first initial last name or simply initials.

2)QCI Behavioral Health, LLC, Largo MD (2012 to 2023 - Psychiatric mental health registered nurse -RN)

• Conduct initial nursing assessment when first assigned a patient. Discuss with the patient the nature and boundaries of the therapeutic relationship, and patient goals.

•Do an ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of all interventions and make revisions as needed.

• Assist patient in obtaining any prescribed psychiatric medications by coordinating with CSS regarding insurance and applying to the CSA and pharmaceutical companies as needed.

•Administer psychotropic medications (Injectable as Abilify, Vivitrol, Invega, Aristada, Haldol, and PO medications) per the doctor/NP's orders in a timely fashion.

•Document all doctor or NP orders (including any changes in meds, orders for samples, orders for pharmaceutical companies, etc.) as Medication Adjustment notes.

• Educate patient, and family when indicated, regarding medications, side effects, and potential adverse events and develop a plan to assist patient in taking medications as prescribed and reporting any problems.

• Assist the patient in obtaining and seeing a primary care provider (PCP) and encourage the patient to follow through with somatic recommendations. Educate the patient about any somatic conditions and recommended treatments, including lifestyle changes and nutrition.

• Record vital signs and perform a Mental Status Exam. Assess for any adverse effects of meds, any safety issues, symptoms of mental illness or drug use, changes in eating or sleeping habits, or other behavioral changes.

• Participate actively as a member of the treatment team. Review and sign treatment plans within 24 hours or per COMAR guidelines.

• Coordinate with administrative staff to ensure records are available from all pertinent sources, including hospitals, doctors' offices and other agencies and needed information is exchanged with appropriate release from the patient.

• Secure pre-authorizations for patients at the request of the doctor/NP when needed

• Take personal and professional responsibility by participating in life-long learning through attendance at professional/educational seminars, home study, participation at pharmaceutical presentations, etc.

• In the RMA/CMA’s absence- to be a liaison between the pharmaceutical reps and the doctors/NPs and to assist in arranging educational opportunities for staff.

• Assure that medications are delivered to the patients in a timely fashion or that meds are discontinued as needed.

• Assist patients with reminds of doctor’s appointments and transport them to sessions with primary care or other physicians as needed and as team agrees

• Maintain professional licensure and adhere to all professional standards, including ethical standards, of any pertinent regulating agencies including the CARF, ANA, APNA, COMAR, and DHMH.

• Provide care for people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, or dementia.

3)Capital View Home Health, Washington DC (Home visits 2012 - 2017)

•Conducts admissions and annual Re-certifications

•Home visits for medications reconciliation, and Supervision of CNA and HHA.

•Home visits for monthly or biweekly injections

•Oversees LPNs, GNA with ADLs.

•Provide daily care to dialysis(pre/post), G.Tube, trach, and vent patients

•Perform wound/skin care, IVs, Ostomy care, drains, and medication administration.

• Re-admit, admit and discharge patients with education and instructions.

•Collaborate with residents’ individual care plans and implementations.

•Interpret lab values and report abnormal and critical results.

•Trained new hires and kept competencies current.

•Administration of Sub Q, IV, and IM medications

4)Psychiatric Institute of Washington (2015 to 2016, Weekend nurse)

•Identifies diagnosis and most evidence-based treatment options.

•Identifies quality improvement issues and develops unit-based quality improvement programs, as well as standards of care and practice.

•Perform care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services.

•Provides patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.

•Provides health teaching to patients and care providers.

•Proper documentation.

•Provide direct care, counseling, and teaching to patients and families according to established collaborative protocols and standards of care.

•Assist the psychiatrist with the clinical management of clients on the psychiatrist's treatment team.

•Works collaboratively with clinicians and staff in the Counseling session and Health Services to provide services to clients.

•Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and health promotion.

•Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural competency and working with individuals from underrepresented and/or underserved populations.

•Utilizes internal and community resources for referrals and assistance.

•Provide physical examination and urgent care services to underserved population.

•Counsel clients regarding health risk factors, smoking cessation, stress management, physical activity, and disease management.

•Conduct comprehensive mental assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner.

•Records physical and mental health findings, and formulates care plan and diagnosis, based on patient's condition.

•Refers patients to Primary Care providers for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.

•Lead nursing groups focusing on mental and physical health and provided group and individual counseling.

•Provide ongoing evaluation of medication regime and monitor effectiveness.

•Participate in weekly inter-disciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss individual client treatment plans and discharge planning.

•Participate in milieu management, ensure safety for all staff and clients, and perform physical restraints as necessary.

5)Psychiatric Nursing Intern: St. Elizabeth’s Psychiatric Hosp, WDC (2010 - 2011)

•Observed and participated in mild psychotic to highly violent patients, obtained and recorded vital signs.

•Observed and interviewed patients with neurotic difficulties, which interfere with their personal relationships or occupational functioning. Provide counseling to the mentally ill population, both as inpatients and outpatients, especially those with severe mental illness and those involved with the legal system.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.

6)CORRECTIONAL CORPORATIONS OF AMERICA, WDC, (2004 to 2008) CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

• Observed incarcerated inmates during recreational activities and during meals

• Transport inmates to and from court during court sessions

• Attend to families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to review inmates’ incarceration status.

• Member and participant of a Special Operational Response Team (S.O.R.T) in case of an emergency in the building.

• Provided safety and security to the inmates and the administrators.

REFERENCES:

•References are furnished upon request please.

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