My Curriculum Vitae

FLORENCE CHIHA OKPOR, PMHNP-BC

RESUME

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Objective

To collaborate with Psychiatrists, physicians and multidisciplinary teams in the assessment, evaluation, implementation and treatment of patients, providing all the necessary support physically and psychologically for the wellbeing of my patients and family members across lifespan.

EDUCATION

American Nurses Credentialing Certification: April 12, 2023

Walden University-College of Nursing Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of science in Nursing (MSN). PMHNP. August, 2020 – February, 2023.

Grand Canyon University-College of Nursing Phoenix, Arizona.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) July, 2011-Oct.,2013.

Kaplan Review Center. Atlanta, Georgia.

Registered Nurse, USA. 2003 June, 2003-Dec.,2003

School of Psychiatric Nursing Aba, Nigeria.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN). May, 2000-Nov., 2001.

School of Midwifery, ABSUTH, Aba. Abia State, Nigeria.

Registered Midwife (RM) (Associate Degree). March, 1989-March, 1990.

School of Nursing, ABSUTH, Aba. Abia state, Nigeria.

Registered Nurse (RN) Associate Degree) Oct., 1984-Nov., 1987.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse in Nigeria (1987)

Registered Midwife in Nigeria (1990)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Nigeria (2001)

Certified Nursing Assistant, Georgia (2002)

Registered Nurse State of Georgia (2003).

Nurse Practitioner State of Georgia ( April, 2023)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Active till 2024

Basic Life Support (BLS) Active till 2024.

EKG. Active.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Georgia Regional Hospital: Atlanta, Georgia

Registered Nurse Secure 3 (PRN) June 2019-till date.

Collaboration with doctors and other health team members for optimal patient care.

Administration of medication in emergency and first aid when needed.

Ensured patients and staff safety on the unit by observing patient behavior and

Documenting any changes in physical, behavioral or psychological changes

Maintained accurate, detailed reports and maintaining clients’ records.

Monitored records and reported symptoms and changes in clients’ conditions.

Observed nurses and visited patients to ensure that proper nursing care was provided.

Supervision and general care of the psychiatric patients in the unit.

Provided care/education to patients and their families.

Provided health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and

rehabilitation.

Provided unit education on teamwork which improved team cohesiveness and quality outcomes.

Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, Georgia

Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health Unit May 2019- August, 2022.

General care of mentally deranged patients in a 25 bedded in-patient unit and Crisis

Intervention Center/Emergency services.

Effective application of both medical/psychiatric nursing skill in multi-functional tasks.

Collaborating with the medical team for the formation of care plan with emphasis on clinical information and patient observation/family involvement.

Documentation of patients’ behaviors according to their status and the plan of care.

Provision of therapeutic/interactive environments thereby assisting patients in crisis.

Administration of medications and other treatments according to doctors’ orders.

Planning and tutoring/giving of health talks to patients to meet their physical needs like physical hygiene, nutrition, relationship with others, grooming etc.

Effective judgement during training in handling psychiatric and medical emergencies.

Admission and discharge of patients per patients’ plan of care and status.

Grady Behavioral Outpatient Clinic (Clinicals- 160 hours): Atlanta, Georgia.

PMHNP- Student November 2021- February 2022.

Participation and performance of initial patient intake, assessment, and evaluation.

Developed a comprehensive plan of care with patient-oriented goals.

•Provision of culturally sensitive care to diverse groups with mental health challenges

•Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to enhance treatment outcomes.

•Participation in the care and performed psychotherapy for individuals and groups across the life span.

Follow up visit with patients in the community.

Provided care to the patient in their homes per ACT protocol.

Atlanta Behavioral Healthcare (Clinicals-320 hours): Smyrna, Georgia

PMHNP-Student May 2022- November,2022.

Assisted with patient interviews, assessment, diagnosis, and recommendations.

Prescribed psychotropics and followed up to monitor effectiveness and adverse reactions.

Adjusted treatment plans where necessary to meet the patient's need.

Recommended therapies that fit the patient's need and appropriate for diagnosis.

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to enhance treatment outcomes.

Recommended and provided resources to enable treatment compliance.

Health talks to patient and families.

Ridgeview Institute (Clinicals 160 Hours): Monroe, Georgia

PMHNP- Student November 2022- February 2023.

Assessment of patients, admission process, diagnosis and prescribing medications under supervision.

Patient education and recommendation per hospital standard with my preceptor.

Medication management including health education and precaution.

Collaborated with other treatment team members per hospital policy. Maintained accurate, detailed reports and maintaining clients’ records.

Monitored records and reported symptoms and changes in clients’ conditions.

oObserved nurses and visited patients to ensure that proper nursing care was provided.

oSupervision and general care of the psychiatric patients in the unit.

oProvided care/education to patients and their families.

oProvided unit education on teamwork which improved team cohesiveness and quality outcomes.

Georgia Regional Hospital: Atlanta, Georgia.

Charge Nurse Secure 3 Unit July 1st, 2014- June, 2019.

Handled the tasks of managing staff strength of 7-12 techs, 2-4 nurses and up to 45 patients.

Provided education and referral for counselling and behavioral rehabilitation.

Responsible for admissions/discharges of patients into and out of the unit.

Collaboration with doctors and other health team members for optimal patient care.

Administration of medication in emergency and first aid when needed.

Ensured patients and staff safety on the unit by observing patient behavior and

Documenting any changes in physical, behavioral or psychological changes

Maintained accurate, detailed reports and maintaining clients’ records.

Monitored records and reported symptoms and changes in clients’ conditions.

Observed nurses and visited patients to ensure that proper nursing care was provided.

Supervision and general care of the psychiatric patients in the unit.

Provided care/education to patients and their families.

Provided health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and

rehabilitation.

Provided unit education on teamwork which improved team cohesiveness and quality outcomes.

Dekalb Medical Center: Hillandale, Ga

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit: December 2012-May 2014.

Monitoring of critical care patients with strokes

Monitoring of intracranial pressure.

Care of patients with bolts, Caminos, lumbar drains, shunts, chest tubes, hemovacs.

Care of patient during central lines, arterial lines placement and care of the lines.

Renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients.

Administration of complex drips, and medication regimen titrated as desired per MD order.

Blood draws, lab reviews, cardiac monitoring, aquaphoresis.

Prepared patients for procedures and surgeries.

General care of patients on ventilators including mouth care.

General care and close monitoring of ICU patients per plan of care.

Assisting recovering patients with ADLs and education of patients and families.

Grady Memorial Hospital: Atlanta, Georgia

Registered Nurse, Labor and delivery unit: Jan 2011-Dec.,2012.

Total care of mothers in labor via psychological care.

Electronic monitoring of fetal heartbeat, uterine wellbeing.

Pre- and post-operative care of mothers for caesarean section.

Monitoring of APGAR score and general wellbeing of the babies.

Care of high-risk pregnant mothers with high BP, eclampsia, pre- and post-partum hemorrhages

Care of mothers receiving Epidural and general pain relieve.

Assisting with neonatal resuscitation.

Education of mothers and family members.

Transfer of mothers/babies to Postpartum unit.

Grady Memorial Hospital: Atlanta, Ga.

Registered Nurse, Neuro Intensive Care: October 2008-Jan.,2011

Monitoring of critical care patients with strokes

Monitoring of intracranial pressure.

Care of patients with bolts, Caminos, lumbar drains, shunts, chest tubes, hemovacs.

Care of patient during central lines, arterial lines placement and care of the lines.

Renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients.

Administration of complex drips, and medication regimen titrated as desired per MD order.

Blood draws, lab reviews, cardiac monitoring, aquaphoresis.

Prepared patients for procedures and surgeries.

General care of patients on ventilators including mouth care.

General care and close monitoring of ICU patients per plan of care.

Assisting recovering patients with ADLs and education of patients and families.

Prepared patient for procedures, examinations, diagnostics and therapeutic examinations.

Increased unit hand hygiene compliance by routine monitoring and education.

Grady Memorial Hospital: Atlanta

Charge Nurse/Preceptor, Medical/surgical Unit: January,2004-Oct.,2008.

Developed comprehensive nursing care plans that focused on patient-oriented goals.

General care of patients with orthopedic conditions.

Pre- and post-operative operative care of patients.

Performed physical assessment of patients based on objective/subjective signs and symptoms.

Provided High quality nursing care to patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Initiating treatment plans as well as education of patients and families on proper healthcare.

Assisting students and new nurses in the unit through preceptorship/mentorship.

Delegated assignment to nurses and techs.

Coordinated ongoing staff education and implementation of infection control protocols.

General charge nurse functions by ensuring that excellent working relationship existed between nursing staff and medical team and other interdisciplinary team members.

Related well with people from multicultural background.

Imperial Healthcare: Atlanta

CNA/Wound Care Assistant June 2002-Dec. 2003.

Taking of vital signs and charting.

Treatment of pressure sores.

Assisting with grooming of residents.

General care of residents by helping/assisting them achieve their ADLs.

Abia State University Teaching Hospital: Aba, Nigeria

Senior Nursing Officer: 1987-2002

General care of patients with medical and surgical conditions.

General care of pregnant women during pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Giving medical and general care to mentally deranged patients.

Development of patients care plans, assessment, evaluation and nursing diagnosis pertinent to each individual need in a holistic care approach.

Instructing patients and family members on proper discharge instructions.

Provided patients/family members education on topics including basic nutritional needs, prevention of injuries and pain management.

Ensuring efficacy of treatment through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Performing basic physical assessment of newborns and infants.

Organizing seminars and symposia for professional growth.

Training of students and new nurses in clinical settings.

Prepared patient for procedures, examinations, diagnostics and therapeutic examinations.

Increased unit hand hygiene compliance by routine monitoring and education.

Development of comprehensive nursing care plans focusing on patient-oriented goals.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 2001.

Leprosy Settlement Research 2001.

Collaborated with a team of health professionals to give care to the inmates of Uzoakoli leprosy settlement in Nigeria.

Heralds @NACA Pathfinder Club 2021 till date

Involvement with school children in community services, food delivery, bob-a-job.

First-aid services in the club during emergencies/ minor injuries.

NACA Health Team

Health screening in the community periodically.

Organizing health nuggets via health talks on relevant topics in the community.

Organizing keeping fit activities via exercises and eating healthy in the community.

COMPLETED RESEARCH 1997.

Effects of hand hygiene compliance in a developing healthcare using Foam -in, foam-out method

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS

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HONORS:

Best Nurse of the year Award, 1999 at Abia State University Hospital, Aba, Nigeria.

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