Dr JEMIMA KODUA

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

240-***-****

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Frederick, MD

SUMMARY

Results-oriented leader and health care provider with over 30 years of clinical experience. Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from the ANCC, with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and local agencies. A professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Expertise in assessing mentally ill adult patients, providing medication management, care coordination, as well as educating others.

EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PMHNP, Post Masters of Psychiatric Mental

Nurse Practitioner

LaSelle University 2021 - 2023 Philadelphia, PA Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Arthur Behavioral Services December 2023 - Present Laurel, MD

DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice

American Sentinel University 2013 - 2015 Denver, CO Research Project: “Impact of Educational

Intervention on Burnout of Nurses Working with

Intellectually Disabled Persons” - To be submitted for print at an international peer-reviewed journal, IJBS in 2023.

MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing Education

American Sentinel University 2011 - 2013 Denver, CO Graduated Summa Cum Laude

BSN, Bachelors of Science in Nursing

American Sentinel University 2010 - 2011 Denver, CO Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Case Manager/Delegating Nurse

Howard Community College 2006 - 2006 Columbia, MD Health Science Education, Instructor course

University of Cape Coast 1994 - 1995 Cape Coast, Ghana Consult with collaborating Psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance, and efficacy of medication.

Referred clients to other programs and community

agencies to enhance the treatment process.

Guide and educate clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans

Evaluate Patient for Psychiatry services and Psychotropic medication.

Monitor patients prescribed psychotropic medication and assess the medication's effectiveness and side effects Conduct psychiatry evaluations and execute medication management for outpatient facility

Diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders for over 100 patients

Assess the need for ordered patient labs, obtain, and interpret appropriate lab tests

Manage the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders

Lead Clinical Nurse Case Manager – Behavioral Unit Walter Reed Military Medical Center/ Andrews Air Force Base October 2016 - Present

Bethesda, MD

Consulted on appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients

Recorded Comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with team members

Diagnosed mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders

Monitored patients for psychiatric and psychotropic medications

Certified Midwife

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital 1991 - 1992 Komfo Anokye, Ghana

RN, Registered Nurse

Agogo Nursing Training College 1985 - 1988 Agogo, Ghana

SKILLS

Patient health education

Disease diagnosis and management

Unit management and leadership

Clinical documentation

Medication prescribing and administration

Psychiatric mental health care

Suicide Risk Assessments

Psychopharmacology

CPR/BLS certified /Instructor

Experience Preceptor.

Medication management

Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver

Psychiatric population familiarity.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES

DEA Certification MD 2023 - Present

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner (ANCC) 2023 – Present

Controlled Substance Administration (CDS) 2023-

present

CPR and First Aid Instructor (AHA) Forest

Hill, MD 2011 - Present

Certified Medication Technician Instructor Columbia, MD 2011 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor Rockville, MD 2011 - Present

Guided clients in understanding illness and treatment Plans Collaborated closely with the treatment team to

appropriately coordinate clients' care services

Provided necessary health education training for patients and their families

Provide case management, and care Coordination for over 100 service members and families

Provide strategic, approaches and techniques to manage a member's physical, environmental, and psycho-social health issues.

Identify and resolve barriers that hinder effective care and communication.

Provide discharge, and disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient acute settings

Assist service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers with appropriate options to meet complex healthcare needs

Participate in multidisciplinary patient care management practice

Evaluate policies and procedures to identify program and financial

Serve as Supervisory Case Manager with independent problem-solving skills to manage care

Case Managed the Air Force's most complex wounded and ill-armed forces service members to achieve optimal recovery and transition.

Utilizes professional knowledge of a wide range of nursing concepts within the catchment area that affect the financial obligations of the government and transition of Service Members.

Directs Service member's recovery Unit case management and transition of recovery care coordination among non- medical and medical team members.

Supervises and teamwork with civilian Nurse Case

Managers and other supporting staff.

Coordinate care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care

Serve as a clinic nursing subject matter expert and perform supervisory roles to nurses.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services and documentation using Genesis.

Develops, evaluates, and interprets health care financing and provides recommendations regarding clinical aspects of nursing practice.

Program Manager/Director /Registered Nurse/ Case

Mgr./ Medicine Aide/ CNA/ RN Instructor

Montgomery College - Adjunct June 2012 to September 2023 Rockville, MD

Serve as a program manager for non-credit courses

Serve as an Instructor for over 40 RN Case manager delegation Nurses for Assistant living

Teach RN refresher Courses for over 30 students

Teach Medicine Aide Courses for over 30 students

Teach CNA courses for over 50 students

Serve as a Clinical Instructor for CNA/Medicine Aide/RN students for over 50 students

Lactation Counselor Washington DC, MD 2007 -

Present

Licensed Registered Nurse Washington DC, MD

2000 - Present

Licensed Registered Nurse Maryland, MD 1997 -

Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

Academic Excellence - American Sentinel University 2015 Certificate of Achievement - Council of Ghanaian

associations of the Washington DC Metropolitan area 2015 Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nursing 2013

Golden Key International Honor Society 2012

Earned the ‘Most dedicated Teacher’ award 1994

Instructor’s award for Excellence in Teaching – Nursing Training College, Agogo 1992

Hospital award for Excellence in Nursing 1988

RN Director of Health Services /Case Management

Progress Unlimited -Developmental Disabilities Program June 2014 to October 2016

Owings Mill, MD

Staff Training, evaluation, and assessment for over 60 employees

Conduct needed Training for over 300 DD nurses

Case managed over 100 clients in a residential setting Delegating duties to over 60 CMT staff for clinical assignment of personal care

Participated in over 30 administrative meetings for organization planning

Serve as a resource for Nurses and over 60 CMT staff Conduct over 100 site visits to ensure Regulation

compliance for DD Agencies/Nurses

Charge Nurse-Registered Nurse

Washington Hospital Feb 2008 to Dec 2010

Washington DC, MD

Provided complete labor and delivery services (before, while, and after a baby is born) for over 100 mothers and babies

Charge Nurse-Registered Nurse

Providence Hospital June 2003 to Oct 2009

Washington DC, MD

Provided full spectrum of maternal and infant health care nursing for over 200 women.

Managed care during a C-section delivery, transitional nursery babies,

Lactation Counselor/Instructor to over 100 mothers and nursing staff

Charge Nurse-Registered Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital Feb 2001 to Nov 2006

Silver Spring, MD

Provided nursing care for recovering labor and delivery patients, Level 2 NICU, antepartum, and pediatric patients. Conduct needed Training for over 100 nurses

Nurse Manager

Asbury Methodist Village August 1998 to December 2000 Gaithersburg, MD

Determined staffing needs and coordinated staffing for shift

Supervised and trained over 40 staff for direct patient care Provided leadership and direction to over 40 employees Maintained safety regulations and quality assurance review

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