Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric
Resume:
Dr JEMIMA KODUA
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
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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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