Nurse Practitioner Registered

Anne-Marie Chando, PMHNP-BC

Laurel, MD +1-704-***-**** ********@*****.***

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Care Servant Leadership Technical Versatility

Experienced registered nurse (RN) with 10+ years of expertise in caring for patients of diverse backgrounds and complex medical conditions in different clinical nursing care settings. I have an excellent grasp of case management, quality assurance, practice, and utilization management.

Recognized for collaborative leadership style, and ability to blend empathy and clinical expertise to effortlessly build a healthy rapport with patients.

Outstanding written and verbal communication, technical presentation, and relationship management skills. Some conversational French.

Core Competencies

Drug Administration & IV Insertion Patient-focused care & treatment regimens

Organization & Time Management Policies & Protocols

High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Infection Control Standards & Procedures

Specimen Collection Colostomy Care Foley Insertion Wound Care Tracheostomy Care NG Tube Insertion & Removal Pre/Post Care Phone Communication Oxygen Administration Computerized Charting/Flow Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) Charting Systems Patient Evaluation

Professional Experience

05/2023 – 03/2024: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,

T and T Healthcare, Berwyn Heights, MD

Assessed, diagnosed, evaluated, and treated adults and adolescents experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders.

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications, assessed the medication effectiveness and side effects, refilled prescriptions, and referred patients to other programs and community services to enhance treatment processes.

Completion of comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and psychological assessment of patients undergoing bariatric surgery through telehealth and inpatient patient consultation.

Utilized different screening forms such as PHQ-9, Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), Mini-Mental Exam, Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) and MOCA.

Documentation in Athena Health electric health record (EHR) and Practice Fusion EHR.

Maintained safe practices by enforcing regulations, policies, and healthcare organizations' procedures.

06/2021 – Present Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Registered Nurse (RN)

University of Maryland, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD

Work with team members in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

Assess patients by discussing their mental health conditions with them.

Assists patients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

Provide treatment to patients, ensure medications are correctly administered, and note reactions to psychotropic drugs.

Conduct one-on-one therapy sessions, and attend treatment team meetings to discuss each patient's treatment plan.

06/2019 – 12/2021 Orthopedic Registered Nurse (RN)

Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD

Admitted new patients and monitored existing patients.

Assessed surgical sites, noted any changes, and changed surgical dressings as needed.

Assisted with treatments for patients with arthritis, back surgeries, shoulder, hip, and knee arthroscopies, and replacements.

Prepared patients for pre- and post-surgical procedures and ensured that patients were kept safe and comfortable.

Assisted with mobility and repositioning, and assessed neurovascular status.

Provided patients and families with self-care and follow-up care instructions.

Administered pain medications orally, via Ketamine drip, PCA pumps, and intravenously.

Delegated patient care, gave reports to Patient Care Assistants, and precepted new employees.

07/2015 – 05/2019 Medical-Surgical Psychiatric Stabilization Registered Nurse (RN)

Wake Med Hospital, Cary, NC

Provided an accurate physical assessment on admission, during a shift, and in the event of a change in medical condition

Completed behavioral health assessments on patients with addiction, Alzheimer's, Dementia, PTDS, and other mental health conditions

Provided an individualized nursing care plan and worked closely with other healthcare providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare.

05/2014 – 01/2018 Rehab Nurse/Team

UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, NC

Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in the patient's condition

Modified patient's treatment plans according to the patient's responses and conditions

Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care plans.

Administered medications according to established standards and policies.

Maintained education requirements as required by the Board of Nursing.

Previous Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Friends Home West Greensboro, NC 2012-2014

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Shannon Gray Nursing Rehabilitation Center Jamestown, NC 2010-2013

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Metro Nursing Winston-Salem, NC 2009 -2013

Education / Professional Development/ Training/Licensure

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), PMHNP, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, 2022.

T&T Healthcare, Greenbelt, MD: 320 hours of Clinical Rotation.

Hawkes Counseling Services (LLC), Baltimore, MD: 160 hours of Clinical Rotation.

Bowie Town Behavioral Services, Bowie, MD: 160 hours of Clinical Rotation.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, 2013

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Political Science, University of Buea, CMR, 2022

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Forsyth Tech Community College, Winston-Salem, NC, 2009

Registered Nurse (RN) MD Board of Nursing Active

Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Certification (PMHNP-BC) MD Board of Nursing Active

Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Certification (PMHNP-BC) DC Board of Nursing Active

References

Available on request.

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