Nurse Practitioner Mental Health

Location:

Dallas, TX

Posted:

September 03, 2024

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Tonia Ajamu, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

**** ********** *****

Frisco, TX 75034

**************@*****.***

214-***-**** (Cell)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and patient focused PMHNP positioned to excel within outpatient psychiatric setting with an opportunity to grow in knowledge and therapeutic practice of psychiatric medicine. Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities used to mitigate conflict, enhance staff morals, allowing safety for patients and staff. Conscientious compassion, ethical decision making, critical thinking and reasoning, effective communication and attention to detail are the essential skills I possess.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Nursing: PMHNP, August 2019 – University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, June 2013 – University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Associates of Science in Nursing, May 2010 – Norwalk Community College, CT

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

2021 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- AZ 258747 Exp. 03/26

2021 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- IA G163900 Exp. 03/26

2019 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-TX AP144300 Exp. 03/26

2019 Certified Nurse Practitioner- ANCC Exp. 11/24

2010 Registered Nurse- TX 791487 Exp. 03/26

WORK HISTORY

2/21-present Breakthrough Mental Healthcare LLC.

Owner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Provide outpatient care for private practice specializing in adult psychiatry

Perform patients’ histories mental examinations and diagnosis, risk factor assessment, order therapeutic and diagnostic tests, attend to consultations and appointments

Prescribe medications following the practice policy, formulary, and relevant regulations of the State

Formulate, execute, and review healthcare education delivered to patients and families for disease prevention

Consult with supervising psychiatrist on cases that are beyond the scope of PMHNP qualifications

2/20-1/21 Exult Healthcare, McKinney, TX

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Provided outpatient care for private practice specializing in child, adult, and geriatric psychiatry

Performed patients’ histories mental examinations and diagnosis, risk factor assessment, order therapeutic and diagnostic tests, attend to consultations and appointments

Prescribed medications following the clinic’s policy, formulary, and relevant regulations of the State

Formulated, executed, and reviewed healthcare education delivered to patients and families for disease prevention

Consulted with psychiatrist on cases that are beyond the scope of PMHNP qualifications

4/16-8/19 Medical City Mckinney-Wysong Campus, McKinney, TX

Staff Registered Nurse- Psychiatric

Coordinated and delivered quality general and psychiatric nursing care

Assumed direct responsibility for observation, delegation, and leadership of unit staff and patients

Served actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team

10/14-3/16 Haven Behavioral Healthcare, Frisco, TX

Nurse Manager-Psychiatric

Interim Director of Nurses from 11/2015- 2/2016

Managed a nursing staff of ~25

Shared the delegated responsibility and accountability of DON

Maintained and ensured compliance with policy, procedures, and standard of care consistent with JCAHO, and Medicare certification.

Coordinated staffing, payroll, and recruiting.

Effectively communicated with multidisciplinary team.

2/13-10/14 Carrollton Springs, Carrollton, TX

House Supervisor-Psychiatric

Interim Director of Nurses 5/2014-7/2014

Shared the delegated responsibility and accountability of DON

Provided nursing care to patients seeking treatment for substance abuse, and or psychiatric disorders.

Supported the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care

1/12-2/13 Carrollton Springs, Carrollton, TX

Staff Registered Nurse- Psychiatric

Coordinated and delivered quality general and psychiatric nursing care

Assumed direct responsibility for observation, delegation, and leadership of unit staff and patients

Served actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team

2/11- 1/12 Centennial Medical Center, Frisco, TX

Registered Nurse- Surgical Services

Advocated patients’ safety by ensuring the proper procedures were being performed.

Ensured aseptic techniques were followed.

10/10-2/11 Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, Plano, TX

Registered Nurse- Inpatient Medical/Surgical

Planned and implemented nursing care plans.

Provided teaching instructions for discharged clients and or family members.

Applied special sensitivity while meeting diverse needs and varied situations

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE as a student

8/18-8/19 Exult Healthcare, McKinney, TX 540 hours Medication Management across the Lifespan

8/18-5/19 Exult Healthcare, McKinney, TX 180 hours Therapy/Mood Disorder/Substance Abuse

I have established the foundation of a therapeutic relationship by treating patients with dignity and respect. I’ve learned and practiced effective interviewing and assessment skills by developing a professional yet friendly rapport. Gained trust from the patient, helped me formulate an informed diagnosis by collecting objective and subjective data during the assessment/interview process, thorough differential diagnoses, as well as patient records. To maintain safety for my patients, I dedicated myself to familiarize commonly used/new drugs, including indications, dosages, drug-drug interaction, and common side effects. I honed the therapeutic relationship by encouraging the patient to be an active participant in their treatment, care, and recovery, both short term and long term.

HONORS / AWARDS

Daisy Award, 2018

Cum Laude, 2013

Women of Promise and Distinction, 2008

PERSONAL INTERESTS

African American Literature, Music Literature

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Name: Zainab Zia, MD

Position: Supervising Physician

Address: 7777 Forest Lane

Dallas, TX 75230

Phone: 516-***-****