Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Resume:
OLUFUNKE TAIWO (PMHNP-BC)
**** ******** ****** **. ***** Marlboro, MD 20774. 301-***-****. *********@***.***
Profile
Talented and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 6 years of BSN RN Psychiatric experience. Using the modern knowledge to build a strong relationship with patients of all ages and their families. A patient advocate, promoting high quality and unparalleled patient service to achieve best possible outcome
Skill Highlights
● Accomplished in Psychopharmacology
● In-depth knowledge of suicide and risk assessment
● Mental health care understanding, knowledge of planning psychological treatments
and monitor patients' health conditions.
● Experienced with inpatient bedside care, crisis intervention, symptom management and
family interventions.
● Safety-minded and detail oriented in documentation patient information including service
plans treatment reports and progress notes.
● Excellent presentation and management skills
● Demonstrated talent and flexibility in clinics and hospitals settings.
● Excellent communication skill and ability to work with diverse range of people with difference personalities.
● Possess strong knowledge of working in an interdisciplinary team.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medpsych Health Services LLC CRNP- PMH - Present
Conducting initial psychiatric patient evaluation
Formulating diagnostic impressions, developing and implementing initial treatment plans in collaboration with other team members
Ordering laboratory tests, monitoring, and evaluating results
Working with interdisciplinary team on care coordination of patients
Performing crisis intervention and medication management
Stoddard Baptist Global Care, Inc. CRNP- PMH, May 2019 – Present
Conducting initial psychiatric patient evaluation
Formulating diagnostic impressions, developing and implementing initial treatment plans in collaboration with other team members
Ordering laboratory tests, monitoring, and evaluating results
Working with interdisciplinary team on care coordination of patients
Performing crisis intervention and medication management
Internship, UMD –Prince George’s Hospital Center, January 2018 – November 2018
Performed initial psychiatric evaluation and assessment of newly admitted patients
Obtained collateral information on newly admitted patients from multiple sources using assessment techniques that are appropriate to the patient’s language, culture, and developmental stage, including screening evaluations, psychiatric rating scales, genograms and other standardized instruments
Wrote comprehensive psychiatric note along with history and physical note on new admissions
Coordinated with psychiatrist to develop treatment plan for patient with different types of mental illness
Conducted follow up psychiatric assessments and wrote progress note on existing patients
Maintained interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulted and collaborated with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providers
Assisted the psychiatrist in utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medication management
Discussed progress towards goals with patients, providing instructions, and monitoring effect of medications and monitoring laboratory values
Coordinated with psychiatrist, social workers and case managers to refer patient to appropriate community program/ resources upon discharge for continuity of care
MDS Coordinator, April 2012 – Present
Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home, Washington, DC
Assessment of newly admitted residents and completion of MDS within 14 days of admission
Developing and maintaining calendars, schedules and protocols to ensure timely completion of assessments/care plans for new admissions, quarterly updates, annual reviews and changes in health status
Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to comprehensive assessment of nursing home residents
Observing all infection control, OSHA, and Universal Precautions Guidelines
Trained four new employees on MDS coding system
Commended by the Director of Nursing and Administrator for increasing the facility’s case mix index in 2017
Provided in services to floor nurses/CNAs on proper documentation of ADL's and Behavior
Coordinated care between nursing and rehab staff to ensure proper management to meet resident needs and to ensure that individualized goals and plans of care were developed.
Registered Nurse Supervisor, November 2010 – January 2012
Forestville Health and Rehab Center, Maryland
Implementation of total patient care, assessing patient’s status and notifying physician of clinical Changes
Responsible for close monitoring of patients’ EKG readings. Assisted in preparing stroke and cardiac patients for diagnostic tests
Drew blood peripherally and from central lines. Started intravenous lines, hung and maintained intravenous fluid and medication
Educated patients’ families on disease processes, medication administration and pain management techniques
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professionals
Precept staff nurses and students in areas of patient care, policies and procedures with demonstrated leadership skills
Licensed Practical Nurse, July 2007 – June 2010
Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, DC
Care of critically ill residents requiring mechanical ventilation. Suctioning and care of residents with tracheostomy
Drawing of blood from peripheral and central lines
Starting intravenous lines, hanging and maintaining intravenous fluid and medication
Care of residents with gastrostomy tube feeding
Licensed Practical Nurse, Prince George’s Correctional Facility, August 2008 – Nov 2008 Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Provided care for inmates with behavioral condition
Administered psychotropic medication to inmates with mental illness
Administered tuberculin injection on new inmates to rule out tuberculosis
Performed blood glucose check, insulin administration, and wound care on inmates
Worked with interdisciplinary team on care coordination of inmates with mental illness
SKILL:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care
strong listening skills, problem solving with non-judgmental approach
Proficient computer skills, able to document and navigate EHR independently
Effective crisis management skills for psychiatric emergencies.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work productively and make independent decisions
EDUCATION, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
Walden State University November 2018
MSN in Nursing (PMHNP-BC)
Chamberlain College of nursing, Addison, IL May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Prince George’s Community College, Largo, MD May 2010
Associate in Science in Nursing
Comprehensive Health Academy, Washington DC April 2005
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing
CPR/BLS, American Heart Association expr 05/2020
RAC-CT Certification
Active MD License #R193230 expr 03/2021
Active DC License # RN1025201 expr 06/2020
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