Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric

OMOLOLA AKINOLA MSN, APRN, PMHNP.

***** ***** **, **. ******, NY, 11412

Cell: 929-***-****) Email: **************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE: RN with 12 years of experience looking to secure an invigorating position as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner within an organization that I can positively contribute to by utilizing my skills and experience.

CERTIFICATION: NYS Registered Nurse 2009, BLS-CPR

NYS Registered Psych Nurse Practitioner 2020

ANA Member

EDUCATION:

Stony Brook University, Stony brook, NY Master of Science, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner May 2020 GPA: 3.7

Adelphi University Garden City, NY Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Aug 2007-August 2009 GPA: 3.65

Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY Bachelor of Science, Health Service Administration June 2004- June 2007. GPA 3.45

Associate of Science, Biology, Jan 2002-June 2004

HONORS: Sigma Theta Tau, May 2020, Magna cum Laude Graduate, August 2009

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE:

NYCHHC Rikers Island

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Nov 2020-Present)

• Provide psychiatric care, including admission evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals with mental health needs

• Participate in the creation of an individualized treatment plan after discussing the case with the mental health care team, collecting and reviewing psychosocial data, medical history, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information.

• Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalization. If a patient is hospitalized, maintain contact with the hospital psychiatric staff to ensure continuity of care

• Provide patient education, specifically around issues related to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare services. Document all activities in the electronic medical record in a timely, concise and clear manner

• Integrate nursing and medical concepts in planning care for medically complicated psychiatric patients.

• Provide consultation to non-prescribing mental health staff and medical staff about diagnosis, treatment and/or the need for psychiatric medication

• Counsel patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, including in group settings if needed

• Participate in team meetings with the treatment staff, on a daily basis if working on a mental observation unit and on a weekly basis if working in one of the clinics.

• Engage in clinical supervision, as indicated, with the Supervising or Senior psychiatrist

• Provide clinical supervision for psychiatric nurse practitioner trainees as needed, including appropriate direct supervision and documentation of evaluation and feedback

NYCHHC Covid19 testing site (November 2020-May2021)

Nurse Practitioner (JFK testing site) - The ExecuSearch Group

• Order Covid19 testing for patient and help facilitate efficient resulting for patients. Train nurses on proper PPE use, as well as ensure staff competency with sample collection

• Perform nasopharyngeal swabs and process specimens on point-of-care machine. Review staffing levels to ensure safety and work on clinical decision making on-site

• Review volunteer health screening results to reduce exposures onsite

• Collaborate with planning and logistics team on effective site operation for clinical activities and help with training, oversight, and quality control at COVID-19 testing site

DOE (2009-2020)

School Nurse for Special Ed/Behavioral Students (2009-2020)

●Providing medical care to school-aged children during school hours as a medical provider in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS Licensing.

●Performing daily assessment, providing medications and treatment and following up based on healthcare needs.

●Educating students on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while collaborating with the school team (speech therapist, teachers, and nutritionist) and making necessary referrals.

St. Barnabas Hospital (2019-2020)

Registered Nurse: Psychiatric

●Providing mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans daily.

●Conducting wellness checks for patients with behavioral disorders, psychiatric diagnoses, and cognitive deficits.

●Meeting with an interdisciplinary team daily to discuss treatment plans and patients’ progression.

●Administering all treatments and medications as per protocol.

●Providing psychotherapy services and educating patients about their care.

●Coordinating admission and discharge for all patients under my care.

NYC Department of Homeless Services (March 2020-2020)

Registered Nurse (COVID-19 Isolation site) - The ExecuSearch Group

●Monitoring and performing intake assessments and frequent wellness checks.

●Collaborating with the team to coordinate care and ensure the safety of more than 75 people during their recommended quarantine.

Axion Healthcare (2015-2019)

RN-Case Manager-Village CareMax (2018-2019)

●Performed research, monitoring, and tracked the condition and progress of various patients.

●Reconciled medication and analyzed data.

●Provided care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered.

●Advocated for cost-effective care plans for individuals suffering from long-term illnesses.

●Helped patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options.

●Helped clients achieve wellness and autonomy.

Mental Health Residential Nurse (Block Institute 2017-2019)

●Monitored consumer health needs to ensure well-being of consumers in our care.

●Arranged and attended as needed, medical and dental appointments.

●Administered medication and provided care for all residents as required.

●Maintained all necessary medical records, notes, and documentation as required.

●Assisted in pouring and administering medication.

●Prepared and delivered treatments as needed.

●Assisted in providing in-service training to residents and staff as requested.

●Conducted A.M.A.P certification courses and provided ongoing recertification for staff.

●Maintained and tracked all records pertaining to the annual recertification of staff.

●Provided RN on call coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days week for the residence.

Best Choice Home Care Nurse (2015 -2017)

●Assessed patients’ condition during every visit and charted observations.

●Performed evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review.

●Educated patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures.

●Coordinated with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and others involved in the patient’s care plan.

●Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable.

Service for the Underserved (2015-2016) ACT Team

●Treated patients in their homes and worked with individuals, families, groups, and communities, to assess their mental health needs.

●Developed a nursing diagnosis and plan of care, implemented the nursing process, and evaluated it for effectiveness.

●Advocated for and educated patients regarding their health needs, lifestyle, and habits.

●Administered medications to patients at home and educated them on the side effects and importance of medication compliance.

●Provided general service management which included intake, education, and referral of patients to service providers in the general community.

●Detected early symptoms of depression and made home care nursing recommendations to families that encouraged patients.

Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Ctr. (2011-2013)

Registered Nurse: Med-Surg, Telemetry, Psychiatric

●Provided total nursing care to critical-care patients, which involved planning, administering, and evaluating the nursing care of patients.

●Closely monitored cardiac and physical status of patients under care while working with physicians to develop treatment plans for patients in the unit.

●Administered all treatments and medications and maintained complete and accurate records of nursing assessments and nursing care according to hospital policy.

●Participated in and initiated CPR and Codes accurately and effectively.

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