Esther Adedokun

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Gastonia NC 28056

Cell: 980-***-****

aduy5p@r.postjobfree.com

Professional summary:

A board certified Psychiatric and Mental health Nurse Practitioner seeks a position where she can utilize evidence- based practice and compassion to provide psychiatric care to patients in order to effect positive patient care outcome and improve their quality of lives.

Summary of Skills

Familiar with psychiatric population and suicide risk assessment.

Clinical interviewing skills

Knowledge about psychotropic medications

In-depth information about various medical illnesses and awareness about the primary precautions to be taken in emergency cases

Maintains a positive attitude and quickly establishes trusting relationship with patients or families

Coordinates with nursing staff and other clinical professionals to provide dignified patient care

Possesses good communication skills

Proficient in electronic medical records such as Cerner,Emar and Icannotes

Personable and professional under pressure.

Experience

Rebound behavioral health hospital, Lancaster, SC.( Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, June 2022- present)

Conducts psychiatric evaluation and health assessment for patients across lifespan in an inpatient setting.

Provides treatment recommendations and treatment planning

Provides medication management for clients on medication and intermittent reassessment.

Evaluates for medication effectiveness through follow-up

Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meeting and contribute to treatment planning goal setting.

Encompass health rehab hospital, Rockhill SC ( Registered nurse, November 2021-March 2022)

Provides wound care to patients with surgical wound and pressure sores

Cares for patients on tracheostomy and feeding tube.

Performs in and out catheterization.

Bladder scans patients per provider’s order to assess for urinary retention.

Administers oral,IM and IV medications according to providers’ orders

Mecklenburg County Detention Center, Charlotte, NC (Registered Nurse, March 2020-September 2021)

Collaborated with psychiatrists and primary care providers to give quality care to inmate patients.

Conducted suicide and physical health assessment of newly admitted inmates and on going assessment of existing ones.

Administered prescribed medications

Provided emergency first aid care

Obtained blood and urine specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing

Monitored for reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition

Provided inmate patient education and discharge planning

Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional manner

Caromont Healthcare, Gastonia, NC (PCCU Registered Nurse, September 2019-March 2020)

Provided professional care and assistance to patients in progressive coronary care unit.

Initiated, monitored and titrated critical IV drips such as cardizem, magnesium and potassium drips per doctor’s order.

Monitored, interpreted cardiac rhythms and per provider’s order, provided interventions when necessary

Prepped and provided care for patients undergoing heart catheterization

Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments; communicated with patients and their family members and provided relevant nursing education to them on treatment procedures.

Performed EKG on patients and monitored their condition.

Westminster Health and Rehab center, Rock Hill, SC (Registered nurse, October 2019- Dec. 2020)

Provided care for people with physical disability and chronic illness.

Coordinated nursing care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals.

Prepared clients and their families for future self-management and decision-making responsibilities by fostering clients' independence and goal achievement

Provided teaching on underlying disabilities and teaches clients and families on how to develop the self-care.

Supported activities that enhanced clients' return of function

Impact Carolina Services, Lincolnton. NC (Psychiatric Office Manager, June 2012 – July 2019)

Ensured effective running of the office and arranged support services for patients and family

Updated and maintained patients' records and oversaw insurance billing

Ensured the office was in compliance with the appropriate government regulations.

Communicated with local organizations, families, and staff to locate and maximize available resources to ensure optimal patient experiences.

Education:

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee ( Master of Science in Nursing, (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Lifespan) August 2021

Gardner Web University, Boiling Springs, NC (Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - 2019)

University of North Carolina, Charlotte (BA. Sociology with minor in Biology - 2014)

Gaston College, Dallas, NC, (Associate's Degree in Science - 2012)

Clinical Experience

Mario Zapata Wellness Clinic, Statesville, NC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner student, April April 2021- August 2021)

Over 200 clinical hours in advanced practice psychiatric nursing

Performed psychiatric evaluation for patient in an outpatient psychiatric clinical setting

Conducted substance abuse evaluation and treatment under preceptor’s supervision

Diagnosed and recommended appropriate medication under preceptor’s supervision

Provided wellness and nutritional education to patients

Gihwala and Associates, Gastonia, NC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner student, August 2020- April 2021)

Over 350 clinical hours in advanced practice psychiatric nursing

Performed psychiatric evaluation for patient in an outpatient psychiatric clinical setting

Performed substance abuse evaluation and treatment for patients under preceptor’s supervision

Made diagnosis and recommended appropriate medication under preceptor’s supervision

Mecklenburg County Jail-Central, Charlotte, NC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner student, January 2021-March 2021)

50 clinical hours in group therapy

Assisted with, and conducted group therapy for over 50 inmate patients

Certification:

NC and SC DEA license

South Carolina and North Carolina board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan)

Registered Nurse in North Carolina and South Carolina

ACLS, BLS and CPI Certification

Award:

The Daisy award for extraordinary nursing students (2019)

Professional membership:

Iota at –Large chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Reference: Available on request

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