Objectives

To provide professional, quality care and maintain a direct line of communication with patients, their family and the entire healthcare team. Seeking a suitable position as a family nurse practitioner in a progressive facility that diagnose and manages both simple and complex medical conditions in patients of all ages and diverse socioeconomic background.

Profile

• Self-motivated professional with extensive experience in patient’s care

• Thrives on challenges, excels in time management, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Service-oriented and works effectively with all levels of personnel.

• Proven ability to work on own initiative.

• Immense ability to make sound clinical decisions independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, Pyxis, and McKesson Horizon, Patient Fusion, eClinicalWorks

• Multi-task, Conflict Resolution, Confidentiality and a Team Player

Education and Qualifications

Bowie State University, Bowie Maryland, September 2014 to May 2017 – Master of Science in Nursing.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna, Nigeria – Bachelor of Nursing Science (2006)

Government Secondary School Jaji Kaduna – High School Diploma (2000)

Skills

Strong clinical medical skills and knowledge

Strong attention to detail

Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills

Demonstrated interest in using technology to deliver high quality, evidence-based primary care

Ability to multitask

Excellent communication skills

Excellent clinical and communication skills

Strong ambulatory skills

Licensure/Certifications

Family Nurse practitioner Certification

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia

Certificate of MAT therapy

DATA 2000 (XDEA) waiver, 275 patient

Stroke Certification

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Affiliations

American Academy of Nurse-Practitioners

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Professional Experience

Clinton Primary Care, Clinton MD

Oct 2017 to Date (Family Nurse Practitioner):

Provides a comprehensive assessment of patients and as appropriate to their families

Completes the history of the present illness and review past histories.

Provides appropriate patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with acceptable Standards of Care and Regulatory Requirements.

Works in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.

Provides individual, group, family and pharmacologic therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based.

Recommends and/or orders medical interventions such as appropriate laboratory work, diagnostic imaging studies (X-rays, CT Scan, MRI, etc.) medications and protocols for detoxification.

Document appropriately in the medical record in a timely manner such as admission assessment, history and physical examinations, intermittent assessments and recommendations, and patient discharge summaries.

Assesses the physiological and behavioral health status and assesses the psychosocial health status of the adult or adolescent patient.

Completes initial assessments and develops the plan of care.

Determines mobility needs to assist with fall prevention and the determination of high risk for compromised skin integrity.

Makes referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing as needed.

Develops criteria for measurement of goals and communicates goals to appropriate persons to include patient, family, significant others, and documents same.

Participates, develops, and implements performance and/or quality improvement initiatives

Prepares written and electronic prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.

Provides monitoring and continuity of care for chronic care patient.

Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team

Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies

Serves as the clinical expert and acts as a clinical resource

Provides patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention

Assesses the physiological and behavioral health status and assesses the psychosocial health status of the adult or adolescent patient.

Delivered patient education on various topics ranging from disease prevention, health promotion to proper medication usage, side effects of medications and nutrition.

Sept 2019 till date, Nurse Practitioner: Corizon Health, Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Centre – Department of Public Safety in Baltimore.

Provides typical community standard care based on evidenced based medicine for clinical services required including but not limited to Initial Intake History and Physical, detoxication protocols, sick call, chronic care, and all emergency care needs. Diagnose and treats patients within the state scope of practice

Conduct drug evaluation and assessment to determine the patient optimum level of care.

Provide medical detoxification for alcohol, benzo, opiate and other substance use and observe patient response to treatment.

Order and, if necessary, performs laboratory studies, X-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms, as appropriate

Adheres to approved formulary for therapeutic regimens before utilizing non-formulary procedure

Initiates consultation requests and non-formulary request with supervisory physician’s approval

Documents pertinent observations and logical conclusions to validate need for non-formulary medication on non-formulary request form for Medical Director's approval when non-formulary medication is ordered

Educates patients on medical conditions, use of drugs, diet, weight control, effects of prescribed treatment.

Utilizes available in-house resource personnel for treatment or resolution of identified problems before utilizing off-site referral

Provides emergency treatment on-site and responds appropriately in urgent or emergency situations

Supports standards of medical care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

Serves as a resource to other professional or non-professional personnel providing instructions as needed

Attends Medical Staff meetings as required

Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor

Aug 2018 to Present, Nurse Practitioner: Outreach Recovery Bowie, Maryland

Initial history and physical examination, intermittent medical assessments as warranted

Conduct drug evaluation and assessment to determine the patient optimum level of care.

Provide medical detoxification for alcohol, benzo, opiate and other substance use.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients. Review and detail the patient’s history to ensure proper care is administered. Adhere to all confidentiality procedures as outlined by HIPAA.

Documents appropriately in the medical record in a timely manner such as assessment, history and physical examinations, intermittent assessments and recommendations.

Completes initial assessments and develops the plan of care.

Interacts with patients, counseling staff, psychiatrist, medical director, other nurse practitioners, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in such a manner that promotes a high standard of care.

Participates in the delivery of individualized patient care following approved procedures as warranted.

Identifies patient problems based on data related to the adult and adolescent's health status.

Check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Database for medications prescribed to the patient

Review comprehensive history and physicals documentation.

Safeguards confidentiality of shared information.

Sept 2018 to Nov 2019: Wayne Medical Associates Greenbelt MD: Medical Practice House calls

Home Visit: Provides care to new and established patient, takes patient histories and performed assessments. Ordered and reviewed the results of diagnostic test and laboratory results. Makes diagnosis, prescribe treatment regimen and monitor the efficacy of treatment. Identified patient’s needs at home and support systems.

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton Maryland

October 2011- Feb 2018 (Registered Nurse):

Critical analysis of the best action to care for my patient (Comprehensive patient care and management)

Provide comfort and safe environment for patients.

Liaison with the medical team to achieve wellness in patients. Serve as a patient advocate.

Effective communication with the family member(s) in regard to patients’ health condition.

Safely administer medication to patients (utilizing the 5 Rs).

Monitor patient on telemetry

Provide pre and post care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiological studies, as well as pacemaker and AICD implantation.

Provide care for patients undergoing MI screening and anticoagulant therapy

Monitor and managing patient with congestive heart failure and end-stage renal disease. Strict intake and output, daily weight, ensuring adequate diuresis of the patient with CHF. Ensuring patient is well informed of self-management of CHF

Caring for diabetes patients, monitoring their blood sugar and administering insulin base on their sliding scale. Diabetic teaching, proper diet management, and adequate exercise. Education on self-administration of insulin at home.

Prepared patients for TEE, echocardiography and stress testing

Manage patient on hemodialysis or/and peritoneal dialysis

Monitor and management of stroke patients

Insertion of Intravenous line and blood drawn.

Blood transfusion and verification of patients’ identity

Treatment of wound of various stages

Act as the charge nurse on a rotation basis

Delegation of duties

Administration of oxygen

Suction patient on vent – tracheotomy care

Naso-gastric tube feeding, gastric lavage, and gavage

Monitor patient on the chest tube

Documentation of all information related to patient care

Additional clinical experience

Family Nurse Practitioner Role & Seminar practicum Feb 2017 - April 2017

Clinton Primary Care: Adult Clients Practicum Feb 2016-April 2016,

Clinton Primary Care Older Adult Clients Practicum May 2016 - July 2016

Dr Smith Nicole Pediatrician Sept 2016 – Oct 2016, Mar 2017 - April 2017

Dr Illupeju, Oluremi Obstetrician-gynecologist Oct 2016 – Dec 2016

Nisa Premier Hospital, Jabi, Abuja-Nigeria

Oct 2008 to Oct 2010 – Registered Nurse/Midwife

National Assembly Clinic, Garki, Abuja. Nigeria

Oct 2007 to Sept 2008 – Nursing officer

Operating Room

Coordinating the surgical team

Getting the right equipment and informing the surgeon of the procedure

Assisting in surgery

Monitoring patients in the surgical recovery room

Labor and Delivery Units

Health educates, monitor and care of the patient during ante-natal, labor and post-natal.

Care of pediatric

Conducting immunization for both children and adults.

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