EDITH A. TAKERE

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Arlington, Texas 76002

Phone: 310-***-**** (Cell)

E-Mail: adw40o@r.postjobfree.com

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER

Board Certified Advanced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of mental health nursing experience and a total of 18 years of nursing experience giving extraordinary care to various types of patients, including mental health; pediatrics; medical surgical; emergency room care; rehabilitation, with supervisory & managerial duties, excellent mentoring and communication skills; well organized team player. Has across-the-board comprehension of mental healthcare systems, procedures, and interventions. Able to care for patients with drug misuse/addiction disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenics, Mood, Psychotic disorders and underprivileged patients. Proficient in medication management and education of patients about their emotional wellbeing. Ready to work together with treatment groups, have treatment sessions, good at easily establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and family.

EDUCATION

Medication for Addiction Treatment/Substance Use Disorder 8.0 Hour and 16.0 Hour Waiver Training, 2021

MSN/PMHNP-BC. Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 08/2018-11/2020

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. 04/2015-08/2016

RN (Registered Nurse) Diploma, Galen College of Nursing, San Antonio Texas, 10/2011-06/2013

LVN (Licensed Vocational Nursing) Diploma, American Career College, Los Angeles, California 06/2003-06/2004

PRACTICUM (CLINICAL ROTATION) EXPERIENCES

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, DeSoto, Texas.

Adult Outpatient/Inpatient Clinic August 2020 to November 2020.

Performed complete interview and assessment for patients.

Identified appropriate diagnoses for psychiatric disorders using recommended diagnostic reference book.

Ability to perform tele-medicine with the use of Skype and telephone calls to assess and evaluate patients.

Evaluated, educated and selected safe medication for treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Utilized current research findings, and clinical guidelines for the management of psychiatric disorders.

Ability to perform various psychiatric screening tests to patients and appropriate community referral.

Use of electronic medication charts and prescribing.

Assessed and monitored therapeutic response to medication.

Educated patients on medication compliances.

Performed role of therapist for patients during psychiatric ongoing treatment.

Monitor withdrawal symptoms, detoxification and encourages sober reflection.

Ican Medic and Psychiatric Services, Dallas, Texas, 75243.

Child/Adolescent, June 2020 to August 2020

Performed complete interview and assessment for child and adolescent.

Identified appropriate diagnoses for psychiatric disorders using recommended diagnostic reference book.

Obtain consent from parents or legal guardian for treatment.

Identified and explained side effects of antipsychotic medications to patients.

Assessed and monitored therapeutic response to medication.

Educated child and adolescent on medication compliances.

Performed role of therapist for child/adolescent when delivering mental health care

Ican Medic and Psychiatric Services, Dallas Texas, 75243 (Group Therapy) March 2020 to May 2020

Performance of complete interview and assessment identified appropriate diagnoses for psychiatric patients using diagnostic reference book.

Management of patients with Substance abuse disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Depressive disorders, ADHD, Autism, Learning disabilities.

Demonstration of critical thinking in initiating and titrating medications with collaboration with my preceptor.

Identified and explained side effects of antipsychotic medications to patients.

Possessed ability to explore and recommended community resources available in the area to patients.

Neuroskills Intergrated Learning and Consulting Center, Arlington, Texas, 76006- January 2020 to March 2020

Performed group, individual and family therapy.

Performed initial assessments and evaluations.

Patients were educated on the importance of combining therapy and medication to achieve optimum outcome.

Building rapport through effective communication and use of therapy knowledge.

Implemented therapy in the treatment of mental disorders with patient and family.

WORK HISTORY

10/2022 to Date

DoneFirst Telehealth

Attending to Mental health clients via telehealth (Zoom). Assessing clients, diagnosing clients based on the DSM criteria and prescribing medications accordingly.

06/2022 to 03/2023

Cerebral Health Care

Attending to Mental health clients via telehealth (Zoom). Assessing clients, diagnosing clients based on the DSM criteria and prescribing medications accordingly.

03/2022 to 02/2023

Sesamecare Telehealth

Attending to Mental health clients via telehealth (Zoom). Assessing clients, diagnosing clients based on the DSM criteria and prescribing medications accordingly.

01/2022 to 03/2022

Caring for patients in the Med/surg and Telemetry Unit, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista, California

Providing clinical care to patients admitted from emergency department and working in close collaboration with providers like doctors, social workers and pharmacists.

Providing complete bedside care to patients, setting up appointments and educating patients on their medications and treatment procedure.

11/2021 TO 01/2022. Nuwest Healthcare Travel (Aurora West Allis Medical Center, Wisconsin

Caring for patients in the Med/Surg Unit.

Providing clinical care of patients admitted from the emergency unit by working in close collaboration with providers.

Setting up appointments for clinical procedures and participating in bedside procedures.

9/2021 to 10/2021. Host Travel Nurse Healthcare (Methodist Hospital, San Antonio Texas)

Caring for patients in the Med/Surg Resource/Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

oProviding clinical care to patients admitted directly from the Emergency department for step down care.

oSetting up appointments for clinical procedures and participating in bedside clinical procedures

oWorking in close collaboration with providers that include medical doctors, social workers, nutritionist and pharmacists. Assist providers in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor patient's progress and administer medications that also include psychiatric medications for those with psychiatric issues like depression, anxiety, suicidal attempts and substance abuse and pain management services as ordered.

3/2021 to 6/2021. Host Travel Nurse Healthcare (The Providence Hospital, El Paso Texas)

Caring for patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

oProviding clinical care to patients admitted directly from the Emergency department for step down care.

oSetting up appointments for clinical procedures and participating in bedside clinical procedures

oWorking in close collaboration with providers that include medical doctors, social workers, nutritionist and pharmacists.

oAssist providers in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor patient's progress and administer medications that also include psychiatric medications for those with psychiatric issues like depression, anxiety, suicidal attempts and substance abuse and pain management services as ordered. Update and maintain patient's medical records. Educate patients about the dangers of substance abuse, dose overdose and various treatment options

oProvide emotional support to patients struggling with their health status and setting up consultations with social workers for further follow up.

10/2016 to 02/2021. Registered nurse/Charge nurse (LCA, inpatient Psych unit), John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth Texas

Psychiatric and mental health assessments and evaluation of behavioral health inpatient.

Medication administration as ordered that includes detox protocol and addiction treatment

Admitting and discharging patients accordingly

Assessing and determining the need for patient restraints in cases of severe agitations

Educating patients on the rights of medication administration, their medication side effects and follow up appointments.

12 hours substitute supervisory position as charge nurse, being responsible for the safety and welfare of patients and the unit as a whole.

03/2014-01/2021. Kindred Hospital Arlington Texas.

Served In Multiple Roles including: Nursing supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing and direct patient care services

Overall supervision of health-care providers in multiple units during and on off hours.

Managing and assisting staff with medical surgical and rehabilitation patients.

Assisting the Director of nursing with the responsibility of the nursing department at Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Arlington TX.

Providing direct care to patients that include medication administration, assessment and evaluation of patients, admitting and discharging of patients.

Working in close collaboration with patient and their family members, and providers.

08/2011-03/2014 Restorative Healthcare Services San Antonio Texas Registered nurse

Pediatric care to patients ranging from birth to adolescents.

Medication administration through all routes (Oral, IV, IM, PEG tubes, rectal).

02/2004-08/2011 Kindred Hospital Los Angeles California.

Long-term and short-term patient care and rehabilitation for patients with chronic diseases, obesity and a variety of mental health diagnoses that includes depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION/CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

PMNHP Licensed in Texas and Arizona with DEA numbers

PMNHP licensed in Virginia, New Mexico with no DEA number

Medication for Addiction Treatment/Substance Use Disorder 8.0 Hour and 16.0 Hour Waiver Training, 2021

Licensed Registered Nurse, Texas State, 2013

Licensed Vocational nurse, California State, 2004

ACLS

BLS

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS

Excellent skills with Microsoft Office: word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel/ developing formulas and working with numbers etc) and presentation (MS Power Point) applications. High proficiency in Internet use for research

MEMBERSHIPS / LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

President of Cameroonian Women Association, Los Angeles California 2009-2011

President Lions Club, Limbe, Cameroon Africa 2000-2002

Financial Secretary of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon, Bota Middle Farms Presbytery 1998-2002

Secretary of the Moghamo Traditional meeting, Dallas Fort Worth metroplex Texas 2018-2020

Vice President of the Moghamo Traditional meeting, Dallas Fort Worth metroplex Texas branch 2020 to date

President of Awom Cultural and Development Association, Texas branch 2019 to date

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