Profile Summary

Highly skilled, dynamic and resourceful healthcare professional with 20+ years of proven experience in nursing supplemented by advanced education in mental health care, providing superior patient care in a nurturing environment. Equipped with comprehensive knowledge in psychological, biological, and clinical development, integrating standard practices and departmental processes efficiently.

Capable of assisting and mentoring patients in diverse healthcare facilities, playing a vital role in achieving favorable patient outcomes through age-appropriate and culturally-sensitive nursing care approaches. A dedicated leader, demonstrating skills in fostering strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams and others healthcare professionals. Seeking to translate professional and educational experience into exciting new role in mental health advocacy, providing support and aiding patients through their healing journey.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Crisis Management

Effective Communication

Medication Administration

Mental Health Support

Team Leadership

Education & Skill Development

Conflict Resolution

Clinical Assessment

Patient Relations

Technical Acumen: Epic Meditech CPN Blackboard Canvas

CAREER SYNOPSIS

Mental Health Nurse manger West Oaks Hospital 2012-2023

Overview: Supervises a team of 72 nurses and oversees 70+ mentally challenges clints every month. Serves as educator to other nurses, mentoring them to the fullest extent of learning in order to perform their duties without difficulties. Leads training and orientation of new nurses, equipping them with relevant information on nursing care.

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Texana Behavioral Healthcare Clinic Dec. 2021 – Jun. 2022

Clinical Nurse Instructor Walden University 2019 – 2021

Mental Health Nurse BakerRipley 2020 – 2021

Mental health nurse Sihf Touchette Regional Hospital – Centerville, IL 2005 – 2013

Labor & Delivery Nurse St. Elizabeth Hospital – Belleville, IL 2004 – 2006

Labor & Delivery Nurse Cedar Ridge Health Care – Lebanon, IL 2002 – 2004

Attending Nurse Midwife Titilope Maternity Care – Nigeria, Africa 1992 – 2002

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Technology Systems: Demonstrates technical knowledge of a variety of software applications to improve nursing capabilities in operating and being familiarized with Epic, Meditech, and CPN among others.

Communication: Collaborates well with other nurses and personnel in addressing and evaluating complex situations, actively listens to their concerns, and determines the adequate interventions.

Education Style: Performs consistent, reliable, and concise mentoring sessions, promoting professional learning and development of teams to produce competent and efficient nurses.

Patient Care: Consistently delivers professional care to patients by empathizing with their present mental and physical health conditions and also by fostering a positive patient recovery experience.

Documentation: Prepares and organizes paperwork during shift, captures all actions and activities completed while maintaining a steady focus on the position regardless of the work at hand.

Overcoming Challenges: Utilizes problem-solving abilities in dealing with challenging personalities for a variety of reasons, with an emphasis on improving existing mental situations through empathy and warmth.

Team Collaboration: Partners closely with diverse healthcare workers, including physicians and interns, to optimize patient care through coordinating patient-related issues, delivering vital information, and assuring clear and effective communication.

Emergency Situations: Assesses emergency scenarios with proper management, ensuring pathway is defined clearly, treating situation with step-by-step care, emphasizing on improving performance.

EDUCATION

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification University of Texas May 2022

Notable Projects:

Successfully accomplished a mental health outreach project focused on addressing mental burnout concerns of teachers due to COVID 19, communicating directly with them to provide solutions alongside essential support.

Completed multiple nursing placements including an 8 month psychiatry clinical opportunity with Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center PLLC.

Achieved additional foundational knowledge and supplied aid in a long-term care home, providing staff with mental education such as geriatric care to improve performance, supplementing physical care delivery.

Master of Science – Nursing (MSN, PMHNP) University of Texas 2022

Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) Walden University 2021

Master of Science – Nursing (MSN), Nursing Educator Southern Illinois University 2013

Bachelor of Science – Nursing Southern Illinois University 2010

School Nurse Certification Southern Illinois University 2011

Certified Doula RNC (Doula) Doula of North America 2005

CGFNS Certification Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools 2004

Registered Midwife (RM) OAU Teaching Hospital Complex Osun State – Nigeria 2000

Registered Nurse (RN) OAU Teaching Hospital Complex Osun State – Nigeria 1998

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered USA Nurse, Doula, RNC Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Basic Life Support

National Child Passenger Safety Program Nursing Research Certification Neonatal Seizure Care

Leadership Academy Certified Nurse Midwife Certification Breastfeeding Certification Family Planning Certification

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