CHIDINMA L. UZOUKWU, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
Chatsworth, CA
adzlwz@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
**/** – 03/21 University of California, Los Angeles Master of Science in Nursing
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
06/12 - 06/15 University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Science in Nursing
04/21 – 06/23 National University
Post-Masters Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT ROTATIONS
04/23 - 06/23 Office of Arianna Penalba, MA
Perform psychiatric mental health examinations of adult outpatient clients.Participate in initial medication evaluations and ongoing medication management for clients with a variety of psychiatric disorders and acuity levels.
01/22 - 04/23 Renew Behavioral Health
Perform psychiatric mental health examinations of clients aged 6 to 21 years in an outpatient clinic setting. Interview pediatric and adolescent clients (and caregivers) with a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-injurious behaviors, psychosis, aggression, and personality disorders. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans including pharmacotherapeutic interventions as appropriate, under preceptor supervision 04/21- 06/21 AKALAKA Nursing Care Group
Perform psychiatric mental health examinations of adult outpatient clients.Participate in initial medication evaluations and ongoing medication management for clients with a variety of psychiatric disorders and acuity levels. Create individualized treatment plans including psychoeducation for clients and their families, multidisciplinary service coordination, and pharmacotherapeutic interventions as appropriate, under preceptor supervision. Conducted psychotherapy to adolescent and adult patients.
08/20- 03/21 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Preceptorship Under the supervision of a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, provided care to patients with psychiatric conditions in the child and adolescent population via telehealth in an outpatient setting. Interviewed pediatric and adolescent patients (and caregivers) with a variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-injurious behaviors, psychosis, aggression, and personality disorders. Obtained histories, performed mental status examinations, provided diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans including pharmacotherapeutic interventions as appropriate, under preceptor supervision. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
05/23 – Present Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Clinical Nurse III
Los Angeles, CA
Responsible care for patients from infants to young adulthood with various disease processes. Delivered compassionate care by providing patient care in the Medical-Surgical and Telemetry unit.. Provided care for patients with a variety of disorders and illnesses including respiratory, neurological, psychological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and surgical conditions. Diagnoses include but are not limited to solid-organ transplant, seizure disorder, asthma, bronchitis, depression, anxiety, ADHD and ODD.Cared for 3-4 patients in an acute hospital environment. Provide assessment, treatment, and education to patients, and families. Act as an advocate for patients and families. Able to critical think, time management, prioritize, delegate, and work with all disciplines. Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and case managers for patients and families. Proficient in charting in EPIC electronic medical record. 12/22 - 03/23 Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fontana CA Provided compassionate care in a general pediatric unit. Provided care for patients with a variety of disorders and illnesses including respiratory, neurological, psychological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and surgical conditions. Incorporate evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills to provide quality patient care. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines to provide excellent interdisciplinary care to patients.
10/22 – 12/22 UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
Registered Nurse II
Oakland, CA
Supported staffing needs in pediatric patients’ units. Delivered compassionate care by floating to multiple pediatric units to provide patient care throughout the hospitals including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Oncology, Psychology and outpatient clinics. Provided care for patients with a variety of disorders and illnesses including hematology-oncology patients. Incorporate evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills to provide quality patient care. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines to provide excellent interdisciplinary care to patients.
11/18 – 07/2022 UCLA Mattel’s Children’s Hospital
Clinical Nurse II
Resource Team Pediatrics
Los Angeles, CA
Per Diem Pediatric Float Pool RN in both UCLA Ronald Regan and Santa Monica hospitals. Supported staffing needs in pediatric patients’ units. Delivered compassionate care by floating to multiple pediatric units to provide patient care throughout both hospitals including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Orthopedics, Oncology, and outpatient clinics. Provided care for patients with a variety of disorders and illnesses including neurological, psychological, gastrointestinal, genitourinary conditions. Diagnoses include but are not limited to solid-organ transplant, seizure disorder, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, short gut syndrome, and metabolic syndromes. Incorporate evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills to provide quality patient care. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines to provide excellent interdisciplinary care to patients. Administered flu shot and COVID-19 vaccines to health care staff. Proficient in Epic electronic record system. 03/16 –09/20 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
RN II
6 West
Los Angeles, CA
Responsible care for patients from infants to young adulthood with liver, kidney, GI diseases, psychiatric conditions and transplants of 3-4 patients in an acute hospital environment. Provide assessment, treatment, and education to patients, and families. Act as an advocate for patients and families. Able to perform manual dialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Able to critical think, time management, prioritize, delegate, and work with all disciplines. Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and case managers for patients and families. Performs audits for patients with indwelling urinary catheters to decrease infections on the floor. Part of the mentor group and mentor new RN graduates on being new nurses and how to adjust to stressful situations. Educate caregivers of patients with gastrostomy tubes in the Family Resource Center. Proficient in charting in Cerner KIDS electronic medical record. PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
09/12 - Present American Heart Association – Basic Life Support provider 01/16 – Present California Registered Nurse License 03/16 – Present American Heart Association – Pediatric Advanced Life Support provider
04/18- Present Pediatric Nurse Certification Board - Certified Pediatric Nurse 05/21- Present California Nurse Practitioner License - California Board of Registered Nursing
07/21-Present Pediatric Nursing Certification Board – Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)- Primary Care
06/23 - Present American Nursing Credentialing Center - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
DEA Registration - Currently Pending
HONORS & AWARDS
2020 UCLA- Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Scholarship 2019-2020 UCLA- Audrienne H. Moseley Scholarship
2019-2020 UCLA School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Scholarship PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
11/20 - PresentNational Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) member LANGUAGES
Beginning Level Spanish