CHIDINMA L. UZOUKWU, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC

Chatsworth, CA

661-***-****

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

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