PMHNP
Resume:
Chinyelu Nnabuenyi Chukwudebe, PMHNP, RN, CMSRN
Arlington, TX 76002
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Join a Healthcare facility that offers me a work environment to enhance my current Nursing and Leadership skills as a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioner.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Crisis Intervention, Intake Screening, Evaluation and Triage, Patient
Education, Health Promotion, and Maintenance. Administer and Monitor Psychobiological Treatment Regimens. Coordinate Care.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Cardiovascular Nursing, Telemetry Nursing, Medical and Surgical Nursing, and Admission/Discharge Plan. Care Plans, Infection Control, Direct Patient Care, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Charting, Diagnostic and Procedural Assistance.
Public Health Nursing Patient Education & Advocacy Prevention of Illness, Injury, or Disability, Infection Control, Health Promotion, and Maintenance, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) HIPAA Compliance
REGIS COLLEGE, WESTON, MA
Doctor Of Nursing (DNP)/ NP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, August 2023
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree – Community Health Nursing, December 2015
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree – Public Health Nursing, February 2008
SCHOOL OF NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL, Enugu, Nigeria
Associate of Science in Nursing – January 2002
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) #202-***-**** Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Health Nurse
Registered Nurse: Texas License # 895783
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Grand Vista Behavioral Health Center January 2nd, 2023 – April 23, 2023
Blessing Smith, APRN, PMHNP-BC
200 Hours Completed
GOFAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC January 2ND, 2023 – APRIL 23, 2023
JACINTA MADU, APRN, PMHNP-BC
150 Hours Completed
GOFAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC MAY 1ST, 2023 – AUGUST 20, 2023
JACINTA MADU, APRN, PMHNP-BC
210 Hours Completed
PEACEFUL PALMS COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS MAY 1ST, 2023 – AUGUST 20, 2023
TAMARA TAYLOR, LPC, NCC, MCHC
130 Hours Completed
RELIANT FAMILY PSYCHIATRY, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
PMHNP-BC - Mentorship 03/01/2024 – Present
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including assessing mental health conditions, risk factors, and medical histories to diagnose mental health conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on their unique goals and needs.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring efficacy, side effects, and adjusting as needed.
Provide therapeutic interventions, including psychoeducation and brief psychotherapy, to support clients in achieving mental wellness.
Collaborate with head psychiatrist and other healthcare providers, therapists, and case managers to ensure comprehensive, integrated care.
Offer therapeutic support, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention when appropriate.
Identify appropriate candidates for deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) and Ketamine (Spravato) treatment and provide administration of dTMS and Ketamine treatments.
Provide consultation services to new patients or families seeking services
Actively participate in community outreach to promote mental health awareness
Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, ensuring they feel comfortable, supported, and respected throughout their care journey.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Document and maintain accurate patient records, adhering to all HIPAA guidelines
Stay current with evidence-based practices, psychiatric treatments, and emerging trends in mental health care.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards, ensuring all care is delivered in a confidential, culturally competent, and safe manner.
Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN, DALLAS TX June 06, 2021- Present
Charge Nurse - Cardiovascular/Telemetry Unit
Identifies and alerts relevant medical team members of abnormal telemetry data.
Initiates corrective measures when data from remote monitoring shows adverse symptoms.
Promote optimal cardiovascular health among clients through preventative measures that involve health counseling, screening, stress tests, and disease prevention and management strategies.
Provide care to patients with coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders.
Provide post-operative care to those recovering from bypass surgery or heart transplant, open heart surgeries, and various cardiovascular surgeries like TAVR, FEVAR, valve replacements, etc.
Evaluating and monitoring heart devices, such as pacemakers, and cardiac and vascular readings.
TRUSTAFF TRAVEL NURSING, CA February 2021 – May 2021
West Hills Hospital and Medical Center – Float Pool
Worked on the float pool and covered units, namely Behavioral health unit, Med/Surg Telemetry, Telemetry, Stepdown, and Cardiac Unit.
Provide care to patients with diverse mental health issues such as substance withdrawal, depression, suicide watch, bipolar, personality disorders, etc.
Document noticeable changes to patient behavior or health
Dealing with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalating stressful situations, and helping patients overcome challenges.
Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays.
Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members.
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
TRINITY HEALTH, MINOT, ND May 2018 – December 2020
Mental Health and Addiction Unit
Floated once every week to the mental health unit. The unit is a 35 bedded unit that provides care for patients with mental illnesses ranging from the young to the very old.
Work collaboratively with Psychiatrists to formulate an Initial Psychiatric History and Physical Assessment per regulatory guidelines.
Consults with psychiatrists and other mental health personnel to develop appropriate client treatment regimens. Administers psychiatric medications and other prescriptions and records their side effects.
Dealing with specific mental disease symptoms, de-escalating stressful circumstances, and assisting patients in overcoming challenges.
Creating and maintaining patient records and generating treatment plans and risk assessments.
Organizing group treatment sessions, including social and creative activities, to aid patients' mental healing.
Administering and monitoring patients' drugs and therapies.
TRINITY HEALTH, MINOT, ND May 2018 – December 2020
Charge Nurse, Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 5 to 6 patients daily in a 35-bed unit.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Identifies irregular telemetry readings, notifies appropriate medical team members, and initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs, and residential advisors during shifts while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL November 2014 – April 2018
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer – Mental Health Unit
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a 35-bed mental health unit, providing direct care to up to 15 patients, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded, and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
Implemented treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Dealing with specific mental disease symptoms, de-escalating stressful circumstances, and assisting patients in overcoming challenges.
Creating and maintaining patient records and generating treatment plans and risk assessments.
Organizing group treatment sessions, including social and creative activities, to aid patients' mental healing.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL, ENUGU September 2007 – October 2014
Public Health Nursing Officer – Public Health Unit
Gave public talks on the importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Taught health education classes for community workers and members of the public.
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict roll call rotations.
Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing the documentation.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life for elderly patients.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies, and services.
Worked with the multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized plans of care.
School health services in primary and secondary schools
Coordinating child and adult immunization programs against preventable infectious diseases.
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria February 2004 – December 2007
Registered Nurse Officer
Provided direct quality patient care, including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for calm, levelheaded, and quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
Implemented treatment plans for patients with a broad range of mental health issues.
Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders for restraint.
Assist with appointment lines, medication reviews, and responding to psychiatric emergencies.
Educated nursing staff in monitoring patients in withdrawal.
Collaborated with staff to form a plan of care based on clinical information and patient observations.
Explained details of mental illness and psychotropic medications to patients and family members.
Niger Foundation Hospital and Diagnostic Center, Enugu, Nigeria May 2003 – September 2007
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical - Telemetry
Provided age and culturally appropriate care to patients in the critical care unit.
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans.
Initiated, utilized, and documented appropriate protocols and standards of care.
Prepared and administered medications orally, subcutaneously, and through an IV.
Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment used on patients; interpreted and recorded electronic displays.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Prepared equipment and assisted Physicians during examinations and treatment of patients.
Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and managing discharge care.
Comply with all federal laws on maintaining patients’ health information.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify their accuracy.
Epic, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Cerner, Meditech, Telehealth, Process Evaluation,
History & Physical Exam, Injection, Chronic Disease Management, Diagnosis & Diagnostic, Medication Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care Planning, Care Plan Management, Chart Review, and Medication Review,
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America (NANNNA) Fellowship Certification, West African College of Nursing (WACN)
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