Mental Health Registered Nurse

NDUBUISI C. OBIOHA, DNP, PMHNP-BC

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Carson CA 90746

Cell: 323-***-****

Professional Experiences

July 2022-Present: Akalaka Nursing Care Group Inc: PMHNP

Nov. 2022- August 8, 2023: Brain health USA: PMHNP

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses,

Application of mindfulness as an adjunct to medication

Prescribe all necessary psychotropic medications and treatments.

Perform comprehensive psychiatric examinations of patients.

Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures.

Facilitate referrals to other psychiatric professionals and medical facilities.

Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives.

Provide Psychotherapy to patients, Crisis Intervention Management

Provide treatment to chemical dependent individuals, substance abuse, alcohol dependent, and individual living with HIV.

Culturally inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly provider

Trauma-Informed care Awareness and homelessness care awareness

Nov. 2017-Present: Metropolitan State Hospital, Norwalk, CA- Registered Nurse

March 2016-Nov 2017: Coalinga State Hospital, Coalinga CA- Registered Nurse

Admission and discharge process, nursing assessment.

Care for patients during intoxication, focus on safety, maintain adequate nutrition and fluid imbalance.

Patient advocacy, Immunization, education, and training

Medication administration, renewal of medication orders, feeding, lab drawls, etc.

Provide treatment to individuals with substance abuse, alcohol dependent, and individual living with HIV.

Culturally inclusive and LGBTQ+ friendly nurse

monitor patients for delirium tremens, teach and encourage practice of recovery skills.

Assist patients to complete detoxification from all-mood altering substances/monitor for suicide and/or seizure risk.

Teach disease/recovery dynamics.

May 2009-2016: Coalinga State Hospital, Coalinga CA- Psychiatric Technician

Medication administration. Obtain vital signs, documentation and Provide ADLs and bedside cares.

Provide 1:1 suicidal watch for suicidal patients, maintain safe environment.

Monitor vital signs and withdrawal symptoms, provide emotional support and reassurance to clients and family, provide therapeutic interaction/group counseling process loss, address shame and guilty.

Sept 2006–Oct 2009: UCLA Med. Center – Westwood, CA Certified Nursing Assistant

Escort clients to group rooms monitor patients on 1:1 observation,

Provide clients’ core needs (nutritional needs, etc.) and assist with feeding. Assist with picking up meds from the pharmacy and central supply.

Conduct hourly rounds and document on the flowsheet.

Obtain and record vital signs and weight, Respond to call lights, etc.

Educational Qualifications

Walden University, Minnesota-2023-2024-Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Walden University, Minnesota-2019-2021-Master of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, [PMHNP]

Grand Canyon University, Arizona-2018-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

West Hills College, Lemoore, CA-2015- Associate Degree in Nursing

Cypress Community College, Cypress, CA-2009- Diploma Certificate in Psychiatric Technology

Los Angeles Trade Tech College, Los Angeles, CA-2007- Associate in liberal arts

CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

PMHNP-BC, RN License, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License, CSII license.

Deans Award, Academic Achievement, West Hills College, 2014, Grand Canyon University, 2018.

Basic Life Support, CPR, ACLS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP)

SEIU Local 1000

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