Mental Health Patient Care
Resume:
SHOMUYIWA, Basirat O
PMHNP-BC
Acute Dialysis Nurse
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Summary
A compassionate and skilled Acute Dialysis Nurse with experience and a proven record of delivering exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments. I excel in advanced dialysis techniques, patient assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to create personalized treatment plans that enhance my patients' quality of life.
Work Experience
PMHNP-BC
Hope & Faith Wellness Center
September 25, 2024 – Present
Job Responsibilities:
Perform initial psychiatric evaluations using neurological tools for screening.
Utilize diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose mental health disorders.
Develop evidence-based treatment plans, including initiating psychotropic medication therapy recommendations, and provide patient education and counseling to help develop coping skills as needed.
Manage follow-up medication and treatment, monitoring and identifying side effects of psychotropic drugs and potential interactions with other prescribed medications, OTC medications, or complementary and alternative medicines.
Assess critical psychiatric conditions and provide immediate interventions to stabilize patients and ensure safety.
Build trust and rapport with patients by listening to their concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating them on acute and chronic mental health issues.
Manage both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for various mental health disorders.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care of North America
2007 – Present
Job Responsibilities:
Managed patient admissions with thorough assessments to tailor care from the start.
Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of care, adjusting treatment plans to meet patient goals.
Developed individualized care plans to proactively address patient needs and potential complications.
Maintained accurate records of care and patient responses, ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Planned and administered dialysis treatments, monitoring patients for any concerns during procedures.
Conducted comprehensive assessments, administered medications, and closely followed physician orders.
Provided specialized dialysis services for chronic kidney failure, focusing on enhancing patient quality of life.
Ensured patient comfort during dialysis, utilizing techniques to alleviate anxiety and build rapport.
Operating Room Nurse and Medical-Surgical Nurse
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA 1998 – 2007
Job Responsibilities:
Built rapport with patients to identify and understand their care requirements.
Delivered high-quality care by adhering to established therapeutic standards.
Addressed patient needs through effective teamwork and multidisciplinary strategies.
Ensured a clean and safe working environment for optimal patient care.
Followed strict infection control protocols to protect patients and staff.
Documented patient care services thoroughly to maintain clear communication.
Ensured continuity of care by sharing patient updates and needs among nursing teams.
Managed surgical equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Served as a pre-operative nurse, preparing patients for surgery with care and attention.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Nephron Corporation
2005 – 2006
Job Responsibilities:
Organized and maintained clean treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Conducted patient interviews to gather medical histories and measured vital signs, weight, and height.
Guided patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician evaluations.
Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments by providing instruments and performing tasks such as injections and suture removal.
Accurately recorded patients' medical histories, vital statistics, and test results.
Collected and logged blood, tissue, and other specimens for laboratory testing.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments while properly disposing of contaminated supplies.
Performed routine lab tests and analyses on collected samples.
Set up and maintained medical laboratory equipment for various procedures.
Prepared and administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
BSN, General Nursing
Sacred Heart School of Midwifery, Lantoro, Ogun State, Nigeria
Diploma in Midwifery
Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
Diploma in General Nursing
Walden University
Master of Science in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (PMHNP-C)
August 9, 2024 – August 8, 2029
American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification (PMHNP-BC)
September 6, 2024 – September 5, 2029
AHA BLS
June 20, 2026
Clinical Skills
Acute dialysis proficiency
Comprehensive patient assessment
Emergency management
Collaborative care coordination
Individualized treatment planning
Patient education and advocacy
Compassionate patient care
Clinical Rotations: 675 Clinical rotation hours,
Ridgeview Institute and Northside Psychiatric Hospital
Psychopathology Diagnosis & Reasoning 08/29/2021 – 11/28/2022
Ridgeview Institute and Northside Psychiatric Hospital
Psychotherapy Modalities 11/28/2022 – 02/19/2023
Ridgeview Institute and Northside Psychiatric Hospital
Across the Lifespan 02/27/2023 – 05/21/2023
Ivydale Wellness Center LLC
Across the Lifespan 05/29/2023 – 08/20/2023
Languages
Fluent in written and spoken English and Yoruba.
References
Available upon request.
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