Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Kedwina R. Ndukwu, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Houston, Texas *********@*****.*** 347-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Compassionate and detail-oriented Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) graduate with a skilled foundation in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Seeking to enhance clinical skills, evidence-based practices, and is committed to delivering patient-centered care in a challenging role within a supportive healthcare setting. Eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and provide high- quality mental health services to diverse patient populations. EDUCATION

Maryville University, MO May 2024

Master of Science in Nursing- Psychiatric Mental Health Seton Hall University, NJ May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse - Texas - #1118735 – Active

• ANCC - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification- #202-***-**** – Active

• APRN, NPI and DEA licenses - Pending

• CCRN certified through American Association of Critical Care Nurses

• ACLS certified through American Heart Association

• BLS certified through American Heart Association SKILLS HIGHTLIGHTS

• Family and patient support

• Culturally sensitive care

• Clinical interviewing and therapeutic communication

• Patient evaluation and medication management

PRACTICUM PREPARATION

Psychiatric Health Diagnosis and Management May 2023 – May 2024 Sheritha Chambliss, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Christie’s Family Health

• Completed over 455 hours of clinical work formulating treatment plans inclusive of psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic techniques.

• Assessed over 500 clients across the lifespan.

• Developed knowledge of prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on children and adults ages ranging from 8 to 65+ years.

• Developed therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients. Candice Scurry, LPC May 2023-August 2023

Living In The Light Wellness

• Completed over 150 hours of clinical work formulating treatment plans inclusive of psychotherapeutic techniques.

• Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions.

• Developed therapeutic alliance and rapport with clients. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Texas- MD Anderson Cancer Center, TX April 2022- Present Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse- Ambulatory Care Unit

• Specializes in administering intravenous/intramuscular/subcutaneous chemotherapy, fluids, blood products, and vitamins to stem cell and CAR-T patients.

• Administers cell infusions to CAR-T patients and monitors for adverse effects.

• Performs emergency interventions

• Responsible for initiating and maintaining intravenous lines and tubing.

• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures. Saint Barnabas Medical Center, NJ January 2019- February 2021 Registered Nurse- Coronary Care Unit

• Provides exceptional care to critically ill patients in the CCU.

• Proficient in monitoring telemetry, vital signs, and assessing and reporting patient changes.

• Responds to code blues and provides care in emergent situations.

• Proficient in administering and titrating cardiac, sedation, and pain management infusions based on patient’s needs.

• Educated in providing care to the following types of patients: Code STEMI, TAVR, transvenous/ permanent pacemaker, intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, EKOS catheter, cardiac catheterizations, status post cardiac arrest care, and ICU patient. The Mount Sinai Hospital, NY November 2019- July 2020 Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit

• Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients in the medical ICU.

• Proficient in monitoring telemetry, vital signs, and assessing and reporting patient changes.

• Responded to code blues and provides care in emergent situations.

• Proficient in administering and titrating cardiac, sedation, and pain management infusions based on patient’s needs.

Hackensack University Medical Center, NJ

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Surgical Unit December 2017- January 2019

• Provided care to patients with diagnoses including but not limited to carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease, congestive heart failure, cerebral vascular accident, respiratory failure, etc.

• Completed neurovascular assessments for pre and post-operative patients of general surgery, and vascular surgery including, but not limited to carotid endarterectomies, angiograms, aortic aneurysm repairs, etc.

• Monitored and interpreted patient bedside telemetry readings.

• Administered and monitored peritoneal dialysis exchanges to patients with renal failure.

• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and coordinated patient's plan of care with case management and complimentary therapies.

TRAVEL NURSE EXPERIENCE

Memorial Hermann Hospital, TX January 2022- March 2022 Registered Nurse- Covid/Medical Intensive Care Unit FEMA Vaccination Site, NJ May 2021-July 2021

Registered Nurse- Clinical Leader/Vaccinator

Centra State Medical Center, NJ

Registered Nurse- Covid/Medical Intensive Care Unit December 2020- April 2021 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, LA

Registered Nurse- Covid/Medical Intensive Care Unit July 2020- September 2020 Jersey Shore Medical Center, NJ

Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Step-down Unit March 2020- July 2020 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Nurses Association

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Houston

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List, Seton Hall University (2016-17, 2013) Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2015-16) Concerned Black Nurses of Newark Scholarship Recipient (2015) University Scholarship, Seton Hall University (4 years) Educational Opportunity Program Scholar (4 years)

National Collegiate Scholar (4 years)

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