Nurse Practitioner Registered

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a dedicated, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with over seven years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and over 29 years of combined experience in healthcare and nursing, including working as a Registered Nurse. I have a long-standing commitment to providing excellent and quality care to patients of all ages, confidently caring for them in various settings. I am experienced in patient care, health promotion (acute and chronic care), and disease prevention/ management. Using effective and strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal communication, great team player abilities, proficiency in patient/family support, and active listening skills, I deliver great care to patients and help promote a positive working environment with peers.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

BC Family Nurse Practitioner- American Nurses Credentialing Center: 7/18/2016- 7/17/2026

Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: 10/5/2016- 9/30/2026

Texas Registered Nurse license: 5/11/2004 - 9/30/2026

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: 01/2025- 01/2027

DEA Certification: 10/2018 – 06/2027

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner, Feb 2019 – Present

AMERGIS Contract Employee – ICE IHSC Montgomery Processing Center - Conroe, Texas

. Currently working as a contract employee at ICE IHSC Detention Center to provide sick, acute, urgent,

emergency, and chronic care to patients under the supervision of the clinical director/physician.

‘ Provide wellness and illness care to patients.

. Obtain and review medical history and complete comprehensive health evaluation/physical

Examination.

. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and

health care needs.

. Prescribe medications and therapeutic modalities in accordance with facility requirements and practice

regulations. Documents assessments and interventions appropriately.

. When indicated, initiate specialty referral and consultation and follow up as recommended to improve

and stabilize the patient’s health.

. Provide detailed counseling and education on assessment and treatment plans while empowering

patients with information to improve their overall health. Health promotion/disease prevention strategies

counseling.

. Complete and comply promptly with training and annual in-service assigned by ICE IHSC.

. Provide other services within the scope of practice as required to accomplish the mission of ICE

IHSC.

Nurse Practitioner, Dec 2018 – Feb 2019

Signify Health - Dallas, Texas

. Conducted in-home assessments of health plan members, including those living in remote/understaffed

areas.

. Collected past medical history, reviewed symptoms, performed a non-invasive physical examination,

and performed medication reconciliation.

. Identified diagnoses to be used in care management.

. Performed medication reconciliation and provided patient education regarding current medications.

. Communicated assessment findings that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.

. Educated members on disease process, medication, and compliance.

Nurse Practitioner, Aug 2018 – Dec 2018

Sam Houston State University Student Health Center - Huntsville, Texas

Obtained health history, performed physical examinations, developed a plan of care, and provided

patients with discharge instructions.

Ordered pertinent diagnostic tests and recommended treatment as appropriate.

Prescribed pharmacological treatments and recommended non-pharmacological therapies.

Educated and empowered students to promote healthy behaviors.

Consulted with supervising Physicians and other colleagues as needed for care planning.

Nurse Practitioner, May 2017 – August 2018

VERIMED Health and Medical Wellness Clinic, Inc. - Houston, Texas

• Performed history and comprehensive physical examination of the patient and documented information

in electronic health records (EHR) to create diagnoses while increasing overall patient load.

• Assessed patients, checked for illnesses/ diseases effectively, and confidently created a diagnosis.

• Evaluated illness and disease and established a diagnosis for acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses.

• Monitored application and efficacy of prescribed treatment options, ordered and reviewed results of

laboratory and diagnostic tests for follow-up on the plan of care.

• Assisted in integrating and optimizing the new EMR system.

• Facilitated referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities to support the diagnosis

and collected additional data to create a diagnosis and ensure successful outcomes.

• Managed clinic with six staff members while caring for up to 25 patients daily. Trained and

educate incoming nurse practitioners in their new role.

Nurse Practitioner, Locums Tenens, Mar 2017 – Sept 2018

Physician Resources Inc. – Houston, Texas

• Worked with patients of all ages at primary care/walk-in clinics as a Locum tenens.

• Assessed the need for diagnostic tests/imaging, obtained and interpreted lab tests and imaging results.

• Recommended and prescribed medications, therapies, and treatment options to improve

patients’ health.

Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem), Feb 2017- Oct 2017

Complex Care Solutions Inc. - New York, New York (Assignments completed in Houston, Texas area)

• Conduct home visits to complete annual health risk assessments to improve the care continuum.

• Communicate and collaborate with the healthcare team to help meet patients’ need for medical

supplies and follow up with the physician.

• Initiate and implement clinical plans of care for adult patients with chronic and complex

disease conditions to improve overall health.

• Provide patient education, emphasizing the importance of consistent monitoring of health needs and

recommending community resources. Educate patients on health promotion and illness prevention.

Registered Nurse Service Coordinator/Case Manager (Telephone & Field), Nov 2005 – May 2017

UnitedHealth Group - Sugarland, Texas

• Case managed 170 to over 500 Medicare and Medicaid members to authorize and ensure service delivery to meet health needs and improve living conditions.

• Participated as a disease management coordinator to help reduce chronic disease complications and

reduce frequent emergency room visits and decrease hospital readmissions.

• Performed comprehensive annual, quarterly, and other service-specific in-home assessments as

field nurse. Orient incoming nurses into their new roles as Case Managers/Service coordinators.

EDUCATION

Chamberlain University, Chicago, IL, Doctor of Nursing Practice- Sept 2022- Aug 2024

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN- MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner- Sept 2012- Feb 2015

University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, MD- Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Sept 1996- Dec 1998

Prince Georges' Community College, Largo, MD- Pre-nursing- Sept 1993- June 1996

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Honorary Academia member, Sigma Theta Tau, Phi Nu Chapter, 2013- present

Honorary Academia member, Golden Key International Honor Society, 2013- present

Member, Nigerian Nurses Association Sugarland, June 2024- present

Honorary Academia member, The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2023- present

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