Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Adebisi A. Ogunkelu, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, RN

Richmond, TX • 832-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate and patient-focused Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in psychiatric nursing and mental health care. Skilled in performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic formulation, psychopharmacology management, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Adept at crisis intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing trauma-informed, culturally competent care. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing holistic, recovery-oriented mental health services.

Core Skills & Clinical Competencies

Psychiatric assessment & diagnostic formulation (DSM-5, ICD-10)

Psychopharmacology: prescribing, titrating, and monitoring medications

Evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy)

Crisis intervention, de-escalation, and suicide risk assessment

Patient and family psychoeducation & therapeutic communication

Trauma-informed, culturally competent mental health care

Interdisciplinary collaboration & care coordination (inpatient, outpatient, telehealth)

EHR documentation, treatment planning, and regulatory compliance

Leadership in quality improvement & evidence-based practice

Professional Experience

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Houston, TX Aug 2024 – Present

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose psychiatric illnesses, and develop individualized treatment plans.

Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring safety and efficacy.

Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy, including CBT and supportive therapy.

Participate in crisis intervention and collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and nurses to ensure continuity of care.

Deliver trauma-informed and culturally competent care across diverse patient populations.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Telehealth)

Gateway Healthcare Link – Houston, TX Sep 2024 – Present

Perform diagnostic assessments using DSM-5 and ICD-10 criteria.

Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy interventions via telehealth platforms.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.

Provide case management and ensure continuity of care across virtual and in-person settings.

Registered Nurse

Sun Behavioral Health – Houston, TX Feb 2020 – 2024

Performed admission assessments, discharges, and ongoing patient evaluations.

Monitored and administered psychiatric medications and treatments.

Supported patients with daily living activities and therapeutic engagement.

Participated in crisis interventions and collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams.

Registered Nurse

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Houston, TX Dec 2019 – 2024

Coordinated treatment plans with psychiatrists and healthcare professionals.

Identified behavioral health concerns and implemented targeted nursing interventions.

Ensured compliance with physician orders and maintained therapeutic environments.

Psychiatric Technician

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Houston, TX Dec 2016 – 2019

Assisted patients with daily activities, monitored behavior, and ensured medication adherence.

Conducted safety checks and responded to psychiatric emergencies.

Supported individualized care plans and facilitated therapeutic group activities.

Accurately documented patient progress and communicated updates to the clinical team.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Walden University – Minneapolis, MN 2021 – 2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Chamberlain College of Nursing – Houston, TX 2014 – 2018

Licensure & Certifications

APRN, RN (Texas)

PMHNP-BC

DEA & NPI

BLS, ACLS, CPR

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