Aanu Ayoola
Little Elm
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in diverse clinical settings across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including work at one of Europe’s largest hospitals. Skilled in medical-surgical nursing with proven expertise in patient-centered care, mental health advocacy, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at fostering trust, de-escalating crises, and delivering holistic, evidence-based interventions to improve patient safety and outcomes. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track at Wilkes University, and seeking preceptorship opportunities to integrate advanced theory with clinical practice and expand expertise in mental health care across the lifespan.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric RN
Mayhill Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Providing direct inpatient psychiatric care to patients with acute mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and substance use disorders.
- Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, monitoring patient progress, and assisting in crisis stabilization under the supervision of psychiatric providers.
- Administering medications, monitoring side effects, and educating patients on medication adherence and therapeutic interventions.
- Assisting in de-escalation techniques, behavioral interventions, and suicide risk assessments in a high acuity setting.
- Collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Supporting patients through psychoeducation, group therapy facilitation, and coping skill development for discharge planning and community reintegration.
Med-Surg/RN, Telemetry (CSO Employee)
Texas Health Resources
10.2023 - Current
- Conducts patient assessments, devises individualized care plans, implements necessary interventions, and assesses the outcomes of interventions.
- Initiates communication to fulfill patient and/or family needs and ensures seamless continuity of patient care.
- Monitor Patients’ cardiac rhythms and inform MD of any abnormalities.
- Manage patients’ pain and facilitate teamwork.
Med-Surg/RN, Telemetry
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Med-Surg/RN, Telemetry
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
The Springs Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided inpatient hospital care to patients with complex diagnosis.
- Monitored Patient status and reported changes to physician.
- Provided accurate clinical documentation.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
St George's University Hospitals
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided inpatient hospital care to patients with complex diagnosis.
- Monitored Patient status and reported changes to physician.
- Provided accurate clinical documentation.
Resident Staff Nurse
Forest Care Nursing Homes
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored respiratory therapies
- Implemented and evaluated nursing care plans
- Documented care according to agency policy
Emergency and Trauma Nurse
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2019
- Assessed and triaged patients in the emergency department, prioritizing care based on severity.
- Assisted physicians during procedures and maintained accurate medical records.
- Participated in staff education and training programs.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Babcock University
01.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
School of Nursing Eleyele
01.2011
Seeking Preceptor for:
- Advanced Practice in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I & II
- Clinical Dates:
- Spring 2026: January 12th, 2026 – April 5th, 2026
- Summer 2026: May 18th, 2026 – August 10th, 2026
- Who Can Precept Me?
- Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority with one year experience in psych mental health
- FNPs with prescriptive authority who work in Psych Mental Health must have 2 years’ experience in clinical psych mental health
- Physicians (certified in psychiatry or board eligible)
- Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) with prescriptive authority
Clinical Requirements
- 500 hours total – 250 hours each of Spring and Summer Semester (2026)
- Clinical hours:
- 50 hours need to be adolescent/child focused, 17 years and under
- Telepsychiatry (or telehealth)
- Outpatient and inpatient facilities
- Dual diagnoses recovery centers
- Correctional/Jail psychiatry
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Compact license)
- Basic Life Support (AHA Accredited)
- CPI Certificate
Timeline
Psychiatric RN
Mayhill Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Med-Surg/RN, Telemetry (CSO Employee)
Texas Health Resources
10.2023 - Current
Med-Surg/RN, Telemetry
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Med-Surg/RN, Telemetry
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
Acute Care Registered Nurse
The Springs Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Acute Care Registered Nurse
St George's University Hospitals
10.2020 - 04.2021
Emergency and Trauma Nurse
Babcock University Teaching Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2019
Resident Staff Nurse
Forest Care Nursing Homes
03.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Babcock University
Associate Degree - Nursing
School of Nursing Eleyele
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
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