ADAEZE IDAKWO

Compassionate registered nurse with previous mother/ baby experience and 4 years of nursing experience seeking to leverage maternal and newborn care expertise to contribute effectively to the Mother Baby Unit. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient-centered care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during the critical transition period. Skilled in assessing maternal and neonatal health and providing education on postpartum care, breastfeeding support, and newborn development. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and adherence to best practices and protocols. Aiming to bring clinical excellence and a nurturing approach to support families through the joyous journey of childbirth and early parenthood.

• BCLS/ACLS - American Heart Association, 06/01/2025
• Compact Texas RN License, 02/28/2025
• BCLS/- American Heart Association, 06/01/2025
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP Certification

• Available Upon Request

As a newly graduated PMHNP, my personal philosophy is rooted in my commitment to the mental health and well being of women and children, particularly during the transformative stages of preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. This also includes the years of child-rearing which can be very stressful on the mental of the woman. With most of the care children receive, coming from the mother it is important to ensure her mental health is addressed holistically to ensure a more profound and lasting wellness for mother and children. Some of the characters I embody and look to express into my patients is compassionate care. Recognizing the unique emotion and psychological challenges that women and children face. I seek to create a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where my patient can be heard and empowered. I also seek to provide a holistic approach in caring for my audience. Collaboration and advocating by working with other healthcare providers, utilizing community resources are effective to ensure my patients received coordinate care that is comprehensive to ensure all aspects of their lives are covered. In essence, my philosophy is grounded in the belief that if you take care of the woman during her childrearing years, they can positively cater to the children who will in turn, yield a more healthy community that can bring about positive changes for the world at large.

• Enhance Clinical Skills: In the next six months, I will focus on enhancing my clinical skills by participating in specialized training and workshops related to perinatal and pediatric mental health. This includes obtaining certifications in postpartum depression treatment and child psychotherapy techniques.
• Develop a Support Network: Within the next three months, I aim to establish a network of local healthcare providers, community organizations, and support groups that specialize in women's and children's health. This will allow me to collaborate effectively and provide comprehensive care to my patients.
• Patient Education Initiatives: Over the next four months, I plan to create and implement patient education initiatives, such as workshops or informational pamphlets, focusing on mental health during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. These resources will aim to empower women and families with knowledge about mental health challenges and coping strategies.

• Establish a Specialized Mental Health Clinic: Within the next five years, I aim to establish a specialized mental health clinic dedicated to the care of women and children during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. This clinic will offer comprehensive services, including individual and group therapy, educational programs, and support groups.
• Contribute to Research and Best Practices: Over the next ten years, I aspire to contribute to the field of perinatal and pediatric mental health through research. By conducting studies and publishing findings on effective treatments and interventions, I hope to advance best practices and improve outcomes for women and children worldwide.
• Develop Community Outreach Programs: In the next seven years, I plan to develop and lead community outreach programs that raise awareness about mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. These programs will focus on reducing stigma, increasing access to mental health services, and providing support and education to underserved populations.

As a mother of 6, the mental well-being of a mother has always been an aspect of my life that has been of great concern to me. I have had the pleasure of dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD and adjustment disorders. This made me realize how as a nation we need to do better when carrying for those who bring forth our next generation of kids. 

The MSN program granted me the ability to see the various disorders and treatment plans that can affect the woman and how effective psychotherapy and psychotropic measures can turn a situation around when used correctly.

 For me, I have it my focus to study the top 10 mental health disorder that affect my audience and community to ensure that will make me an excellent PMHNP. Utilizing the laws and clinical research, I believe I will be able to formulate new measures of treatment for this population and reduce the amount of undiagnosed disorders that tend to arise in late adulthood, when most of us are set in our ways.