ADEBOLA OSEWA
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in patient assessment, treatment planning, and quality improvement initiatives. Experienced in delivering patient education and fostering health promotion, while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery. Multilingual in English, Spanish, and Yoruba, enhancing patient engagement and understanding.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NP Coordinator, Pre-Admission Testing/Department of Anesthesia and Surgery
NORTHWELL HEALTH SYSTEM, LONG ISLAND JEWISH FOREST HILLS HOSPITAL
08.2014 - Current
- Conducted health assessments of patients/families with acute and chronic health problems, initiated referrals to specialty services, and ensured continuity of care.
- Initiate selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultation, and laboratory examination. Interprets findings and plans of care according to established protocols.
- Perform various functions and technical procedures necessary for the admission of the patient utilizing the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation.
- Delivered patient/family education and counseling focused on health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
- Participate in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
- Served as a liaison between patients and community resources, advocating for their health care needs.
- Served as a liaison between patients and community, advocating for health care needs.
- Identified quality improvement opportunities and contributed to the development of department-based quality improvement programs, enhancing overall patient care.
Dedicated Independent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
METTA PSYCHIATRY
Bayside, USA
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Delivered high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care within a safe, confidential environment.
- Conducted outpatient psychiatric evaluations, providing treatment through teletherapy and in-person consultations.
- Formulated and analyzed treatment modalities to address diverse patient needs.
- Educated adult patients on medication side effects necessitating immediate medical attention.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance positive patient outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner, COVID-19 Redeployment to Employee Health Services
NORTHWELL HEALTH SYSTEM, LONG ISLAND JEWISH FOREST HILLS HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted employee health manager in testing employees with suspected COVID-19 virus.
- Managed daily operations of employee health clinic during manager's absence.
- Followed up with employees on COVID-19 test results and provided CDC recommendations.
- Communicated vital information to relevant personnel promptly.
- Conducted annual employee health assessments, including PPDs and QuantiFERON Gold tests.
- Administered immunizations for hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, and influenza as needed.
- Performed fit testing for N95 masks to ensure employee safety.
Nurse Practitioner – Health Risk Assessment, Per Diem
CURIS PARTNERS, LLC HOME CARE MANAGEMENT
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted in-home health risk assessments, identifying patient needs and conditions to inform tailored care plans.
- Completed thorough reviews of assigned members, ensuring timely submission of encounter documentation.
- Documented all active medical conditions in compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and patients, documenting findings and recommending follow-up actions to enhance patient care.
- Provided recommendations to improve members' understanding of chronic conditions, addressing care gaps and promoting self-management.
- Identified urgent situations necessitating escalation, applying professional judgment to ensure appropriate responses.
Nurse Practitioner – COVID-19 Vaccination Position, Per Diem
EXECU SEARCH STAFFING AND RECRUITING GROUP
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Administer quality clinical coordination of COVID-19 vaccine administration.
- Obtain pertinent medical history from the patient before administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Prepare and administer vaccines in accordance with current state guidance and recommendations.
- Furnish Covid vaccination card post-administration.
- Ensure proper and safe disposal of sharps.
- Enforce proper handling of vaccines per temperature regulations.
- Observe post-vaccination observation for immediate anaphylactic reactions in the recovery area.
- Provide patients with emergency medical services and perform Basic Life Support as necessary while on site.
- Educate the patient on possible side effects that require seeking immediate medical attention.
Associate Nurse Practitioner, Level II – Bariatric Surgery
HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTER
New York, USA
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Under clinical collaboration with the Attending Physician with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment provided comprehensive management of bariatric patients.
- Ordered appropriate preoperative and postoperative screening assessments within established protocols.
- Managed the care of selected patients within protocols mutually agreed upon by the nursing and surgical departments.
- Obtained comprehensive history by assessing the physical and psychosocial health status of a patient through interviewing; also performed a systematic physical exam.
- Differentiated between normal and abnormal findings and sought appropriate consultation.
- Facilitated educational programs and seminars for bariatric patients to enhance understanding of treatment and lifestyle changes.
- Developed alternative treatment plans and initiated appropriate referrals to optimize patient care.
- Consulted with the collaborating physician for evaluation of findings of the health screening to make prospective decisions about necessary treatment options and any change in patient health status.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and achieve patient health goals.
- Provided patients and families with information relating to the application of health status, treatment, and progress.
- Counseled and guided patients and families to develop favorable attitudes toward health care and maintenance, and to encourage practices that promote health and well-being and reduce anxiety, stress, and disability.
- Initiated and participated in quality assurance programs.
- Performed procedures consistent with clinical privileges, in accordance with established practices.
- New York, NY
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Wilmington University
DE08-2024
Post-Master’s Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2020
Masters of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY05-2011
B.S. in Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, Minnesota04-2007
A.A.S. in Nursing -
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY01-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic procedures
- Patient assessment
- Teletherapy consultations
- Laboratory interpretation
- Pre-admission assessments
- Health advocacy
Peer Reviewed Publication
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Renal Function, Reid, T.J., Saeed, S., McCoy, S., Osewa, A., Persaud, A., Leaque, A., Surgery for Obesity and Related Disease, 10, 808-813, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soard.2014.02.048, 2014
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York, 548741
- Family Nurse Practitioner, New York, 336984
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, New York, 403327
- DEA, MO4787997/XO478997
- ANCC - Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
- ANCC - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
- Basic Life Support Certified Provider, 06/25
- SAMHSA – Certified Buprenorphine Prescriber, 06/19
Professional Memberships And Awards
- Long Island Jewish – Forest Hills Hospital NP of The Year, 2024
- Sigma Theta Tau Member Since 2023
- Member of The New York State Nurse Practitioner Association
- Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
- Member of The New York State Nurses Association
- Nominee for BSN Outstanding Student, Spring 2007
- The National Dean’s List Award Recipient, 2001, 2002
- Harlem Hospital Center Award for Clinical Excellence
- Who is Who Amongst American Colleges and Universities Award Recipient, 2005 – 2007
Board Certifications
Dual Board-Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Doctoral Prepared Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Dedicated Independent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
METTA PSYCHIATRY
11.2024 - 03.2026
Nurse Practitioner – Health Risk Assessment, Per Diem
CURIS PARTNERS, LLC HOME CARE MANAGEMENT
12.2021 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner, COVID-19 Redeployment to Employee Health Services
NORTHWELL HEALTH SYSTEM, LONG ISLAND JEWISH FOREST HILLS HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 01.2023
Nurse Practitioner – COVID-19 Vaccination Position, Per Diem
EXECU SEARCH STAFFING AND RECRUITING GROUP
01.2020 - 04.2021
NP Coordinator, Pre-Admission Testing/Department of Anesthesia and Surgery
NORTHWELL HEALTH SYSTEM, LONG ISLAND JEWISH FOREST HILLS HOSPITAL
08.2014 - Current
Associate Nurse Practitioner, Level II – Bariatric Surgery
HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTER
11.2011 - 07.2014
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Wilmington University
Post-Master’s Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Masters of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
B.S. in Nursing -
Metropolitan State University
A.A.S. in Nursing -
CUNY New York City College of Technology