Amira Dadzie
Summary
Newly trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preparing to take board certification in a couple of months. Received training and education in providing excellent psychiatric care to mentally ill patients. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data, and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation, and time management abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University Health System
- Coordinated and conducted individual, group, and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil.
- Monitored clients and conducted physical assessments to detect harmful and unusual behaviors, reporting observations to assigned physicians.
- Furnished client-centered treatments by referring to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and listening to clients' symptoms and concerns.
- Encouraged, organized, and supervised client participation in educational, recreational, and social activities.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues, and genetic factors.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Initiated therapeutic interactions with patients to assist in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Health System
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Health System
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical
san antonio , texas
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX08.2011
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Texas Nurse Practitioners
Certification
PMHNP - taking certification exam soon
Texas RN License
Critical Care Registered Nurse - Certified
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Health System
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Health System
02.2015 - 02.2019
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical
01.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University Health System