Sylvester Ndifor MSN, APNP, PMHNP-BC
Milwaukee
Summary
Driven and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner professional with significant experience in mental health nursing, skilled in providing high-quality patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Licensed in Wisconsin and Colorado. I am excited to bring my expertise in behavioral health. Profound proficiency with electronic charting systems, and dedication to patient well-being. Known for my adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy, I am poised to make a meaningful impact in providing empathetic, evidence-based care to support patients' mental health and recovery journeys. Passionate about advancing patient outcomes and promoting health equity in behavioral health practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE/ PMHNP
Wellpath
08.2021 - Current
- Triage occupants during the intake process for jail admission
- Assist with medication administration and detox protocols
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Concordia University Wisconsin
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate nursing students for the Psychiatric Nursing class
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using Blackboard
NURSING ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Milwaukee Area Technical College
03.2024 - Current
- Nursing Assistant Instructor, teaching aspiring nursing assistants foundational healthcare skills
- Optimized student preparedness for certification exams by conducting regular review sessions focused on critical nursing assistant concepts.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state requirements and industry standards for Nursing Assistants.
REGISTERED NURSE
Froedtert Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed and coordinated care for patients in a hospital setting
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Assessed patient conditions and provided appropriate care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to create and implement individualized care plans
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare/Trusted Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency. Worked primarily on ENT, Plastics, Urology and Behavioral health Unit
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
REGISTERED NURSE
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Traveled to various Skilled Nursing and Rehab facilities in the Milwaukee area to assist with patient/resident care
- Held supervisory roles during select shifts at multiple facilities
CNA/TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2020
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin08.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - RN To BSN
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin08.2022
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Registered Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, Wisconsin05.2021
Skills
- Advanced Psychiatric clinical assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cultural competency
- Holistic patient-centered care
- Attention to detail
- Medication management
- Nursing instructor
- Crisis intervention
- Critical thinker
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical expertise
Certification
- Board Certified PMHNP by ANCC (2024068172)
- Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (16186-33)
- Colorado Advanced Practice Nurse (0103734)
- Wisconsin Compact Registered Nurse License (260767)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Concordia University Wisconsin
01.2025 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
Milwaukee Area Technical College
03.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare/Trusted Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Froedtert Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/ PMHNP
Wellpath
08.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
07.2021 - 07.2022
CNA/TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - RN To BSN
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Registered Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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