BENEDINE NDUKWE
Summary
Registered Nurse and PMHNP student with strong experience in acute episodic care, psychiatric nursing, Demonstrates expertise in risk assessment, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, employee and patients wellness programs, and evidence-based clinical practice. Proven ability to work independently, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and support organizational safety and health initiatives in high-demand environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Psych Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
02.2021 - Current
- Completing intake assessment while determining patient level of care needed, participated in the management of the milieu and ensuring safety to all clients and staffs. Collaborated with both physicians and therapist in delivering appropriate treatment to patients. Treated and assessed patients with mood disorders, eating disorder, substance abuse and psychotic disorder. Manage treatment and care for 16-24 patients daily. Organized and managed care for patients undergoing ECT procedures.Maintained information and documentation necessary to ensure conformance with UHS Standards,Conducted employee health trainings, including stress management, wellness initiatives, and preventive health education,Applied systems-based practice to improve workplace safety and continuous quality improvement.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Assessment and monitoring patients’ vitals, reporting adverse reactions in an appropriate and timely manner. Administered Medication PO, SQ, IM and IV. Starting IVs and IV maintenance. Central line medication administration. Blood product administration. Assist individuals with disabilities maintain optimal health. Changing wound dressings, blood draws, inserting catheters. Trach care and tube feeding.
Acute Psych Nurse
San Antonio Behavioral Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Documenting all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care. Interviewing patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height accurately. Charted and recorded information on about 23 patient charts. Complete intake assessment while documenting patient level of care. Collaborate with physicians and therapist to delivery appropriate treatment to patients.Applied systems-based practice to support audit readiness and continuous safety improvement,Supported emergency response triage and Conducted risk assessments for patients and staff safety.
Preceptorship
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital
09.2018 - 11.2018
- 280 clinical hours Medical Surgical Unit, Providing care monitoring patient outcome with my preceptor and the physician. Administering medications to the right patient with the right dose. Using power chart to assess patient information when needed and documentation of all assessments performed.
CNA
Hometeam Brooklyn NY
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Empowered patients through exceptional opportunities. Assist patient with medical equipment and supplies. Help worked with patients with disabilities to best develop a unique program that fits their needs. Transport and accompany patient to doctors’ office and other trips outside the home. Entertain, converse with patients to keep them mentally alert. Schedule patient hospital appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Maine12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
York College
Jamaica, NY08.2015
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME05-2026
Skills
- Support patient care initiatives
- Independent clinical decision-making
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Confidential data management
- Quality & safety improvement
- Regulatory documentation & audit readiness
- Incident reporting & compliance tracking
- Attention to details, self-awareness, and respect for others
- Facilitate quality care through teamwork with physicians and patients
Certification
- BLS certification
- Certification in EKG and Phlebotomy (June 2011)
- Certification in Home Care August (2011)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (2011)
Timeline
Acute Psych Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
02.2021 - Current
Acute Psych Nurse
San Antonio Behavioral Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2023
Preceptorship
Northern Light AR Gould Hospital
09.2018 - 11.2018
CNA
Hometeam Brooklyn NY
04.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
York College
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of Maine At Fort Kent