CHIKA MADUAKOR

• Conducted thorough diagnostic evaluations using standardized assessment tools, facilitating accurate diagnoses for targeted treatment planning.
• Increased client engagement in treatment by utilizing evidence-based interventions tailored to their needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
• Evaluated treatment effectiveness and adjusted intervention strategies as needed, ensuring optimal client progress.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and improving treatment efficacy.

• Conducting physical and psychosocial assessments to diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
• Prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychotropic medications and labs to manage patients’ symptoms.
• Providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Working with psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care providers to ensure holistic care and possible referral were applicable.
• Educating patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Conducted regular evaluations of treatment progress, adjusting strategies based on client feedback and clinical observations.
• Provided comprehensive mental health assessments to develop tailored treatment plans for clients.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications and treatments based on patient care plans.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for infection control and safety standards.

Coordinated and performed patient assessment as needed.

• Coordinated development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Coordinated, performed, and administered and/or implemented treatments, and other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient care plan or physician order.
• Coordinated and provided nursing care in accordance with infection control.
• Ensured the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality patient care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.