Clifford Echabu
Midlothian,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, specializing in patient safety, quality care, and team leadership. Diligent with robust background in psychiatric nursing. Provided compassionate care, managing patient treatment plans effectively and facilitating mental health recovery. Demonstrated crisis intervention and therapeutic communication skills in high-stress environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psych RN
Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Networks)
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinates the care and service of complex medical patients to promote collaborative practice and continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Present rehire
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
WAH Psychiatric Clinic Hybrid
Dallas, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to adult, Adolescent & Kid clients with behavioral health issues ranging from ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, & schizoaffective disorders.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adelson Behavioral & Mental Health Services
Duncanville, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services
- Work in coordination with outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adult, Adolescent & Kid clients with behavioral health issues ranging from Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, & schizoaffective disorders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Prescribed psychotropic medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal efficacy.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and coping strategies for improved well-being.
Assistant Nurse Manager RN
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversee daily operations in the psychiatric department, enhancing workflow and patient management systems.
- Train and mentor nursing staff on best practices and innovative patient care techniques.
- Supervises, analyzes, delegates, and evaluates nursing activities and ensures patient comfort and care.
- Responsible for the nursing team and quality of patient service in the absence of the manager.
RN Supervisor
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Supervised night-shift operations for the psychiatric department, managing patient admissions and emergency protocols.
- Enhanced patient monitoring procedures, reducing incidents of self-harm and improving overall patient safety.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance patient care efficiency and safety.
Psych Nurse
Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Networks)
Fort Worth, TX
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve patient engagement and treatment adherence, achieving a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction scores.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
05.2024
Master of Science - Patient Safety and Quality
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH10.2020
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX12.2013
Skills
- Crisis Intervention and Management
- Team Leadership and Training
- Quality Assurance and Patient Safety
- Develop continuous improvement of the patient care process through analysis and measured change to current clinical programs in the inpatient and outpatient environments
- Patient counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Mental health evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Suicide risk assessment
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP)
Certification
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Section name
NPI: 1659254001, Texas APRN License: 1207453
Languages
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
WAH Psychiatric Clinic Hybrid
07.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adelson Behavioral & Mental Health Services
06.2025 - Current
Psych RN
Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Networks)
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager RN
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2025
RN Supervisor
Hennepin County Medical Center
02.2019 - 09.2023
Psych Nurse
Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS Networks)
08.2014 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Master of Science - Patient Safety and Quality
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar State College Port Arthur