Constance Okpara

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, intake assessment, and diagnosis based on DSM-5
• Reduced risk of relapse by providing ongoing support during follow-up visits and crisis interventions when necessary.
• Refer patients to community and other clinical resources including providing supportive therapy.
• Evaluated new procedures and treatments based on evidence-based practice principles, refining approaches according to emerging research findings when appropriate.
• Developed holistic treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications as needed for each individual case.

• Perform initial psychiatric assessment, follow-up, and medication management of adults, adolescents, and children with mental health disorders including, but not limited to observing their behavior and status under supervision of preceptor.
• Utilize evidence-based screening tools for diagnosis/ differential diagnosis while referencing Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
• Instruct, educate, and recommend treatments including medication administration, and therapies as needed for patients and family under supervision.
• Accurate documentation.
• Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
• Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Support the hospital's mission and " Recovery" philosophy. Provide guidance, support, managerial and clinical direction to staff working under my supervision. Assume responsibility for the facility, working across shifts with other nursing leaders as required. Uphold the nursing practice and standard of care including the administrative policies and procedures. Ensure a balanced schedule for all units on night shift while safeguarding safety and fiscal responsibility of the units. Ensure all mandatory competency training and internal control measures are completed timely, including the accountability of all narcotics across the different shifts. Monitor compliance with nursing performance improvement projects appropriate to clinical areas. Maintain knowledge and skills by attending mandatory competencies.

• Planned and assigned workload to 100-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
• Evaluated work performance of 100 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.

• Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes
• Supervised 40 nursing professionals and para-professionals in the performance of their duties according to facility's protocol.
• Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by implementing policies and procedures for the highest quality of care.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
• Addressed family concerns promptly by collaborating closely with support services such as social workers or financial counselors.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare
• professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.

• Managed 45-90 inmates with mental illness
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Provided education, de-escalation, and counseling as needed to mentally challenged inmates during psychiatric and medical emergencies
• Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
• Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare team members.

• Honoree of Signa Theta Tau

General nursing