Dorcas Antwi PMHNP-BC
QueenCreek,AZ
Summary
Resourceful Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions.
Kind and caring professional with 2 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.
Well-versed in providing quick intervention, medication and support to patients with acute, chronic and drug induced mental illness.
Self-motivated, resourceful, compassionate, diligent, and competent team member. Sees the whole person by valuing cultural, gender and age uniqueness. communication, coordination, health teaching and interpersonal
Conducted Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and patient assessments
Arriving at appropriate diagnosis guided by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 Determined priority problems Educated Patients and Families EHR / EMR
Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from complex mental disorders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Centurion Healthcare, Mental Health
Phoenix, AZ.
09.2019 - Current
- Responsible for providing holistic nursing care within appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to identify, assess, and respond to wide range of physical, psychological, and social needs of patient
- Assisted physicians during patient examination by preparing equipment efficiently
- Records all patient information and care administered to ensure accuracy
- Monitor patient status with routine checks and administered prescribed medication
- Advocate for patients' needs by providing information on rehabilitation programs
Psychiatric Nurse, RN
Haven Behavioral Hospital
Phoenix, AZ.
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
- Initiates plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and medical plan of care
- Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with patient/family
- Considers physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of patient in plan of are
- Plans care in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary team
- Reviews and revises plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of patient’s status
- Implements plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of activities of health care team
- Provides care based on physician orders and nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements
- Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers on status of patients for whom care is provided
- Evaluates patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises plan of care as needed.
Psychiatric Nurse
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Phoenix, AZ
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Provides assessments and implements appropriate nursing interventions
- Monitors patients' progress as appropriate and evaluates outcomes
- Completes and processes all required documentation including treatment plans and discharge planning , objective and legible manner
- Performs standard nursing procedures appropriate to patient needs
- Administers medication and addresses other pharmacological needs as protocol dictates and performs basic intravenous and phlebotomy skills as required
- Provides health related education to patients as appropriate to patient needs
- Completes and processes all required documentation in timely and legible manner
- Participates in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students and others needed.
Behavioral Health Technician
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Phoenix, AZ
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds every 15 minutes to check on clients
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Behavioral Health Technician
Foundation For Senior Living
Phoenix, AZ
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted clients in their ADL such as ensuring clients have taken medication and meals, organized group activities for clients
- Provided clients with transportation to doctor’s appointments, shopping and other programs
- Conducted client rounds every 15 minutes to check on residents.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Across Lifespan
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Medical Supply Management
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Examination
Certification
- PMHNP-BC
- ANCC Board Certified
-DEA license
-BLS/ First Aid/ CPR Certification Expires: 07/2025
-Level One Finger Print Clearance Card Current
Affiliations
America Nurses Association (ANA)
North America Ghana Nurses Foundation (Nagnf)
Arizona Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Nurse Practitioner Association of Arizona
- National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
- Board member of Emmanuel Methodist Church Phoenix, Arizona
Hobbies; Traveling, meditation, massages
Like travelling around the country, meditation, volunteering at food books and health fairs and walking
Timeline
RN
Centurion Healthcare, Mental Health
09.2019 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse, RN
Haven Behavioral Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
Psychiatric Nurse
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
04.2017 - 03.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
12.2012 - 08.2015
Behavioral Health Technician
Foundation For Senior Living
04.2011 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Across Lifespan
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
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