Elizabeth Owusu
Mount Holly,NC
Summary
Nurse Practitioner Well-rounded healthcare professional with 2 years of experience as a PMHNP in addition to 17 years of nursing experience, providing care for medical/surgical, oncology, and corrections patients Capable of providing timely and efficient charting utilizing EMRs including Cerner and Advanced MD (AMD) Highly motivated and organized nurse practitioner seeking a position where skills in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plan development will be utilized effectively for the well-being of patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LifeStance Health -Sup. Physician: John McGraw, MD
2021.12 - Current
- Provides holistic and evidence-based care to pediatric and adult patients, managing complex psychiatric conditions in the outpatient setting including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD/trauma, sleep disorders/insomnia, and psychosis/schizophrenia
- Gathers detailed patient histories and performs psychiatric evaluations for medication management, discharge follow-up appointments, and referrals to therapists
- Cultivates relationships with patients using therapeutic communication and principles of a client-centered care model
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health (A. Patterson, MD)
2023.05 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations on both pediatrics and adults to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions - Mecklenburg County Jail
2011.07 - 2018.12
- Registered Nurse - Correct Care Solutions - Mecklenburg County Jail
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health - Mercy
2015.12 - 2022.04
- Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Education
Post-Master's Certificate (PMHNP) -
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY12.2020
Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2018
Skills
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical Documentation
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Medication monitoring
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, North Carolina, #5014426
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
- Licensed Registered Nurse, North Carolina, 202283
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health (A. Patterson, MD)
2023.05 - Current
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LifeStance Health -Sup. Physician: John McGraw, MD
2021.12 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health - Mercy
2015.12 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions - Mecklenburg County Jail
2011.07 - 2018.12
Post-Master's Certificate (PMHNP) -
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) -
Winston-Salem State University
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, North Carolina, #5014426
- Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
- Licensed Registered Nurse, North Carolina, 202283
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
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