Emeka Durunna
Warren,MI
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with proven track record of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across all age groups.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP BOARD CERTIFIED
APEX Wellness Center
Southfield, Michigan
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Provided medication management and education to patients and families.
- Facilitated psychotherapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Educated community groups on mental health awareness and resources available.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Detroit Receiving Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Followed all safety protocols when administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following effectiveness and side effects.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse
Kingswood Hospital
Ferndale, MI
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Following the doctor’s orders and treatment plans
- Collaborating with other medical professionals
- Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication
- Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients
- Educating patients and family members
- Conduct military therapy
- Conduct Nursing Groups
Registered Nurse
Medilodge Of Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights, Michigan
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene tasks by providing bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to residents and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance resident care quality.
- Educated staff on best practices for infection control and safety measures.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records consistently.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Accelerate Second Degree BSN Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI01-2020
Skills
- Mental health assessments
- Treatment plan development
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Compliance monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Care plan management
- Compassionate client care
- Administering medication
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- ANCC PMHNP BOARD CERTIFIED IN MI, CA, OR, WA, NY, OH.
Timeline
PMHNP BOARD CERTIFIED
APEX Wellness Center
05.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Detroit Receiving Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kingswood Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Medilodge Of Sterling Heights
01.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Science - PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Accelerate Second Degree BSN Nursing
Oakland University