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Erewarifagha M. Haidome

Bronx,USA

Summary

Diligent Clinical instructor with solid background as Adjunct Assistant Professor. Delivered comprehensive course materials and mentored students, fostering academic growth. Demonstrated effective communication and adaptability in diverse classroom settings.

Experienced with designing and delivering course content that enhances student learning. Utilizes instructional strategies to engage diverse student populations. Knowledge of curriculum assessment and development to achieve educational goals.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner delivering compassionate care driven by the desire to learn and advance academically. A graduate nurse with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Chamberlain University in July 2024 and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree board certified with NYS license. Has 4years post-graduation experience. I worked as a nurse practitioner as a fresh graduate with the ACT team at the Post Graduate Center Mental Health (PGCMH), Bronx, and as a nurse practitioner resident with the Urban Health Plan, Bronx. I worked part-time as an NP psych with The Guidance Center of Westchester for patients with dual diagnosis and am now full-time with Essen Medical Healthcare, Bronx. A registered nurse with 30 years of post-qualification experience. A focused, positive employee with an energetic approach to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Has 10years clinical experience as an RN caring for psychiatric patients within a Forensic psychiatric setting. Also worked as an RN position at the Bronx Addiction Treatment Center for patient with substance use disorder and co-morbid illnesses for 6years.

Dedicated to providing top quality care with a multidisciplinary team as a team player. Friendly professional with knowledge of medications, and holistic care approach. Well-versed in providing quick intervention, prescribe medications, coordinate care and support patients with acute, and chronic cases.

Overview

1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Assistant Professor-Part Time

Lehman College, CUNY
The Bronx, NY
01.2026 - Current
  • Delivered engaging curriculum for undergraduate courses in alignment with departmental goals.
  • Facilitated interactive clinical discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster academic growth.

Nurse Practitioner

Essen Medical Healthcare
Bronx, NY
03.2024 - Current
  • Ordered and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provide care to adults.
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Registered Professional Nurse

Bronx Addiction Treatment Center
Bronx
09.2018 - 03.2026
  • Initial Nursing Health Assessment on admission and subsequent updates, draw up a nursing care plan on admission and make discharge plans.
  • Using Avatar/Netsmart to administer medications and document precise progress records of patients.
  • Monitor patient using COWS & CIWA scale for medically managed withdrawal symptoms and administer MOUD as indicated.
  • Individual counseling, Collaboration with interdisciplinary staff
  • Timely crisis intervention, precept new nurses
  • Assist in developing policies.
  • Educate on Substance use related medical issues; benefits and side effects of medication and treatment, encourage adherence.
  • Monitor and care for patients with all medical cases as well observe and encourage reporting any side/adverse effects of medication and referral to the ER where applicable.

Nurse Practitioner

Rimisac Family Health
Bronx, NY
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Ordered and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provide care to both children and adults.
  • Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Nurse Practitioner

The Guidance Center of Westchester
New Rochelle
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Ordered and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Provide care to both children and adults.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Resident

Urban Healthplan
Bronx
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • PSYCH RESIDENCY
  • Clinical rotation and shadowing of both Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners for Child and adult Behavioral Health at Southern Blvd and Simpson St Clinics
  • Article 28 patients at St.Vincent de Paul Nursing Home on Intervale Avenue
  • VIDA GUIDANCE ARTICLE 31 Clinic on Third Avenue

Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatry

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (ACT TEAM)
Bronx
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provide mental health services for adult clients both at the office and in their homes under ACT ad AOT.
  • Administer long-acting injections to clients in the office and at home.

Registered Nurse

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
10.2009 - 09.2018
  • Initial Nursing Psychiatric health assessment on admission and subsequent updates, draw up a nursing care plan on admission and make discharge plans.
  • Document precise written records using MAHRS, eVista for medication administration and Facility Database provided for patients to document admission notes, progress notes, nursing assessment, treatment plan review, planning and discharge
  • Individual counseling, Collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, Family conference
  • Timely crisis intervention, Precept New nurses, Supervision of hands-on staff
  • Assist in developing policies, educate on the benefits, and side effects of medication and treatment, encourage adherence
  • Monitor and care for patients with all medical cases as well observe and encourage reporting any side/adverse effects of medication.

Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

NPORT Staffing
12.2013 - 06.2016
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions of school children.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Monitored and recorded students condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.

Federal College of Education
05.1995 - 09.2007
  • Provide quality and optimal care to students from Kindergarten to College level students, staff, and family members.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
07-2024

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05-2021

Master of Science - Public Health Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2017

Case Management Certificate - undefined

Southern Indiana University
01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2013

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Certification - undefined

Manhattan Psychiatric Hospital
NY
01-2012

Midwifery Certificate - Midwifery

School of Midwifery
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
03-1993

Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
11-1988

Skills

  • Culturally sensitive care
  • Progress documentation using various EHR
  • Quality Reporting
  • Medication Management
  • Patient and family support
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Care Plan Evaluation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Microsoft Word & Excel, Power Point
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Student mentoring
  • Student motivation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative thinking
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork
  • Student engagement
  • Professional networking
  • Collaborative learning
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Course planning
  • Educational technology

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
  • The Gamma Beta Phi Society
  • Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State

Certification

  • American Nurse Credentialing Center
  • New York State Office of the Professions
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • DEA and X waiver
  • New York State Medical Use of Marijuana 2023-12-04

Languages

igbo
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Reading and utilizing evidence based research in providing holistic care
  • Learning to speak Spanish
  • Cooking
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Volunteer Work
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects

ACHIEVEMENTS/HONOR

AWARDS: President list ,2012(Grand Canyon University), Honor roll 2013- Grand Canyon University, 

OMH Director of Nursing Conference nomination award in patient care.

Timeline

Adjunct Assistant Professor-Part Time

Lehman College, CUNY
01.2026 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Essen Medical Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Rimisac Family Health
11.2023 - 05.2024

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Resident

Urban Healthplan
11.2022 - 01.2023

Nurse Practitioner

The Guidance Center of Westchester
01.2022 - 10.2023

Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatry

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (ACT TEAM)
11.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Professional Nurse

Bronx Addiction Treatment Center
09.2018 - 03.2026

Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

NPORT Staffing
12.2013 - 06.2016

Registered Nurse

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
10.2009 - 09.2018

Federal College of Education
05.1995 - 09.2007

Diploma - Nursing

School of Nursing

Midwifery Certificate - Midwifery

School of Midwifery

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Certification - undefined

Manhattan Psychiatric Hospital

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Case Management Certificate - undefined

Southern Indiana University

Master of Science - Public Health Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Adelphi University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Erewarifagha M. Haidome