Ernestina Odoom
Mebane,NC
Summary
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BC eligible) with extensive clinical training in comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and medication management. Demonstrated ability to provide supportive psychotherapy and crisis intervention while collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal mental health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cone Health Alamance Regional
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments, developing individualized care plans to address patient needs.
- Administered psychiatric medications, monitoring patient responses to ensure effective management of mental health conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and mental health management techniques.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery goals.
- Facilitated crisis intervention to de-escalate situations and enhance patient safety.
- Participated in crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging situations.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, North Carolina
01.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Facilitated crisis intervention, enabling individuals to regain control and alleviate distress.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Communicated care and medication information to patients and caregivers in clear, understandable terms.
- Reinforced desired behaviors through reward systems, fostering positive behavior change in patients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
North Carolina, USA
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Completed 600+ supervised clinical hours providing psychiatric care across the lifespan.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments using DSM-5-TR criteria.
- Developed individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, insomnia, and substance use disorders.
- Prescribed and monitored psychotropic medications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes under preceptor supervision.
- Conducted medication management follow-up visits and evaluated treatment response, medication adherence, and adverse effects.
- Performed suicide and violence risk assessments and implemented appropriate safety interventions.
- Delivered supportive psychotherapy and psychoeducation, enhancing patient and family understanding of mental health conditions.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and primary care providers to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
- Documented patient encounters accurately using electronic medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minnesota City, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Therapeutic communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- PMHNP-BC (Board Eligible / Pending Certification)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Nurse (RN), North Carolina
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN
- PMHNP-BC (Eligible)
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
01.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Cone Health Alamance Regional
01.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of New Rochelle