Ethel B. Akongnui
Junction City
Summary
OBJECTIVES:
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing high-quality psychiatric care and treatment. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and dedication to patient well-being. Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments, ensuring effective care delivery. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Freedom Behavioral Health Solutions
Manhattan, Kansas
01.2024 - Current
- Assess, Diagnose, and treat Psychiatric illnesses
- Prescribe and manage medications
- Provide individual and group or family CBT
- Provide health promotion and maintenance
- Educate patients on their diagnoses and treatment options
- Collaborate with other providers and work as a team.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Geary Community Hospital
Junction City, KS
06.2019 - Current
- PRN 12-24hrs/week
- Performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, and medication administration.
- Delegate and supervise the patient care performed by CNAs/LPN
- Contacted doctors to report on changes observed and received updated orders for patients.
- Triage patients assist with stat EKGs, and transfer patients to different facilities.
- Take part in codes.
- Work as a team to attend to emergencies as they come into the department.
- Ensured infection control standards, hospital policies and procedures, and fire safety procedures following unit and department operating policies.
- Provide care for active-duty soldiers, dependents, and veterans.
- Coordinate follow-up appointments for soldiers who need sick calls.
- Provide care for behavioral health patients by clearing them medically and admitting those who require admission to the Behavioral unit.
Registered Nurse
Irwin Army Community Hospital
Fort Riley, Kansas
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Full-time, 80 hours every two weeks
- Performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, and medication administration.
- Delegate and supervise the patient care performed by medics and LPNs.
- Contact doctors to report on changes observed and receive updated patient orders.
- Triage patients, assist with stat EKGs, and transfer patients to different facilities.
- Take part in codes.
PMHNP Student
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Completed 640 hours of clinical, which comprised diagnosing, treating, and managing patients across the lifespan with direct supervision.
- Completed a Psychotherapy rotation where I took part in CBT sessions DBT, and EMDR.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital
Manhattan, KS
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Time: 36 hours to 40 hours, Moved to the emergency department in June 2019
- Performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, and medication administration, including drips.
- Delegated and supervised the patient care performed by CNAs and LPNs
- Contact doctors to report on changes observed and receive updated orders for patients.
- Triage patients, assist with stat EKGs, and transfer patients to different facilities.
- Take part in Trauma and Codes.
- Work as a team to attend to emergencies as they come into the department.
- Ensured infection control standards, hospital policies and procedures, and fire safety procedures following unit and department operating policies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized, and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital
Manhattan, KS
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Hrs-40hrs/, Observing patients based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Preparing nursing orders for planned activities to promote maintain and restore patients' health.
- Administered medications (Oral, subcutaneous, IV, IM), including less potent narcotics following physician's orders.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and took immediate counteractions as required to restore conditions.
- Admitting, transferring, and discharging patients daily
- Developing nursing care plans for each patient; documenting patient problems, capabilities, limitations, goal achievements, and health educational needs
- Explaining the patient's rights, procedures, and care plan
- Ensuring that patients sign the patient consent form before special procedures.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality always
- Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients
- Coordinating the nursing care of each patient with the medical care plan model, to provide continuity and clarification of overall care.
- Observing patients based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Operated and monitored specialized medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery systems, arterial lines, chest tubes, defibrillators, suction devices, pulse oximeters, and hypothermic devices.
- Documented findings and actions taken in nursing notes.
- Ensured infection control standards, hospital policies and procedures, and fire safety procedures following unit and department operating policies.
- Actively involved in performance improvement initiatives
- Complete admissions to Med Surg and Pediatrics floor, Start IVs, and assist patients with activities of daily living.
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Specialty Care
Cedar Falls, IA
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Perform assessments and admissions to a skilled level of care, Start IVs, and assist Residents with Activities of daily living.
- Administer medications (Oral, IV, Subcutaneous, and IM) including less potent narcotics following physician's orders to residents.
- Report critical lab values to the physician and fulfill orders that follow.
- Charge nurse (100-bed facility), delegate and supervise CNAs/LPN
- Documented findings and actions taken in nursing notes.
- Ensured infection control standards, policies, procedures, and fire safety procedures following facility policy.
- Admitting, transferring, and discharging patients daily
- Developing nursing care plans for each patient; documenting patient problems, capabilities, limitations, goal achievements, and health educational needs
- Explaining the patient's rights, procedures, and care plan
- Ensuring that patients' appointments with doctors are kept.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality always
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oskaloosa Care Center
Iowa
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients based on nursing assessments and diagnosis, physician's medical care plan, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patients.
- Administer medications to residents, fulfill doctor's orders, perform follow-up assessments, and assist Residents with Activities of daily living.
- Admissions, transfers, and discharge to other facilities with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab
Iowa
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Administer medications to residents, fulfill doctor's orders, perform follow-up assessments, and assist residents with Activities of daily living.
- Admissions, transfers, and discharge to other facilities with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Home Health Aide
American Homes of the Midwest
IA
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped the client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
Home Health Aide
MDM Rubicon Inc
MN
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Administer medications to patients at home and Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Home Health Aides
Maplewood Care Center
MN
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Provide Range of Motion and Assist patients at home.
- Care for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and assist with activities of daily living.
Education
Master's degree - nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2023
Master of Science - undefined
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MNBachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Arizona03-2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA12-2016
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA11-2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide - undefined
12-2010
Skills
- Clear and concise communication
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Capacity to remain steady in stressful situations
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in utilizing various EHR platforms
- Coordinating Referrals
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Managing Deadlines
- Care Planning
- Bi-lingual in English and French
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Certification
- APRN license #82647, Expiration 10/31/2027
- RN License KS #143639, Expiration: 10/31/2027
- DEA license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Freedom Behavioral Health Solutions
01.2024 - Current
PMHNP Student
Walden University
05.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Irwin Army Community Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2024
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Geary Community Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Ascension Via Christi Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Pinnacle Specialty Care
02.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oskaloosa Care Center
01.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab
01.2016 - 12.2016
Home Health Aide
American Homes of the Midwest
12.2014 - 10.2015
Home Health Aide
MDM Rubicon Inc
02.2014 - 11.2014
Home Health Aides
Maplewood Care Center
02.2013 - 10.2014
Master of Science - undefined
Anoka Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide - undefined
Master's degree - nursing
Walden University
Additional Information
Awards: Daisy Award Nominee 2018, Daisy Award Nominee 2019