Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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ETIENNE POUFONG

Cedar Hill,Texas

Summary

Highly trained PMHNP with excellent work ethic and extensive experience with veterans initially as a staff Nurse. Now, with over three years of experience with in-person and Telepsychiatry evaluation and medication management. Familiar with Doxy.me and major e-prescribed platforms. Eager to contribute to any practice's success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills, a clear understanding of Mental Health Diagnosis and Medication Management, Psychotropics, and psychotherapy. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in mental health.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PMHNP

Mindful Therapy Group
2023.07 - Current
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore the safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

PMHNP

Grow Therapy
2022.12 - Current
  • Provided Telepsychiatry care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

PMHNP-BC

Hawkins Psychiatry PLLC
2020.12 - Current
  • Increased to 95% diagnosis accuracy by using multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat new patients with Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, and PTSD.
  • Assess more than 50% of patient with antidepressant resistant treatment and make referrals for neuro feedback and TMS
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga in more than 90% of patient.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

North Texas VA Health System
2019.12 - Current
  • Helped more than 1000 clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families
  • Coordinated community resources and secured more than 100 referrals
  • Increased Spinal Cord Injury customers' ability to understand requirements and provide exceptional Rehabilitation service for at least 5 patients 4 days per week
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care

Staff Registered Nurse, Orthopedic for 8 years

METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
2012.03 - Current
  • Ability to interact with more than 20 patients per day and Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
  • Administered medications and treatment to more than 20 patients per day and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale


Education

Master of Science - Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
12.2011

MBA - Marketing Management And Research

University of Yaounde II(SOA)
Yaounde, Cameroon
09.1996

Skills

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health and wellness
  • Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Psychotropic drugs management
  • Suboxone-certified/substance abuse treatment
  • Management of clients with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, Schizophrenia
  • Translation of evidence into practice

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patients' health-related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
  • Family Support - Provided support to families through education on procedures, regimens, prevention, and care.

Affiliations

  • Member, ANA, 2018 to Current
  • Member, Texas Nurse Practitioner as Student, 2018 to Current

Certification

-Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified

-Medical-Surgical Nurse Board Certified

Additional Information

With a dual educational background, not only I understand first hand the needs of the patient as a Clinicians,but I also fully understand the patient needs from the customer service standpoint and the importance of client care and client satisfaction

Timeline

PMHNP

Mindful Therapy Group
2023.07 - Current

PMHNP

Grow Therapy
2022.12 - Current

PMHNP-BC

Hawkins Psychiatry PLLC
2020.12 - Current

Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

North Texas VA Health System
2019.12 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse, Orthopedic for 8 years

METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
2012.03 - Current

Master of Science - Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University

MBA - Marketing Management And Research

University of Yaounde II(SOA)

-Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified

-Medical-Surgical Nurse Board Certified

ETIENNE POUFONG