EVELYN DUNIYA AFFIA-AKPAN

Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 17+ years of progressive nursing experience across postpartum, NICU Level II, pediatrics, and acute care settings. Highly skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, psychosocial evaluation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Clinically trained in psychiatric diagnosis, psychotherapy, and psycho-pharmacologic management across the lifespan. Proven ability to manage complex patient conditions while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

• Recognized by leadership and peers for compassionate, patient-centered care in high-acuity maternal-child settings.
• Consistently maintained high patient satisfaction scores through strong therapeutic communication and advocacy.
• Served as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired nurses and nursing students in postpartum and women’s health units.
• Demonstrated excellence in interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to safe patient outcomes and efficient workflow management.
• Selected to care for complex postpartum and neonatal patients requiring advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Commended by patients and families for empathy, professionalism, and culturally sensitive care.
• Contributed to improved patient education and discharge readiness through evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and leadership during high-volume staffing periods.

• PMHNP-BC – ANCC
• Registered Nurse – Texas
• APRN License – 1233034
• BLS / ACLS Certified

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
• Preceptor: Dr. Rasheed
• April 2025 – September 2025
• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations including detailed history, mental status examination, and risk assessments
• Diagnosed and managed psychiatric disorders including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders
• Developed individualized, evidence-based treatment plans incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiated, titrated, and monitored psychotropic medications under supervision
• Provided psychotherapy utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and supportive therapeutic techniques
• Performed suicide risk assessments and implemented safety planning interventions
• Managed patients with complex chronic psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Preceptor: Dr. Nwosuh
• May 2024 – December 2024
• Performed comprehensive physical and mental health assessments across the lifespan
• Obtained detailed patient histories and conducted system-focused examinations
• Identified psychiatric and medical comorbidities impacting patient outcomes
• Strengthened diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills
• Developed differential diagnoses and collaborated on management plans
• Promoted preventive care and patient education strategies

• 17+ years of clinical nursing experience
• Strong patient advocacy and cultural competence
• Leadership, mentorship, and preceptorship
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Daisy Award nominee
• Employee Recognition Award recipient
• Preceptor Recognition