EWOMA CYNTHIA OBARO
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over five years of Nursing experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, including a significant tenure at the University of Texas Health Houston’s John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center. Expertise includes psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and advanced interventional psychiatry modalities such as ECT and various psychotherapies. Proficient in Epic EMR and REMS safety protocols, with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care across diverse populations. A compassionate nursing approach fosters trusting relationships with patients, enhancing outcomes through coordinated efforts with healthcare professionals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, UTHealth Houston
- Current
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and patient care for high-acuity patients.
- Delivered care for patients undergoing ECT and supported interventional psychiatry modalities.
- Coordinate, direct and implement patient plan of care.
- Conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, NPs, and interdisciplinary staff to deliver holistic, evidence-based care.
- Collaborate with patient family, and other clinicians to assist with patient recovery.
- Document patient care and outcomes in Epic EMR.
- Facilitate group therapy and de-escalation interventions.
- Monitoring and management of patients with substance abuse disorders.
- Evidenced based care and management of patients with dual diagnosis.
- Facilitate patient education relating to medication medical processes, nutrition and health promotion.
Registered Nurse
Reliant Pediatric Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
- Delivered pediatric care for ventilator and tracheostomy patients.
- Prevented respiratory complications and reduced readmissions by 90%.
- Collaborated with families and IDT teams to achieve wellness goals.
- Monitoring and giving individualized care to families and children with Autism and related comorbidities.
- Evidence based Nursing care and management of ADHD and Autistic Children.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sun Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Administered psychiatric medications and monitor side effects, ensuring patient safety.
- Performed patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Implemented outcome-based treatment plans.
- Prepared and maintained detailed records of patient care plans and outcomes.
- Conduct patient and family education, fostering understanding of care plans.
- Document and track patient progress using EMR systems.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered acute psychiatric nursing care for diverse patient populations.
- Supported medication management and observed therapeutic responses.
- Ensured compliance with REMS protocols while monitoring patients undergoing specialized treatments.
- Made medical recommendations and referrals.
- Led patient-family communications and treatment planning.
- Ensured continuity of care through accurate documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Registered Nurse
Copperfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered acute psychiatric nursing care for diverse patient populations.
- Provided safe, effective care for acutely ill and rehabilitative patients with full regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated treatment plans for diverse patient populations, earning strong family and team feedback.
- Administered IV therapy, wound care, airway management, and enteral feeding; reduced incidents by 90%.
- Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure continuity of care.
- Delivered specialized dementia and behavioral care, reducing patient aggression by 100%.
Registered Nurse
Avanti Hospital (Care Staffing Professionals)
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided acute and intermediate care for medical-surgical patients.
- Ensured medication safety and reduced patient complications.
- Maintained infection prevention and accurate EMR documentation.
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Arcadia Retirement Village (Assisted Living Facility)
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided acute and intermediate care for medical-surgical patients.
- Provided safe, supportive care for long-term residents, exceeding regulatory and satisfaction standards.
- Administered medications per MAR with 98% reduction in errors.
- Assessed residents using SBAR, expediting referrals and emergency care.
- Coordinated follow-up for hospitalized residents, improving responsiveness and continuity.
- Monitored new prescriptions to prevent adverse reactions, eliminating medication errors.
Staff Nurse
Annunciation Specialist Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2019
- Delivered medical-surgical and maternal-child nursing care.
- Educated patients in disease prevention and safe health practices.
Nurse & Clinical Team Leader
Faith Alive Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Supervised daily clinic operations, staff, and inventory; reduced patient wait times by 90%.
- Counseled 500+ PLWA patients and families, improving ART adherence by 93%.
- Delivered PMTCT services to 100+ patients with 97% retention and 96% reduction in MTCT infections.
- Coordinated care across hospitals within the Health Insurance Network to ensure continuity.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Walden University
07.2022
Diploma in Midwifery - undefined
School of Midwifery Jos Plateau
Jos Plateau, Nigeria02.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
College of Nursing Vom Plateau
Vom Plateau, Nigeria11.2006
Skills
- Psychiatric Assessment & Diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
- Interventional psychiatric treatments
- REMS Safety Protocols & Regulatory Compliance
- Epic EMR & Clinical Documentation
- Patient & Family Education
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Modalities
- Clinical assessment and Implementation
- Nursing of Kids with ADHD and Autism Spectrum disorder
- Knowledge of Psychiatric disorders
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Skilled in Epic, Kantime, Well Sky & Point Click Care
- Healthcare quality management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Psychiatric assessments
- Patient care coordination
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Patient health education
- Addiction recovery support
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Therapeutic communication
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Texas Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- National Association of Quality Health Professionals
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas, License #101506 (Active)
- Registered Nurse (RN) – California License #95237724 (Active)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Texas (Active)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) ANCC certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS American Heart Association), Expires 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas, License #101506 (Active)
- Registered Nurse (RN) – California License #95237724
- Training on Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care – Texas, USA (2020)
- Medication Technician – Arcadia, CA (2019)
- Continuous Professional Development for Nurses – Enugu, Nigeria (2012)
- Training on Task Shifting and Nurse ART Refill (2009)
- Nurses Refresher Training – Jos, Nigeria (2009)
- Training of Trainers: Male Involvement in PMTCT of HIV/AIDS – Jos, Nigeria (2008)
- Training of Trainers: Injection Safety & Healthcare Waste Management – Abuja, Nigeria (2008)
Work Preference
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Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sun Behavioral Health
04.2023 - 04.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Copperfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Reliant Pediatric Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Avanti Hospital (Care Staffing Professionals)
09.2020 - 12.2020
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Arcadia Retirement Village (Assisted Living Facility)
11.2019 - 06.2020
Staff Nurse
Annunciation Specialist Hospital
07.2011 - 09.2019
Nurse & Clinical Team Leader
Faith Alive Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2008
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, UTHealth Houston
- Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Walden University
Diploma in Midwifery - undefined
School of Midwifery Jos Plateau
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
College of Nursing Vom Plateau
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
Walden University