FATIMA KUNATE OSMAN

Proactive, goal-oriented professional with strong time management, problem-solving, and adaptability skills. Quick to learn and apply new knowledge, committed to driving team success and organizational growth through collaboration and continuous improvement.

• ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan)
• Virginia State Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Nebraska State Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Compact State Registered Nurse License
• American Heart Association BLS certificate

• Team Leader, Community Integrated Development Project, 08/2007, 05/2011, Led initiatives to implement sustainable community programs, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and resources.
• Research Presenter, Sigma Theta Tau Annual Research Symposium, 2019, Presented scholarly work contributing to evidence-based nursing practice.
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses, 2019, Present, Recognized for excellence in nursing scholarship, leadership, and professional development.

Institute of Behavior Resources – Baltimore, MD

Medication-Assisted Substance Treatment Clinic | Outpatient Adults | 150 Hours

• Initiated and managed outpatient adults on methadone and Suboxone therapy, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
• Educated patients on medication-assisted treatment, improving adherence and engagement.
• Monitored medication response and side effects, adjusting doses to optimize outcomes.
• Streamlined billing processes by verifying insurance and ensuring accurate data entry, reducing errors.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on complex cases to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Contributed to clinic performance improvements through staff meetings and quality initiatives.

Youth For Tomorrow – Woodbridge, VA

Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for At-Risk Children and Youth | Children & Adolescents | 300 Hours

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and guide treatment planning.
• Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care, enhancing satisfaction and addressing individual needs.
• Built strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening and empathetic understanding.
• Supported families by providing ongoing education, guidance, and resources throughout treatment.
• Collaborated with therapists and social workers to implement individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans.

University of Maryland Rehab Center – Baltimore, MD

Psychiatric Mental Health Consultation Services | Inpatient Adults | 150 Hours

• Conducted patient and family interviews to obtain psychiatric, behavioral, and psychosocial histories.
• Reviewed diagnostic studies and prior records to inform assessments and identify psychiatric diagnoses.
• Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance outcomes and address patient-specific needs.
• Strengthened family engagement through ongoing support, education, and guidance.
• Built therapeutic alliances with patients using active listening and empathetic communication.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to contribute clinical insights and support treatment planning.