FATIMA FOFANA
Forney
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in crisis stabilization and treatment plan development. Enhances patient outcomes through effective psychiatric assessments and collaborative care. Manages complex cases, including bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, while delivering mental health education to diverse populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pattern psychiatry
Pantego
12.2022 - Current
- Directed and provided comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients with psychiatric/behavioral disorders, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Admitted, discharged, and assessed psychiatric patients, delivering tailored education to address knowledge deficits and support treatment planning and discharge processes.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and lab results, facilitating timely clinical interventions.
- Modified patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
Terrell
09.2018 - Current
- Plans, directs, and provides quality psychiatric nursing care to patients with psychiatric/behavioral disorders.
- Admitted and discharged psychiatric patients while conducting comprehensive assessments and educating on treatment planning, pain management, and discharge procedures.
- Monitored and documented patients’ symptoms and condition changes, ensuring timely communication of lab results to the healthcare team.
- Modified treatment plans based on ongoing assessments of patients’ responses and conditions to enhance care effectiveness.
- Identified signs of patient deterioration and equipment issues during assessments.
- Assesses and monitors chemical dependence patients.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Encompass Health Hospital
Dallas
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Directed and guided registered nurses, patient care techs, and support staff to deliver quality patient care and maintain efficient department operations.
- Coordinated patient care and addressed patient and family concerns through a multi-disciplinary team approach.
- Directed unit operations and handled emergency situations.
- Managed staff performance through regular constructive feedback to enhance care delivery.
- Supports house supervisors and managers in the safe and effective deployment of staff.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Hospital
Dallas
12.2011 - 12.2021
- Provided patient care to medical surgical patients across low to high acuity levels, ensuring tailored support for diverse needs.
- Perform assessments; provide intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc.
- Collaborated daily with physicians and healthcare team to enhance patient care and streamline treatment plans.
- Established strong relationships with physicians based on trust and shared knowledge of patient care, fostering effective communication.
- Administered medications using E-Mar system to ensure accurate documentation.
- Admits, discharge and performs complete assessment of orthopedic, spinal cord, and medical surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
Dallas Regional Hospital
Mesquite
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive care to medical surgical patients with diverse acuity levels, ensuring tailored treatment plans.
- Perform assessments; provide intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc.
- Collaborated daily with physicians and healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Built strong relationships with physicians based on trust and expertise in patient care, facilitating effective communication and coordination.
- Medication administration and documentation utilizing E-Mar.
- Facilitated admissions and discharges of psychiatric patients, ensuring comprehensive assessments were completed to inform treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Mesquite Tree Rehabilitation
Mesquite
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Delivered skilled nursing care to geriatric patients, enhancing quality of life in skilled nursing facility.
- Trained and supervised patient care staff in memory-care unit, ensuring high standards of care for Alzheimer's/Dementia patients.
- Reported changes in clients' condition promptly to doctor and nursing director, facilitating timely medical interventions.
- Documented medication administration in E-Mar, maintaining compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient.
- Provide health education to client and caregivers.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas in Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2012
Associate in nursing -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.2009
Associate in science -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.2007
Skills
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety disorder treatment
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Psychiatric assessment
- Treatment Plan Development
- Crisis Stabilization Training
- Psychiatric Emergency Center Triage
- Discharge Planning
- Comprehensive mental health care
- Mental health education
- Collaborative care
Clinical Rotations
- Individual and group psychotherapy, 288, Acet Counseling & Wellness Center, Dallas, Texas
- Child and Adolescent, 144, Patterns Psychiatry, Pantego, Texas
- Adult, 160, Patterns Psychiatry, Pantego, Texas
References
- Chigane Abraham, Charge nurse, 903-372-5346
- John Muia, RN Supervisor, 260-417-0557
- Jebena Sheriff, Charge nurse, 214-607-3356
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nurses, 06/01/09
- PMHNP-BC, ANCC Board Certified, 02/01/22
- CRRN, 07/01/19
Honors And Awards
- Dean’s list at Navarro College & University of Texas in Arlington
- Graduated with Honors, University of Texas in Arlington-2012
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pattern psychiatry
12.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dallas Regional Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Encompass Health Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Hospital
12.2011 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Mesquite Tree Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Nursing/PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas in Arlington
Associate in nursing -
Navarro College
Associate in science -
Navarro College