FELICIA IHENAKA
Richmond
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings. Highly skilled in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, and medication management using evidence-based practices. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, empathy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships that result in positive outcomes and high patient satisfaction.
Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grow Therapy
01.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, and medication management to a diverse patient population via telehealth
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans aligned with patient goals and clinical needs
- Conduct ongoing assessments of mental health status, symptom progression, and treatment response
- Adjust pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to optimize therapeutic outcomes
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care resulting in high patient satisfaction and positive patient feedback
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health records
- Educate patients and family members on psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, medication adherence, and coping strategies
- Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices through continuing education and professional development
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
SUN Behavioral Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Administer psychotropic medications safely while monitoring therapeutic response and adverse effects
- Deliver evidence-based psychiatric nursing care in acute inpatient settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-up care
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and recovery planning
- Mentor and orient nursing students and new staff
- Recognized with multiple Best Employee Awards for excellence in patient care and teamwork
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric intake and unit assessments
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and behavioral health professionals to implement individualized treatment plans
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored patient responses
- Provided crisis intervention and psychiatric emergency care
- Maintained a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff
- Delivered patient education to support treatment adherence and symptom management
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
West Oak Psychiatric Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided inpatient psychiatric nursing care across the continuum of treatment
- Administered medications via oral, IM, and IV routes
- Responded to behavioral crises and psychiatric emergencies
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Trained and mentored newly hired nursing staff
Registered Nurse
Imo State University Psychiatric Teaching Hospital
Orlu, Nigeria
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Delivered comprehensive psychiatric care to adult and adolescent populations
- Provided crisis intervention and behavioral stabilization
- Administered IV therapy, detox protocols, and wound care
- Conducted patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and discharge education
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists to adjust treatment strategies
- Responded effectively to volatile and high-risk situations
Education
Nurse Midwife -
School of Midwifery
Imo State, NigeriaMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2014
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Federal Medical Center School of Nursing
Owerri, Nigeria01-2004
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
- Individualized treatment planning
- Medication management
- Psychopharmacology and medication management
- Psychotherapy and crisis intervention
- Anxiety, mood, and trauma-related disorders
- Inpatient care
- Telehealth psychiatric care
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health record documentation
- Culturally responsive care
Certification
- PMHNP-BC (Board Certified)
- APRN Licenses: Texas, California, New Mexico (Active and Unrestricted)
- DEA and NPI Registered
- BLS Certified
- CPI Certified
- Malpractice Insurance
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grow Therapy
01.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
SUN Behavioral Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
West Oak Psychiatric Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Imo State University Psychiatric Teaching Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - undefined
Federal Medical Center School of Nursing
Nurse Midwife -
School of Midwifery