Helen O. Uwadia
San Jacinto,USA
Summary
Highly professional and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner 8 years of solid experience in community, field, and facility patient care services. Provide premium patient care in collaboration with Primary Care Physicians, other disciplines in the health care system, patients, and their families. Use effective communication via electronic health system to document patient care, follow-up, and collaboration.
Experienced with providing emotional and spiritual support to individuals in need. Utilizes effective communication and empathetic listening to foster trust and understanding. Knowledge of various counseling techniques and spiritual guidance to address diverse challenges and promote well-being.
As counseling professional, brings wealth of experience in providing emotional and spiritual support to individuals and families. Known for collaborative approach and achieving positive outcomes through empathetic communication and tailored interventions. Reliable team player with flexible nature, adept at adapting to changing needs while maintaining focus on client-centered care and conflict resolution.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastoral Counselor
The House of Grace Church (ICCSJ)
07.2022 - Current
- Evaluated the effectiveness of pastoral care initiatives through regular feedback from congregants to continually improve the quality of services provided.
- Implemented effective outreach strategies to engage inactive members or those struggling with their faith journey through regular check-ins and invitations to special events or programs.
- Developed comprehensive pastoral care plans to address emotional, spiritual, and social challenges faced by individuals and families in the congregation.
- Guided grieving families through funeral planning processes while providing compassionate counsel during times of loss.
- Cultivated a warm environment of trust that enabled individuals to share openly about their struggles during one-on-one counseling sessions or group discussions.
- Enhanced congregants'' well-being with empathetic listening, thoughtful responses, and tailored advice based on their unique needs.
- Expanded congregational awareness of mental health issues by incorporating educational resources and information into sermons, workshops, or presentations.
- Served as a visible presence at church events to foster connections with congregants while actively seeking opportunities to provide care and support when needed.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Valentine Medical Clinic, Riverside, CA (PRN)
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Facility patient care.
- Take patient history, provide assessment, and develop a plan of care, including ordering medications, labs, radiology, and other services as needed. Interpret x-rays, lab results, and EKGs.
- Work in collaboration with Primary Care Physicians, other disciplines/specialties, and caregivers to deliver the best health care services to patients.
- Provide follow-up.
- Maintain patients’ health through education in disease prevention and safety precautions.
- Use Electronic Medical Record System and computer skills for health care delivery.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Los Angeles Unified School District: District Nursing Services
01.1996 - 07.2021
- Facility patient care.
- Take patient history, provide assessment, and develop a plan of care, including ordering medications, labs, radiology, and other services as needed. Interpret x-rays, lab results, and EKGs.
- Work in collaboration with Primary Care Physicians, other disciplines/specialties, and caregivers to deliver the best health care services to patients.
- Provide follow-up.
- Maintain patients’ health through education in disease prevention and safety precautions.
- Use Electronic Medical Record System and computer skills for health care delivery.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tri-City Medical Group, Los Angeles (Part-Time)
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Facility patient care.
- Take patient history, provide assessment, and develop a plan of care, including ordering medications, labs, radiology, and other services as needed. Interpret x-rays, lab results, and EKGs.
- Work in collaboration with Primary Care Physicians, other disciplines/specialties, and caregivers to deliver the best health care services to patients.
- Provide follow-up.
- Maintain patients’ health through education in disease prevention and safety precautions.
- Use Electronic Medical Record System and computer skills for health care delivery.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
Nurse Practitioner
P.A. House Calls Medical Group
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Home and facility patient care.
- Take patient history, provide assessment, and develop a plan of care, including ordering medications, labs, radiology, and other services as needed.
- Interpret x-rays, lab results, and EKGs.
- Work in collaboration with other disciplines/specialties, and caregivers to deliver the best health care services to patients.
- Maintain patients’ health through education in disease prevention and safety precautions.
- Use Electronic Medical Record System and computer skills for health care delivery.
Staff Nurse, RN
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
05.1994 - 01.1996
- Case Management, initial evaluation, care plan, staff supervision, liaison with the police, social workers and the community.
- Charge nurse on weekends.
- Direct patient care, medication administration, patient teaching, counseling and follow-up.
- Patient and family health education, disease control, medication administration/side effect, nutrition and exercise.
Registered Nurse
AAA Nursing Services, Los Angeles, CA
05.1994 - 01.1996
- Medical/Surgical, Emergency Department, Post-Partum, and various nursing units.
- Care giving to diverse patients, including patients with diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD, osteoporosis, wound care, asthma, and burns.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Brandman University
Irvine, CA01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
01.2013
Master of Arts - Education and Administrative Credential
California State University
Dominguez Hills, CA01.2003
School Nurse Credential - undefined
California State University
Northridge, CA01.1999
Associate Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Lagos
01.1985
No Degree - Christian Counselor
Presence College
ONLINE PROGRAM, USA05-2025
Skills
- Health assessments
- Performing complete physical exams
- Ordering and performing studies – diagnostic procedures and tests
- Interpreting clinical findings
- Develop heath problem list
- Arranging referrals and medical consults
- Collaboration
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, March 13, 2023
- Obesity Educator Kaiser Permanente, 2006 and current
- School Audiometry, 2004 and current
- American Heart Association, CPR/BLS/HA/FA Instructor, 2004 -2015
- American Heart Association: BLS, expiration – April 2025
- American Heart Association: First Aid
- State of California Department of Health Sciences, 2004
- LA Care (Provider for LAUSD)
- Medi-Cal (Provider for LAUSD)
- Health Net (Provider for LAUSD)
- California Immunization Registry (CAIR)
Timeline
Pastoral Counselor
The House of Grace Church (ICCSJ)
07.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Valentine Medical Clinic, Riverside, CA (PRN)
04.2022 - 01.2023
Nurse Practitioner
P.A. House Calls Medical Group
06.2013 - 08.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tri-City Medical Group, Los Angeles (Part-Time)
05.2013 - 04.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner
Los Angeles Unified School District: District Nursing Services
01.1996 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse, RN
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
05.1994 - 01.1996
Registered Nurse
AAA Nursing Services, Los Angeles, CA
05.1994 - 01.1996
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Education and Administrative Credential
California State University
School Nurse Credential - undefined
California State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Lagos
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Brandman University
No Degree - Christian Counselor
Presence College
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