Ibrahim Sheriff
Bowie,MD
Summary
As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I possess the training and expertise required to assist individuals with mental health disorders in making constructive life changes.I provide comprehensive care by combining medication therapies, psychotherapy, and other evidence-based treatment modalities.I am a very talented nurse practitioner with a great sense of leadership, a plethora of clinical knowledge, great clinical experience, and cutting edge technological know-how.In addition to advocating for wellbeing and preventing mental illness, I play a critical role in educating patients, families, and the community about mental health issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP
Choice Community Health
Landover, MD
09.2022 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Prescribed Medications include controlled substance
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Develops and implements specialized treatment to meet the needs of various clients and provides these services in such a manner that social, economic or demographic factors do not limit access to appropriate services.
- To provide a therapeutic setting for treatment and recovery for various mental issues and challenges concerning behavioral health.
- To meet the individual needs of our clients. With the coordination of other clinicians, it is in my best interests to understand the situations each individual is facing, and I try, with all my expertise and resources, to help them.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Washington, DC
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Delegating Nurse
Ourcare Inc
Landover, MD
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provide Nurse Case Management and nursing delegation functions to include, minimum 45 day* on sites visits, individual assessment of health status, evaluation of medication administration delivery system to include: Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delegate medication administration to Certified Medication Technicians (CMT)in the group home setting, or in supported day.
- Provide established nursing on-call coverage for medical/nursing related matters.
- Provide evaluation of competency of Medication Technicians.
- New Admissions: Assess the individual, review medical history, current medications, setting for delegation and make recommendations to designated staff. Develop an Initial nursing evaluation and nursing plan of care.
- Be available to the house staff/Managers/Directors to answer questions concerning medical and/or medication issues.
- Conduct staff education as appropriate/indicated.
- Consult with physicians, family members, guardians, team members and pharmacy personnel as requested/indicated.
- Advocate for the individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Familiar and comply with the standards of Nursing Practice set forth in the Maryland State Board of Nursing Practice Act, 10.27.11.
RN Supervisor
collington, A Kendall Afilate
Mitchellville, MD
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
RN Supervisor
Villa Rosa Nursing Home
Mitchellville, MD
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
RN Floor Nurse
Clinton Healthcare Center
Clinton, MD
12.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Discussed disease process, risk factors and ways to alleviate complications to facilitate recovery upon discharge.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Reviewed critical pathway and multidisciplinary plan of care to execute prescribed interventions.
- Implemented range of equipment, medicines and life-saving modalities to achieve expected outcomes.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs and documented in confidential medical records.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Education
DNP - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Prince George,s Community College
Largo, MD12.2011
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Behavioral Interventions
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient-centered care
- Family therapy
- Mental health counseling
- Group Therapy
- Pharmacological Knowledge
- Interpersonal Communication
- Clinical Assessment
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Cultural Competence
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Substance abuse treatment
Timeline
PMHNP
Choice Community Health
09.2022 - Current
Delegating Nurse
Ourcare Inc
08.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
06.2018 - Current
RN Supervisor
collington, A Kendall Afilate
06.2016 - 08.2019
RN Supervisor
Villa Rosa Nursing Home
02.2016 - 01.2019
RN Floor Nurse
Clinton Healthcare Center
12.2012 - 01.2015
DNP - Nursing
Walden University
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Prince George,s Community College
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