Ijeoma Nwokoro
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optimal Wellness Center
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Coordinated care transitions by establishing discharge plans in collaboration with other professionals involved in the patient''s treatment journey.
PMHNP
Done Health
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
PMHNP
Morse Clinic of North Raleigh
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Created safe spaces for open dialogue about addiction, fostering trust among participants in group settings.
- Developed tailored prevention campaigns for specific substances, such as opioids or alcohol, addressing unique challenges associated with each type of drug use.
Registered Nurse
Veteran Affairs Medical Centre
11.2015 - 10.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Triangle Springs Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Oaks At Mayview
08.2008 - 08.2020
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Elder Care
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurses informed of changes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minnesota09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
North Carolina12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD05.2018
High School Diploma -
Federal Govt. Girls College
Owerri, Imo State05.1999
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Patient health education
- Medication monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Patient confidentiality
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Health promotion
- Professionalism
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Telepsychiatry
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Optimal Wellness Center
11.2023 - Current
PMHNP
Done Health
11.2022 - 11.2023
PMHNP
Morse Clinic of North Raleigh
09.2022 - 11.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Triangle Springs Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Veteran Affairs Medical Centre
11.2015 - 10.2022
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Oaks At Mayview
08.2008 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Elder Care
07.2007 - 05.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation
01.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
High School Diploma -
Federal Govt. Girls College
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