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IRENE KAGGWA

DRACUT,MA

Summary

I am psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in providing high-quality psychiatric care and treatment. I am recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and dedication to patient well-being, Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments, ensuring effective care delivery. I am professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services at Tewksbury State Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric hospital where I delivered impactful patient care for over 8years. I am 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. I have experience with providing psychiatric care and mental health support, utilize therapeutic communication and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. I have a strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my dedication, adaptability, and patient centered philosophy to your organization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

PMHNP-BC

Supportive Care
Boston, MA
11.2025 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for diverse patient populations.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and available resources.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment strategies as needed for effectiveness.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
  • 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.
  • Achieved significant improvements in patient mood and anxiety scores, employing combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.

PMHNP-BC

Assured Hope Community Health
North Chelmsford, MA
12.2025 - Current
  • Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
  • Conducted risk assessments for potentially dangerous behaviors, implementing preventative strategies to protect patients and staff.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to identify specific mental health needs, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.

REGISTERED NUR

Tewksbury State Hospital
Tewksbury, MA
10.2018 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments, ensuring accurate patient history documentation, administer medications and execute physician orders, enhancing patient care quality, advocate for patients and families, facilitating effective communication and support, coordinate admissions and discharge planning, optimizing patient transitions, respond to emergencies with precision, ensuring patient safety and swift resolution.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Woburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Woburn, MA
01.2015 - 12.2019

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring accurate treatment plans and improved patient outcomes, facilitated effective communication between patients and families, enhancing trust and satisfaction, administered medications with precision, reducing errors and ensuring patient safety, coordinated,emergency response efforts, leading to swift resolutions and minimized risks, developed discharge plans, optimizing patient transitions and reducing readmission rates.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Nizhoni Healthcare System VNA
Somerville Ma
02.2015 - 11.2017

Gather patient's health history and perform physical assessments

implement physician's orders, served as patient-family advocate

admissions, discharge teaching and planning, end-of-life care

emergency response and management, medication Administration

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Stone Institute Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Cambridge, MA
01.2015 - 01.2017

Gather patient's health history,perform physical assessments

Implement physician's orders,serve as patient-family advocate

admissions,discharge teaching and planning,end of life care

emergency response and management,medication Administration

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Stone Institute Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Newton, MA
02.2008 - 11.2014

Gather patient's health history, perform physical assessments

implement physician's orders, serve as patient-family advocate

admission, discharge teaching and planning,end of life care, emergency response and management,medication Administration

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Neville Center Nursing and Rehabilitation
Cambridge, Ma
03.2008 - 11.2014
  • Gather patient's health history,perform physical assessments
  • implement physician's orders,serve as patient-family advocate
  • admissions, discharge teaching and planning,end of life care
  • emergency response and management,medication Administration

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Waltham, MA
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, promoting patient independence and well-being.
  • Provided compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.

Education

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - PMHNP

Walden University
MA
11.2024

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING - RNBSN

Salem State University
Salem, MA
12.2015

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LPN

Mt Wachusett Community College
Gardener, MA
12.2008

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude, teamwork, and collaboration
  • Customer service, problem-solving, time management
  • Flexible and adaptable, Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking, Critical thinking, computer skills, and calmness under pressure
  • Active listening, organization, and time management, Problem resolution

Timeline

PMHNP-BC

Assured Hope Community Health
12.2025 - Current

PMHNP-BC

Supportive Care
11.2025 - Current

REGISTERED NUR

Tewksbury State Hospital
10.2018 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Nizhoni Healthcare System VNA
02.2015 - 11.2017

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Woburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 12.2019

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Stone Institute Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 01.2017

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Neville Center Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2008 - 11.2014

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Stone Institute Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2008 - 11.2014

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2004 - 01.2007

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - PMHNP

Walden University

BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING - RNBSN

Salem State University

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LPN

Mt Wachusett Community College