JOANNA O. AFOLABI
Humble,TX
Summary
Quality-focused Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner committed to providing evidence-based patient care with compassion and advocacy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
Solid Foundation Psychiatry
12.2022 - Current
- Maintain a schedule of outpatient and inpatient clients per hour with a variety of psychiatric diagnosis.
- Daily work schedule included 20-25 outpatient clients per day with a variety of psychiatric diagnosis.
- Experience with psychotropics and firm understanding of the dynamics of dual diagnosis, acute and chronic physical illness.
- Proficient in psychotropic medication management and psychotherapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Magnolia City Detox
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Primary provider for the detox treatment center of 15-20 clients and provided medication management, counseling, and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Monitored client progress daily to make necessary medication adjustments for client success.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support after detox and refer to other treatment centers for continuation of care.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
PMHNP Student
Walden University
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed 640 hours of clinical work in advanced practice psychiatric nursing
- Conduct pediatrics and geriatric psychiatric assessments
- Assist with group therapy
- Collaboratively worked in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Effectively diagnosing and treating individuals suffering from both acute and chronic mental health disorders under a psychiatrist supervision
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients
- Provided services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
- Participated in the formulation of the patient Master Treatment Plan
- Encouraged family involvement in inpatient care
- Responded to identified patient and family educational needs
- Supported and followed legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Kingwood Pines Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers
- 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
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2013
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical interviewing skills
- Solution-focused psychotherapy
- Working in interdisciplinary teams
- Time management
- Medication management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Telemedicine
- Medication Management
- Substance Abuse and Detox
- Clinical Assessments and Evaluations
- Counseling
- CBT and Solution-focused Psychotherapy
Certification
Licensed PMHNP (TX, FL)
Registered Nurse (TX, NY, MD)
ACLS/BLS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Affiliations
Member of Sigma Theta Tau, nursing honor society
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Magnolia City Detox
03.2023 - 12.2023
Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
Solid Foundation Psychiatry
12.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Kingwood Pines Hospital
02.2022 - Current
PMHNP Student
Walden University
01.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowie State University
Licensed PMHNP (TX, FL)
Registered Nurse (TX, NY, MD)
ACLS/BLS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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