JOSEPH UKONU
Richmond,TX
Summary
Team-oriented US Army Veteran. Currently Board Certified as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(ANCC), Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP) with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers and local agencies. A professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Bliss Behavioral
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Consult with psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medication
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications/ assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for outpatient facility.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of clients with Mental disorders.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Pharmacist
Medex Pharmacy
02.2011 - 12.2023
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Renew Clinic
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
07.2001 - 04.2019
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse
Brook Army Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2004
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. on Soldiers.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of soldiers
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canterbury Nursing Home
09.1995 - 10.2001
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Post-Masters Certification Course In Psychiatric-M - Psychiatric/ Mental Health
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL06.2017
Doctorate In Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK05.2000
Diploma In Nursing (LPN) - Nursing
Moore-Norman Votech
Moore Oklahoma05.1994
Skills
- Accomplished in psychopharmacology
- Suicide risk assessments
- Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
- Proficient with DSM-5 Dx criteria
- Superior communication skills
- Psychiatric population familiarity
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Decision-Making
- Prescription Writing
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Bliss Behavioral
08.2021 - 12.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Renew Clinic
05.2019 - 08.2022
Pharmacist
Medex Pharmacy
02.2011 - 12.2023
Staff Nurse
Brook Army Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2004
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
07.2001 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canterbury Nursing Home
09.1995 - 10.2001
Post-Masters Certification Course In Psychiatric-M - Psychiatric/ Mental Health
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Doctorate In Pharmacy (PharmD) - Pharmacy
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Diploma In Nursing (LPN) - Nursing
Moore-Norman Votech
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