Joyce Awujor
Aberdeen,MD
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -CRNP
Norkris Services Inc.
Havre De Grace, MD
04.2023 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations, diagnose and manage patients' mental health conditions
- Prescribe medications, recommend laboratory work and manage patients' symptoms
- Provide education on mental health and behavioral coping skills
- Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to create and implement individualized care plans
- Document appropriately and timely on the EHR for proper communication among the authorized care providers
RN Floor Nurse in Behavioral Health Unit
University of Maryland, Harford Memorial Hospital
Aberdeen, MD
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Assess effectiveness and side effects of prescribed psychotropic medications administered to mental health patients daily, adhering to instructions of physicians and healthcare providers
- Provide highly tailored mental health programs for each individual in collaboration with prescribing leadership, meeting patients' needs
- Implement holistic care plans for up to seven patients in a mental health facility, optimizing patient safety and satisfaction
- Establish behavior management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations, monitoring behavioral and psychosocial responses to achieve optimal results
- Provide intake assessments to patients and families, documenting assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress toward recovery
- Liaise with mental health professionals and allied healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, ensuring compliance with performance measures and CARF standards
- Maintain effective relationships by answering patient and family questions regarding medication issues, problem behaviors, and refills
RN Mental Health Unit
Bon Secours Hospital
Baltimore, MD
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Implemented comprehensive patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation utilizing organization's evidence-based practices, policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Collaborated with providers and treatment team members to improve patient outcomes, resulting in an average reduction in symptom severity
- Captured patient data over six months in electronic database, which included vital sign fluctuations, care plans, and medication efficacy, ultimately enabling efficient care delivery to be managed
- Promoted patient care standards and rights by educating healthcare professionals on policies & procedures, resulting in 96% positive patient feedback
- Developed individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practice and cognitive behavioral therapy to foster trusting relationships with 300+ patients annually
- Promoted self-management techniques among patients and families, leading to a 90% reduction in readmissions
- Facilitated patients' understanding of mental health care, including administering medication and treatments, thereby increasing patient involvement
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients by managing the milieu and ensuring that each patient received individualized care, maintaining respect and integrity
RN Case Manager
Bon Secours Hospital
Baltimore, MD
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated closely with each patient's physician, nurses, and other medical professionals to assess any special medical needs and facilitate a smooth transition from the hospital
- Provided specialist advice to families regarding complex medical cases, leading to improved patient outcomes by developing targeted healthcare plans
- Evaluated and planned discharges for patients requiring home care, home infusions, and durable medical equipment (DME)
- Facilitated communication between physicians and other healthcare providers regarding treatment strategies for complex cases, resulting in better health outcomes
- Participated in medical rounds with physicians, updated treatment plans, and provided families with information regarding the care plan
- Provided patient advocacy by verifying insurance coverage and communicating care preferences to practitioners, resulting in a successful resolution of cases
- Streamlined process of home care and home infusion, reduced wait time by 90% for patients, leading to overall improvement in efficiency of care
RN- Critical Care Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
Baltimore, MD
10.2002 - 07.2020
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs and their titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube placement, improving patients' overall health
- Allocated patient care assignments daily according to the condition of critically ill patients, resulting in improved health outcomes
- Provided critical care for post-operative patients daily, utilizing a high level of clinical judgment to determine care plans, monitor vitals, and administer medications to patients in the intensive care unit
- Audited and monitored patient record summaries, ensuring consistent technical accuracy and data completeness
- Supported patients in making informed decisions, resulting in 90% adherence to treatment plans & best practice protocols for critically ill patients
- Assessed efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based on patient response, improving health of assigned patients
- Evaluated patients, identified and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other critical care team members
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -CRNP
Norkris Services Inc.
04.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse in Behavioral Health Unit
University of Maryland, Harford Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2023
RN Mental Health Unit
Bon Secours Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2020
RN Case Manager
Bon Secours Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2019
RN- Critical Care Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
10.2002 - 07.2020
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