KAI MBEKE
Buffalo,NY
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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
Woodbridge Psychiatry
680 Davison Rd Lockport, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment efficacy.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring patient safety and efficacy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic interventions and patient engagement.
- Mentor junior staff in clinical best practices, fostering professional growth and development.
- 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.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
Gertrude Butler Recovery and Treatment Center
400 Forest Ave Building #51 Buffalo, NY 14213
12.2022 - Current
- Specialized in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders in adults, focusing on outpatient therapeutic interventions.
- Executed evidence-based practices to ensure safe prescription and management of psychotropic and substance abuse harm reduction medications.
- Facilitated collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being within the community.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for student nurse practitioners.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Mentor junior staff in clinical best practices, fostering professional growth and development.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
Community Mental Health Nurse -Skilled Nursing Facility Enhanced Support Program Liaison
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, New York
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Development and maintenance of partnerships with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
- Community marketing and networking for SNF ESP promotion and University of Rochester Telepsychiatry
- Maintenance of community follow up virtually and in-person
- Collaboration with inpatient outpatient and residential treatment teams
- Education and mentorship to professional and paraprofessional staff at area skilled nursing facilities
- Maintenance and submission of monthly reporting on status of SNF discharges, admissions, and enhanced support
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student- Clinical Rotation
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, New York
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed bio/psycho/social diagnostic assessments to formulate psychiatric evaluations virtually and in-person
- Collaborated with treatment team to develop comprehensive treatment plans
- Used evidence-based practice to safely order and maintain psychotropic/substance abuse harm reduction medications under the supervision of pharmacy and clinical preceptor
- Provided medical and mental health-based education to staff, patients, and families to ensure understanding for informed consent
- Completed weekly and annual psychiatric evaluations and progress notes
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Rotation
BestSelf Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic/ Community Outreach
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed admission psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and treat various mental health diagnosis in outpatient clinic and home-based settings.
- Appropriately recommended psychotropic, medical, harm reduction medications, and shared risk versus benefits under clinical preceptor supervision
- Provided therapeutic communication to patients and families
- Provided education related to mental and medial health wellness to patients and families
- Completed and managed documentation of admissions evaluations and progress notes in a timely manner
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Implementation of diagnostic treatment scales
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Rotation
Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Observed and participated in admissions process of comprehensive psychiatric assessments virtually and in-person
- Provided mental health wellness education while using therapeutic communication skills with pediatric individuals and families in the provision of mental and medical health teaching
- Collaborated with staff in facilitation of group therapy (DBT-Based)
- Recommended evidence-based psychotropic medication to patients and families under the supervision of clinical preceptors
- Utilized staff and patient safety protocols to maintain a safe milieu
Community Mental Health Nurse
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, New York
02.2010 - 07.2018
- Administered comprehensive management of patient caseload, prioritizing individual needs and care plans.
- Formulated and implemented tailored treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive education to patients and families to enhance understanding of mental and medical health issues.
- Developed and led Clozaril monitoring educational groups to promote best practices in patient care.
Residential Program Specialist
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, New York
01.2006 - 02.2010
- Educated residents in all aspects of home life such as meal planning, ADL's, preparation budgeting and leisure time
- Collaborated with clinical treatment team to ensure appropriate placement in community after discharge
- Implemented behavioral and psychiatric rehabilitation treatment plans
- Ensured resident's stability, safety, health promotion and maintenance, as well as development of community living skills
- Supervised three shifts of paraprofessional staff
Registered Nurse 2
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, New York
04.2004 - 01.2006
- Worked in capacity of charge nurse on unit supervising professional and paraprofessional staff
- Worked directly with elder population, provided nursing assessment, intervention, health teaching, counseling, and supportive and restorative care
- Educated patients, families, and residences on mental health diagnosis and medication administration and follow up
- Collaborated with treatment team and community health care professionals regarding placement of elderly population
- Monitored and ensured safety of patients taking antipsychotic medications
- Facilitated psychotherapeutic groups
Program A Nurse Discharge Coordinator
New York State Program A
Buffalo, New York
05.2003 - 09.2004
- Selected by NYSDOH as independent contractor to assist with discharge planning for patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS after the unexpected closure of clinic.
- Planned, developed, and executed patient specific discharge plans and additional support services during treatment and after discharge
- Educated care providers, patients and families on discharge related follow up issues and resources
- Provided follow up resources, education, and services for patients after discharge to ensure continuity of care
Program A Nurse
Geneva B. Scruggs
Buffalo, New York
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Educated fellow nurses and community service providers on treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS
- Identified and assessed HIV/AIDS symptoms and family planning services
- Collected data for the study of comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Funds
- Assisted patients diagnosed with AIDS access drug assistance program (ADAP)
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester05.2022
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Geriatric mental health
- Patient health education
- Community mental health resources
- Individualized treatment planning
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
Woodbridge Psychiatry
03.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
Gertrude Butler Recovery and Treatment Center
12.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student- Clinical Rotation
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Rotation
BestSelf Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic/ Community Outreach
08.2021 - 12.2021
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student – Clinical Rotation
Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Community Mental Health Nurse -Skilled Nursing Facility Enhanced Support Program Liaison
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
07.2018 - 12.2022
Community Mental Health Nurse
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
02.2010 - 07.2018
Residential Program Specialist
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
01.2006 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse 2
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
04.2004 - 01.2006
Program A Nurse Discharge Coordinator
New York State Program A
05.2003 - 09.2004
Program A Nurse
Geneva B. Scruggs
05.2002 - 05.2003
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Rochester School of Nursing