KELVIN OKWUDIOGOR
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Attentive Psychiatric Staff Nurse composed and polished even in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Dedicated to coaching and training other health team personnel. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sibley Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Address any personal issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment
- Using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care of acute mentally ill clients
- Ensures patient assessment and nursing input into the treatment planning process, including nursing goals and interventions, consistent with the patient’s specific needs
- Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families that focuses on recovery
- Maintain awareness of patient and staff safety at all times
- Assess the effectiveness of nursing care; assign duties and delegate responsibilities to unit nursing personnel according to their job descriptions
- Provide nursing leadership for inpatient services; consistent with the goals and policies of the organization and also evidenced-based nursing practice standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between the nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment, and disease prevention.
Float Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
- FLOAT RN MEDSURG/PSYCH : Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations on the assigned unit where conditions and treatment are normally of noncritical nature
- Provides care to complex patients and demonstrates technical skills in assessing depression, suicidal intent, aggressive/assaultive behavior, and unpredictable behavior
- Promotes therapeutic activities in the environment (i.e., individual and group counseling education)
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in goal setting and discharge planning for patients
- Operates as a patient advocate for mental health patients’ rights and assists in providing customer service at highest level in ER
- Providing services that compensates for or assists in meeting health-related self-care demands and/or enhancing or developing self-care
Clinical Staff Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating patient care; facilitating community group meetings and directing patient care.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Brighterlife Healthcare
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Working as a nurse practitioner student during clinical rotations where I engaged in assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adults with mental illness
- Rounded with the team during treatment meetings with patients and family
- Conducted psychoeducational sessions either individually or in group
- Manage psychotropic medications and follow-up plan.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- I have administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed caseload effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care and timely follow-up assessments.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - NURSING
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texila American University
GUYANA01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
SCHOOL OF NURSING, UBTH
BENIN, EDO STATE, NIGERIA11.2010
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Active Listening
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- PMHNP-BC -NP1047502
- Registered Nurse -RN1047502
- DEA License -pending
- NPI Number - 1407695646.
- CDS License -pending
- BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sibley Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
Brighterlife Healthcare
10.2022 - 11.2023
Float Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
Clinical Staff Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - NURSING
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texila American University
Associate of Science - Nursing
SCHOOL OF NURSING, UBTH
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