Lizette Nji
Plano,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 3 years of experience across the care continuum successfully managing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Adept at thoroughly assessing patients presenting with a wide range of mental health illnesses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Skilled at developing holistic, personalized treatment plans encompassing evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Excels at providing effective crisis intervention for unstable or suicidal patients. Passionate patient advocate who builds excellent therapeutic rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Seeking a PMHNP position to continue making a positive impact in improving mental health outcomes in underserved populations through patient-centered care. Special interest and expertise in integration of community support resources to facilitate successful transition from inpatient care and prevention of hospital readmission.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PMHNP (locum)
Pembroke Hospital
Pembroke, MA
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients admitted with acute psychiatric conditions, substance withdrawal, suicidality or self-harm behaviors
- Diagnose complex mental illnesses and comorbid substance abuse disorders in unstable, crisis-level patients
- Provide rapid initiation of treatment with appropriate pharmacologic agents to stabilize agitation, psychosis, mood instability, anxiety or dangerous behaviors
- Manage care for patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol, opioids or other substances, alleviating withdrawal symptoms and treating complications
- Lead daily multi-disciplinary team rounds to review patient status, medication effects and discharge planning needs
- Design and oversee individualized treatment strategies including lab work, one-on-one therapy, group sessions and family meetings
- Complete required clinical documentation in a timely manner meeting quality and compliance standards
- Coordinate care with social work, case managers and external providers to facilitate appropriate discharge plans and post-hospitalization follow up care
- Possess expertise in crisis de-escalation, risk assessment, and management of aggression or suicidal ideation
- Promote therapeutic alliances with patients to enhance cooperation and long-term recovery
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kentucky Mental Health Clinic
Louisville, KY
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Conduct initial evaluations and develop treatment plans with patients for medication management, therapy or a combination of both.
- Independently diagnose, manage, and treat conditions appropriate for outpatient treatment with a Variety of psychotropic medications.
- Provide care and build therapeutic rapport with clients through telehealth.
- Provide follow ups, referrals, and coordination of care with IDT and outside providers.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
PMHNP
Cerebral Health
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Prescribe, psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
- Collaborate with IDT to discuss treatment plans and progress
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments modules
- Provide care for patients in crisis in collaboration with crisis team, provided 72 hour provider follow-up for patients in crisis
- Provide follow ups, referrals, and coordination of care with IDT and outside providers and refer patients for inpatient stay.
- Discussed non-medical techniques like relaxation and mindfulness techniques to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare
Kaufman, TX
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress
- Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments
- Provide Psych care, diagnoses and treatment planning for patients
- Provide care for patients in crisis in collaboration with the mobile crisis prevention unit
- Provide follow ups, referrals, and coordination of care with IDT and outside providers.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Nurse Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Inc
Dallas, TX
09.2010 - 01.2021
- Started as a charge nurse then transitioned to Clinical coordinator
- Oversee daily operations of the facility while ensuring compliance with state regulations with reference to staffing, safety, and clinical outcomes
- Analyze reports on clinical outcomes such as anemia, adequacy, initiatives to reduce blood stream infection and preventing hospitalization
- Work closely with interdisciplinary to ensure improvement in the quality of care delivered
- Assess patients pre and post treatment
- Perform rounds to verify treatment prescription
- Notify Physician about change in patients’ status
- Work with interdisciplinary care team to initiate and update patients care plan
- Supervise, mentor and coordinate activities of nurses, and dialysis technicians.
PMHNP student, North Texas Behavioral Health
Arlington, TX
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs)
- Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
- Complete initial psychiatric assessment; develop differential diagnostic assessment, assessment of capacity for, consent to treatment, risks assessment, patient education and progress toward treatment goals
- Provided appropriate follow up of patient’s symptoms and response to medications including side effects
- Respect patient's culture
- Utilize appropriate medication based on the best practices.
PMHNP student, Millwood Behavioral Hospital
Arlington, TX
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
- Provided psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents during their hospital stay
- Educated parent on disease progress
- Participated in IDT meetings on discharge planning and long-term care needs for children and adolescents.
PMHNP student, Dallas Behavioral Health hospital
Dallas, TX
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
- Provided psychiatric evaluations and medication management for child, adolescents and adults during their hospital stay
- Educated patients and parent on disease progress
- Participated in IDT meetings on discharge planning and long-term care needs for children and adolescents.
PMHNP student, Ican Medics and Psychiatry Services
Garland, TX
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided outpatient Psychotherapy with individuals
- Provided Psychotherapy with groups and families
- Developed goal-oriented psycho educational therapy to improve client’s level of functioning
- Performed culturally competent and individualized intake and assessments.
Staff RN
George Washington University Hospital Washington
Washington Dc, DC, , Dc
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Receive patients from PACU/ED/ICU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, orient patient to unit and review plan of care
- Educate patients on specific condition, including precautions, potential post-op complications
- Monitor patients closely for changes in condition and advocates as needs arises
- Position patients with respect to proper alignment, using understanding of body mechanics
- Enhance patients’ statues to return to baseline function or better, using multi-modal approach and communicating with various therapies and resources
- General skills in Wound vac, IV therapy, Blood draws, wound care, Trach care, Foley catheters, center venous catheter, drains, medi port, TPN, and feeding tubes.
Staff RN
Bay Ridge Hospital
Lynn, Ma
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Staff nurse on a dual diagnosis Unit for psych and addiction treatment
- Perform intake assessment, formulate treatment plan, and start discharge planning
- Assess patient risk for harm self and treatment response to detoxification
- Medicate according to detox protocol
- Coordinate group therapy on treatment compliance
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
Walden University
11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
12.2007
High School Diploma - General Education
Lynn Classical High School
06.2000
Skills
- PMHNP Bc
- MAT/ CPR certified
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to remain productive in high-stressed situations
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Team building
- People skills
- Relationship building
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Decision-making
- Analytical
- Flexible schedule
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Customer service
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kentucky Mental Health Clinic
10.2022 - 08.2023
PMHNP (locum)
Pembroke Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2024
PMHNP
Cerebral Health
05.2022 - 03.2023
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2022
PMHNP student, North Texas Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 11.2020
PMHNP student, Millwood Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
PMHNP student, Dallas Behavioral Health hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
PMHNP student, Ican Medics and Psychiatry Services
11.2019 - 05.2020
Staff RN
George Washington University Hospital Washington
09.2011 - 05.2012
Nurse Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Inc
09.2010 - 01.2021
Staff RN
Bay Ridge Hospital
04.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Nursing, PMHNP
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
High School Diploma - General Education
Lynn Classical High School
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