Lovelyne A Ngeche
Frankfort,Illinois
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Loving Minds LLC
Downers Grove, Illinois
11.2023 - Current
- Managed an average caseload of 20 patients in the provision of care within a skilled home environment
- Conducted assessments and provided care to patients
- Gauged and documented patient responses to interventions and treatments.
- Gauged and documented effectiveness of interventions and treatments.
- Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to change and removing bad habits.
- Developed treatment plans based on client mental and physical conditions.
- Collected client information through interviews, observations and tests.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Counseled family members to assist in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients or patients.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Gathered and researched information about community mental health needs or resources used in conjunction with therapy.
- Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
- Administered medications and evaluated patients for effectiveness or side effects
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed duties following safety requirements and emergency protocols.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Provided psychotherapy to patients dealing with mental health issues.
- Actively collaborated with community organizations offering resources for those struggling with mental health concerns.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved ones through difficult times.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Encouraged clients to express themselves through activities like art therapy or music therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Participated in case conferences with other professionals to discuss treatment options.
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Prescribed medications according to physician orders and monitored their effectiveness over time.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Collaborated with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roseland Community Hospital
Cicero, IL
03.2019 - 12.2023
- On Psychiatry unit
- Provide nursing care to an average caseload of 20 patient on a psychiatric floor
- Conduct assessment and manage behaviors to mental health patients
- Administer medications and evaluate patients for effectiveness and side effects
- Provide counseling, emotional support to mental health patients and their families
- Communicate with psychiatrist and therapist on patients progress and change in condition
Advanced Psychiatry, PMHNP
Naperville, IL
08.2021 - 11.2021
- STUDENT
- Adults and geriatric outpatient behavioral health services
- Initial and follow up psychiatric assessments for adults and geriatric patients
- Medication recommendations and management
- Assisted in managing withdrawal symptoms
- Addressing psychiatric concerns of medically complex conditions
- Assisted in agitation management of patient with neuro cognitive disorder with behavioral disturbances
- Contributed in the growth of a start-up psychiatric hospital
Advanced Psychiatry and counseling Bloomingdales, PMHNP
, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- STUDENT
- Pediatric , outpatient behavioral health services
- Initial and follow up psychiatric assessments for pediatric
- Medication recommendations and management
- Assisted in managing withdrawal symptoms
- Addressing psychiatric concerns of medically complex conditions
- Assisted in agitation management of patient with neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbances
- Contributed in the growth of a start-up psychiatric hospital
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
03.2021 - 05.2021
- PMHNP - STUDENT
- Adults and Geriatric , inpatient behavioral health services
- PHP and IOP program
- Initial and follow up psychiatric assessments for adults and geriatric patients
- Medication recommendations and management
- Assisted in managing withdrawal symptoms
- Addressing psychiatric concerns of medically complex conditions
- Assisted in agitation management of patient with neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbances
- Contributed in the growth of a start-up psychiatric hospital
Staff nurse
Lexington health center
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Provide nursing care to an average caseload of 14 patient on a psychiatric floor
- Conduct assessment and manage behaviors to mental health patients
- Administer medications and evaluate patients for effectiveness and side effects
- Provide counseling, emotional support to mental health patients and their families
- Communicate with psychiatrist and therapist on patients progress and change in condition
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
01.2021 - 03.2021
- STUDENT
- Pediatric , inpatient behavioral health services
- PHP and IOP program
- Initial and follow up psychiatric assessments for pediatric
- Medication recommendations and management
- Assisted in managing withdrawal symptoms
- Addressing psychiatric concerns of medically complex conditions
- Assisted in agitation management of patient with neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbances
- Contributed in the growth of a start-up psychiatric hospital
Education
MSN -
Walden University
02.2022
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
08.2018
Associate degree - Nursing (ADN
Indian hills community college
02.2014
BSN -
Casa Loma College
03.2011
Skills
- Strong clinical skills and ability to multi-task with attention to details
- Clinical Supervision
- Adhere to evidence-based guidelines in nursing
- Updating Medical Charts
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Support
- Mental Health Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Developing Treatment Plans
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Referring Patients
- Tracking Client Progress
- Documenting Progress
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Excellent in establishing and maintaining rapport with patients, families and colleagues
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
CPR Certified
BLS - AED/CPR/First Aid Certification (American Heart Association)
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI Certified)
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Interests
School of nursing
Licensed vocational nurse (LPN)
Licensure & Certifications
Certified Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
State of Illinois Registered Nurse
State of Illinois licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Loving Minds LLC
11.2023 - Current
Advanced Psychiatry, PMHNP
08.2021 - 11.2021
Advanced Psychiatry and counseling Bloomingdales, PMHNP
05.2021 - 08.2021
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roseland Community Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2023
Staff nurse
Lexington health center
04.2018 - 05.2021
MSN -
Walden University
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate degree - Nursing (ADN
Indian hills community college
BSN -
Casa Loma College
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