Lovelyne A Ngeche
Frankfort,Illinois
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
Locum Tenens Medicus Healthcare Solutions,SSM
Centralia, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments and provided care to patients
- Developed treatment plans based on client mental and physical conditions.
- Collected client information through interviews, observations and tests.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Prescribed medications according to physician orders and monitored their effectiveness over time.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Loving Minds LLC
Downers Grove, Illinois
11.2023 - Current
- Pediatrics mental health services
- Assessed patients to determine diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribed psychotropic medications in accordance with state regulations.
- Educated patients and family members on the use of medications, side effects, and other therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate care for patients requiring dual diagnoses or multiple medication regimens.
- Provided comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including obtaining medical and mental health histories.
- Facilitated referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Collaborated closely with psychiatrists or other professionals to discuss unusual or complex cases.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roseland Community Hospital
Cicero, IL
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- provide consults on other units in the hospital like ICU,MSTA,ACU,ER and more
- Pediatrics mental health services
- 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
07.2021 - 10.2021
- STUDENT
- Adults and geriatric outpatient behavioral health services
- Pediatric , 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
04.2021 - 07.2021
- 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
02.2021 - 04.2021
- PMHNP - STUDENT
- Adults and Geriatric , inpatient behavioral health services
- Pediatric , outpatient 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
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
New Lenox, IL
12.2020 - 02.2021
- 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
- Adhere to evidence-based guidelines in nursing
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Evaluation
- Mental Health Assessments
- Developing Treatment Plans
- Pediatric , In and out patient behavioral health services
- Adults and Geriatric, In and outpatient behavioral health services
- Excellent in establishing and maintaining rapport with patients, families and colleagues
- Time Management
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
PMHNP
Locum Tenens Medicus Healthcare Solutions,SSM
07.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Loving Minds LLC
11.2023 - Current
Advanced Psychiatry, PMHNP
07.2021 - 10.2021
Advanced Psychiatry and counseling Bloomingdales, PMHNP
04.2021 - 07.2021
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
12.2020 - 02.2021
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roseland Community Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2023
MSN -
Walden University
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate degree - Nursing (ADN
Indian hills community college
BSN -
Casa Loma College