LYSETTE NKONGYO
Nursing
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Registered Nurse (BSN) and Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner student (anticipated Feb 2026) with extensive experience in acute care, pediatrics, and community health. Brings strong clinical assessment skills, psychiatric evaluation experience, and a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to integrated medical and mental health care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Chamberlain University
01.2024 - Current
- Completing supervised clinical practicum hours in psychiatric and mental health care settings
- Performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments
- Participating in psychopharmacologic management under clinical supervision
- Developing individualized treatment plans for patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary mental health teams and clinical preceptors
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
Star Pediatrics Agency
06.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical and developmental needs
- Implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, safety, and ongoing care needs
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
ShiftMed Staffing Agency
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care across diverse clinical environments
- Conducted patient assessments, medication administration, and patient education
- Adapted efficiently to new teams, protocols, and healthcare settings
Registered Nurse (RN)
Archbold Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided medical-surgical nursing care to adult patients
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, monitored vital signs, and supported discharge planning
- Delivered pre- and post-operative nursing care
Registered Nurse (RN)
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered nursing care in medical-surgical and telemetry units
- Assisted with mentoring and orientation of newly hired nursing staff
Registered Nurse (RN)
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered holistic nursing care to patients with oncology, neurological, and chronic medical conditions
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring and activities of daily living
State Registered Nurse
Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Board
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Provided inpatient and outpatient nursing care in community and hospital settings
- Delivered patient education focused on disease prevention, medication adherence, and health promotion
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
02.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Chamberlain University
09.2023
Nurse Residency Program - undefined
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
01.2021
State Registered Nurse Diploma - undefined
Full Gospel Training School for Health Personnel
Bamenda, Cameroon06.2013
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
Affiliations
- Student Member, American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- Student Member, American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Member, Cameroon Nursing Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida (Compact License)
- State Registered Nurse (SRN), Cameroon
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification, Red Cross Cameroon
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Alzheimer’s Nursing Care Certification
- Mandatory Prescriber Education for Controlled Substances (3 CE Hours), CEUFast
- Overview of Substance Use Disorders (1.25 Nursing CE Credits), American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
- Online Basic Suture Training Workshop, Chamberlain University
Timeline
Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student
Chamberlain University
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
Star Pediatrics Agency
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
ShiftMed Staffing Agency
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Archbold Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse (RN)
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
11.2019 - 08.2022
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
09.2017 - 09.2019
State Registered Nurse
Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) Health Board
10.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Chamberlain University
Nurse Residency Program - undefined
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH)
State Registered Nurse Diploma - undefined
Full Gospel Training School for Health Personnel
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University