MARY P. NKWAIN.
Houston,TX
Summary
Resourceful PMHNP committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional, excellence in monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses, and distress. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
McAllen Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Travel Assignment in Medical Surgical Unit.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Travel Assignment in Medical Surgical Unit.
RN Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Observation Unit/ Occasionally floated to Meg Surg and Covid Units 2018, Assisting physicians in bedside procedures and collaborated in the development and management of patient care plans, as well as discharge plans
- Educated and supported patients regarding their health maintenance and disease prevention
- Possessed knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs
- Adjusted quickly and reacted positively to change, able to be flexible
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions, high-risk intravenous medications, and play an active role in preventing further deterioration of critical patients.
Med Surg Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Humble, TX.
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Maintained a database of patient status as per state and federal regulations
- Interacted with patients and families and provided answers to questions
- Worked in various units as assigned primarily emergency and cardiac care units
- Worked with medical team to develop patient treatment and care plans
- Quickly assessed patient conditions and obtained vital statistics
- Ensured compliance with patient privacy regulations
- Addressed the direct care needs of each patient.
LVN Floor Nurse/RN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Place Willowbrook
, TX
09.2012 - 03.2018
- Supervise daily caregiver’s duties, assignments and activities
- Administer routine and as needed medications for all residents
- Receive and carry out routine and as needed physician’s orders
- Maintain open communication between physicians, residents and concerned family members
- Experience working with developmentally disabled patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Provide nursing bedside direct patient care
- Prepare and start GT/JT feedings, perform ordered treatments, tracheostomy and gastrostomy care.
Pediatric Services of America, PSA, L.V
, N.
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Supervising daily caregiver duties, assignments and activities
- Administration of routine and PRN medications for all residents, providing routine, first aid and PRN treatments for all residents
- Receiving and carrying out routine and PRN physician’s orders, maintain open communication between physicians, residents and concerned family members
- Experience working with Developmentally Disabled patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Providing nursing bedside care for developmentally disabled patients
- Administration of routine and PRN PO, GT and JT medications, preparation and starting GT/JT feedings
- Performing ordered treatments, provide tracheostomy and gastrostomy care
- Other Certifications:
- NIH Stroke Certification 2021.
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2005
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lamar State College
2016
No Degree - License Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
05.2009
Skills
- Treatment Options
- Psychiatric Consultations
- Inpatient Care
- Chart Management
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Interaction
- Coping Skills
- Developmental History
- Patient Charting
- Electronic Charting
- Mental Illness Treatment
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
McAllen Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2018 - 04.2021
Med Surg Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2019
LVN Floor Nurse/RN Floor Nurse
Brookdale Place Willowbrook
09.2012 - 03.2018
Pediatric Services of America, PSA, L.V
01.2009 - 08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2005
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lamar State College
No Degree - License Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
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