MATILDA BOACHIE
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Results-driven, self-motivated nurse continuously seeking to upgrade my nursing knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes; be a nursing leader and shaping the future of nursing. I am a team player, well organized, easily adaptable to new environments, people and can prioritize in a fast-paced work environment. I have solid analytical and time management skills and have a high degree of commitment to my work.
Team oriented, Board certified Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, with strong track record of establishing solid relationship with clients, co-workers and local agencies. A professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Angel Valley Medical (AVC MED)
01.2023 - Current
- Total signed notes of scheduled visits per month (signed notes within 24-48 hours) with less or equal than 10% of scheduled visits as “no show” and “canceled” by visits at the end of the month
- Patient attrition rate is equal to the total number
- Of opt outs and or number of active patients/deceased
- Visit note indicates necessity for the reason for the visits and the medical necessity for diagnostic test(s) ordered
- Utilizes ICD10 and CPT2 coding, based on patient health condition, risk factor and diagnosis, podiatry and vascular related Dx code to most specific with appropriate documentation and diagnostic test support finding
- Improve patient HEDIS score by applying preventative measures, ordering diagnostic tests per standard guideline
- Percentage of notes with documentation compliance
- Include reason for encounter, relevant history, exam finding, prior diagnostic test results, assessment, clinical impression, and diagnostic, plan of care, and date and legible identity of the observer
- Monthly patient satisfaction survey.
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gibson Lane Behavioral Health Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performs assessment, intake and discharge procedures according to agencies policy and procedures
- Evaluated clients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medication
- Monitored clients prescribed psychotropic medication and assess for its effectiveness and side effect
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans
- Prescribes medications and renews clients them according to the facility’s policies and DEA regulations
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance and substance abuse disorders
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders
- Able to work calmly but swiftly in acute and emergent situations
- Works closely with team members to ensure the day is well organized to prevent lapses and error
- Supervises and directs all behavioral personnel that are providing mental health services to ensure personnel follow appropriate behavioral health requirements.
- Ensures behavioral staff receive clinical oversight directly related to the patient counselling services
- Performs clinical oversight for mental health staff and documents it appropriately according to the agencies policies and procedures
- Delegate’s responsibilities as needed.
Psychiatry Nurse
St Luke Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Develop individualized patient plans, aiming to maximize care and help patient live productive lives
- Also provide individual counseling to patients and families to help them understand the illness
- As a psychiatric nurse I do crisis intervention, mental health assessment, medication and therapy, and patient assistance.
Correctional / Psychiatry Nurse
Connecticut Dept. of Correction
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Provide medical and mental health nursing care to inmates
- Pass meds, sick calls or nurse patient encounters to address patient’s health issues, documentation on all nursing actions, MAR auditing, and communicate with other health care professionals in regards to inmates’ health issues
- Educating inmates on issues prevent illness and promote health, ensuring clear environment to enhance facility security
- As a first responder I respond to code and perform emergency procedures
- Care planning each individual inmate according to their problem
- Interacting with inmates and prevention of undue familiarity with inmates, Preservation of evidence for investigation, Reinforcing positive behavior in inmate
- It is my responsibility as a correctional nurse to ensure that inmates are compliant and swallow their medication to enhance contraband control among inmates, Educates inmates on how to avoid being sexually assaulted and what to do when it happens to them
- Provides care to suicidal inmates
- Supervising mentally ill inmates.
Psychiatry Nurse Case Manager
Almost Family – Patient Care
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Behavioral and medical visits – Medication administration, treatments, documentation, case management
- Medication administration, Pre-pouring of meds for patients for future use, Assessment of clients – visual, verbal and tactile, Change of wound dressings using the OASIS protocol, Monitoring of blood sugar and checking of vital signs, Requesting for refills for clients meds and picking up refilled meds from the pharmacy, Communicating with client’s physician about client’s clinical status and receiving and transcribing orders for clients care
- Working in hand in hand with client’s caregivers and family to promote client’s health
- Start of care, recertification and resumption of care using the OASIS protocol.
Psychiatry Nurse
Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Pass meds, monitor behavior, redirect, implement behavior plans, close observations, and communicate with other healthcare professionals for in-patient psychiatric patients
- Performing admission and discharge procedures
- Completing discharge notes, discharge summary and W10
- Maintenance of function
- Nursing assessment of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse
- Promotion of maximum independence for each patient
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary group like social workers, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, surgeons
- Investigate and act on complaints by patients, staff and others
- Care planning and care coordinating during admission and discharge of patients
- Medication management and using the Pyxis machine during administration of medication
- Counseling, ensuring safety of patients and staff by following the hospital’s protocol for seclusion and restraints when needed
- Program health related self-care needs in an integrated form for each individual.
RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Aurora Senior Living
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supervises staff to ensure that they perform their duties and also serves as an advocate for the residents, pass meds, treatments, monitor for change of conditions, documentation, and communicate with other health care professionals for over 30 residents with diverse background, diagnoses and health needs
- Geriatric care and mental health nursing, Assessing each resident and performing triage duties, Performing admission and discharge duties, Starting IV infusion, Administration of medication, Execution of physicians orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice, Documentation of patient’s care and observation, Providing professional nursing care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, Ensuring the safety of the residents, Ensuring that the staff perform their roles as expected and also have enough supplies to enhance the progress of their work
- Being there as the residents’ advocate.
Registered Nurse
Military Hospital, Accra Ghana
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Assess patients' conditions
- Record patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Observe patients and record the observations
- Administer patients' medicines and treatments
- Set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans
- Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Psychiatry Nurse
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
- I work closely with treatment teams to develop individualized patient plans, aiming to maximize care and help patients live productive lives
- I also provide individual counseling to patients and families to help them understand the illness
- As a psychiatric nurse I do crisis intervention, mental health assessment, medication and therapy, and patient assistance
- I work closely with patients to help them manage their mental illnesses and live productive, fulfilling lives.
Education
Master’s in science in Nursing -
Walden University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
01.2019
Registered Nurse, Associate Degree -
Nurses' Training College, 37 Military Hospital
01.2000
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric And Mental Health Care
- Disease Management
- Patient Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnosis And Treatment
- Psychiatric Counseling
- Clinical Leadership And Supervision
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Interpersonal And Written Communication
- Patient Management
- Team Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Needs Assessment
- Sound Judgment
- Analytical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Chart Management
- Program Implementation
- Chart Updating
- Side Effects Management
- Utilization Reviews
- Data Collection And Management
- Resource Management
- Resource Allocation
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Arizona, Registered Nurse Practitioner, RNP 234728, Active, 2022, Present
- Arizona, Registered Nurse, RN 234728, Active, 2019, Present
- Connecticut, Registered Nurse, RN 096859, Inactive, 2010, 2019
- Massachusetts, Registered Nurse, RN 2285078, Inactive, 2013, 2014
- Vermont, Registered Nurse, RN 026.0047963, Inactive, 2010, 2011
Skill Highlight
- Practiced outpatient and some inpatients caregiver
- Accomplished in Psychopharmacology
- Suicide risk assessment
- CPR/BLS certified
- Critical thinking and outstanding communication
- Patient advocacy, working teams, delegation and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other window-based applications
Timeline
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Angel Valley Medical (AVC MED)
01.2023 - Current
Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gibson Lane Behavioral Health Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
Psychiatry Nurse
St Luke Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
Psychiatry Nurse Case Manager
Almost Family – Patient Care
01.2014 - 01.2018
Correctional / Psychiatry Nurse
Connecticut Dept. of Correction
01.2012 - 01.2019
Psychiatry Nurse
Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2012
RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Aurora Senior Living
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Military Hospital, Accra Ghana
01.2000 - 01.2009
Psychiatry Nurse
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
Master’s in science in Nursing -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Registered Nurse, Associate Degree -
Nurses' Training College, 37 Military Hospital
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