Nkem Nwaobi
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 19 years’ experience in healthcare, bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Proven record in providing excellent service to patients and the ability to lead an outstanding team. Self-motivated leader with natural relationship-building and critical thinking skills with a desire to lead and promote your organization and exceed its company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Director
Gulf Coast Center Inc.
Port Author
05.2021 - Current
- Supervision of 20 employees
- Direct primary care providers with recommendations for psychological intervention
- Development of Individual and group psychotherapy
- Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
- Served as a public spokesperson at organization events.
- Supervises and develops school based programs.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Family/Psych Nurse Practitioner
Gulf Coast Health Center Inc.
Port Arthur
05.2018 - Current
- Provide psychiatric care to patients across the life span including diagnosing/medication management
- Proficient knowledge of psychotropic medication prescribing
- Proficient in using DSM-V criteria and crisis counseling
- Proficient knowledge of the use of EMDR Electronic Health Record and data
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to provide support and education to individuals dealing with psychiatric issues.
- Organized psychoeducational classes for both inpatients and outpatients on topics related to mental illness management.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Experienced in caring for indigent, underserved, and low-income patients across the lifespan.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Spindletop MHMR Primary Care Clinic
Beaumont
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided and managed co-morbid medical diagnoses for psychiatric patients
- Became proficient with metabolic syndromes and acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Assisted in developing protocols related to clinical operations within the practice setting.
- Engaged in community outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness about preventive healthcare services.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Head to Toe Family Healthcare
Silsbee
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Became knowledgeable in utilizing available community resources/service agencies
- Cared for 20 pts a day of all ages with acute, chronic diseases and mental health issues
- Built positive rapport with law enforcement officers and court officials.
Education
Doctorate Degree -
McNeese State University
12.2023
Post master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner -
Liberty University
05.2021
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lamar University
12.2005
Skills
- Staff Development
- Project Coordination
- Staff Management
- Crisis Management
- Innovation management
- Talent Acquisition
- Creativity and Innovation
- Organizational Development
- Team Management
- Hiring and Retention
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners- Active Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA)- Active Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing- Active Member
- SETX Nurse Practitioner Association- Active Member
Certification
- Family Nurse practitioner: Board Certified
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Board Certified
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing RN-BC
- Participant and advocate at both State and National conferences on Policy and Issues concerning healthcare.
- Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Trainer (TACHC)
- Substance Use Disorder (SUB) Advisory Member (TACHC)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Trained
- Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCTA) Trained
- Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (The Reach Institute)
- Massachusetts General Hospital: Psychiatry Academy. Attended and obtained certificate and CME hours for training at the Annual Psychopharmacology Conference.
- Authorized to prescribe in Texas, 2017 to present
- DEA License and DATA 2000 Waivered to treat opioid addiction and substance abuse
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, American Heart Association
Community Services
- Speaking engagements at various conferences, including Keynote speaker at Stephen F Austin (SFA) University Women Conference.
- Panel discussion member at conferences on mental health issues.
- Rape Suicide and Crisis Center- 2003 to present.
- Chairperson- Local Church Ministry
- Youth Minister at my local Church
- Volunteer, community outreach programs providing health screens
- Health fair annually, 2003-current.
Languages
Ibo
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- keynote speaker at many community events
- Award recipient at various community organizations
Timeline
Behavioral Health Director
Gulf Coast Center Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Family/Psych Nurse Practitioner
Gulf Coast Health Center Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Spindletop MHMR Primary Care Clinic
10.2017 - 11.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
Head to Toe Family Healthcare
05.2017 - 05.2018
Doctorate Degree -
McNeese State University
Post master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner -
Liberty University
Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lamar University