Nkwachioma U. Nwosu
Rolesville,NC
Summary
Well-educated, knowledgeable, dedicated, and compassionate psychiatric-mental health practice provider with 20 years of registered nurse experience in Med-surge and 3 years as a psych mental health nurse practitioner with proven ability to collaborate with physicians, patients, family, and staff of diverse backgrounds to grow professionally, develop new skills, and build collaborative, long-term relationships with patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DNP- PMHNP- BC
Dynamic Healthcare, PLLC
2024.03 - Current
- CEO/Founder private family psychiatric Mental Health Practice that sees all ages (4-100) using simple practice and practice fusion.
- Prescribe medication for complex psychiatric patients.
- Provide care for acute and chronic mental health conditions
- Ordering of necessary labs and evaluation
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and evaluation of psychiatric disorders
- Medication management using in person and telehealth visit
- Perform individual Psychotherapy and Counseling support
- Mentors na Precept NP/PA Students
MSN-RN
VA Medical Center
2015.08 - Current
- Serve as a permanent charge nurse, and preceptor for a Cardiac/medical/ Ortho/Neuro /General Surgical Unit, a 23-bed acute care inpatient setting.
- Provide care for a diverse population of patients with medical and surgical problems.
- Take care of patients from multiple specialties including general surgery, urosurgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, ENT, and general medicine patients
- Assessing and providing care based on the patient’s biophysical, psychosocial, age, and safety needs.
- Documenting patient care and status according to unit specifics, nursing policies, and hospital policies with proficiency in electronic charting
- Developing and implementing a patient and family-centered plan of care for the patients based on their diagnosis and specific medical and nursing needs.
- Participating in the interdisciplinary team approach that focuses on effective team communication.
- Initiating education plan and evaluating the effectiveness of the education plan as well as facilitating discharge planning
- Collaborating with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in formulating and implementing patients' plans of care and evaluating their effectiveness.
- Using, competent BLS and ACLS life support skills on daily work assignments
- Performing other specialty nursing care practices like phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring, EKG, ventilator care, tracheotomy care, ostomy care, and wound care
- Recognized and used evidence-based practices; unit infection control representative and I also function as the unit champion for falls, stroke, and Safety patient handling.
- As a preceptor, support the development of other staff members, especially new nurses in transition to care.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shifts with full patient status.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- I worked with the interdisciplinary team focused on providing excellent patient care, improving care outcomes, and creating a positive work environment for nurses.
- Provide professional nursing care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provide patients with education on disease management and health maintenance.
DNP- PMHNP-BC
Eventus WholeHealth
2023.08 - 2025.12
- Assessment and Diagnosis: I see about 16-30 patients daily in Assisted living (AL), Nursing facilities (NF), Memory Care Units (MCU), and independent living facilities (ILF).
- Evaluate patients' physical and mental health, including initial thorough evaluations.
- Diagnose, manage, and treat Patients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorders, Depression, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, Dementia, Addiction, Insomnia, dementia, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, schizoaffective disorders, and personality disorders.
- Treatment Planning:
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Design individualized care strategies based on the patient's unique needs.
- Therapeutic Interventions:
- Administer psychotherapy to patients.
- Foster therapeutic relationships by building trust and empathy.
- Optimize the therapeutic environment for positive outcomes.
- Medication Management:
- Prescribe psychopharmaceuticals and other medications.
- Monitor patients' responses to drugs and adjust treatment as needed.
- Patient Advocacy:
- Advocate for patients' well-being and informed decision-making.
- Support patients in seeking appropriate treatment.
BSN- RN (Home Health supervisor)
Dynamic Healthcare Inc.
2021.04 - 2023.08
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under the physician’s direction.
- Supported effective care for managed home care patients by observing health status and monitoring conditions.
- Delivered individualized care and services management for patients.
- Supported field staff, patients, and families in dealing with clinical issues and concerns.
- Coordinated community outreach and local events to educate on chronic illness, at-home care, and preventive self-exams.
BSN-RN
Central Regional Hospital
2016.05 - 2022.01
- Charge nurse for a 20 beds Adult Community Transition Psychiatric unit
- Assessing the mental health and nursing care needs of adult patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
- Assisting in developing a plan of care for the patients
- Administering and monitoring treatment regimens and helping them improve their coping abilities.
- Handling crisis intervention and counseling, and working with other interdisciplinary team members, and patients' families to help improve patients' abilities.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments, and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shifts with full patient status.
- Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, and medication self-management.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
Health Care Technician I
AAU E2, Central Regional Hospital, CRH
2008.06 - 2014.01
- Observed patients one on one, as well as documentation.
- Facilitated patients' admission and discharge.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support, companionship, and supervision for those with different types of mental illness.
- Worked with people from diverse cultures.
- Recorded patient vital signs, documenting information in medical charts.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
- Maintained confidential documentation of patient information to stay compliant with federal regulations.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs and documenting patient observations.
- Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation, and general patient care needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I)
Kelly Home Care Services
2007.11 - 2007.12
- Aided clients with transport, doctors' appointments, shopping, cooking, and housework.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Registered Midwife
Umourie Health Center
2006.10 - 2007.02
- Cared for pregnant women during the prenatal period, labor, and puerperium.
- Care of the newborn
- Health education on the importance of breastfeeding, immunization, and family planning
- Community health education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO2024-12
Master of Science - PMHNP
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO2022-12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC2015-05
Associate of Science - Labor and Delivery, Midwifery
School Of Basic Midwifery Amachara
Umuahia2006-01
Skills
- Advanced Psychiatric Assessment Skill
- Medication Management Expertise
- Therapeutic communication
- Good clinical Decision Making
- Crisis Management
- Practice Management Skill
- Care Coordination
- Cultural Competent and Patient Advocate
- Leadership and Mentorship
- Psychotherapy Skills
Websites
Certification
- BLS Certification: American Heart Association 2008-present
- ACLS certification: American Heart Association 2015-present
- Member North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) 2015-present
- Member American Nurses Association (ANA) 2015-present
- Member Nigerian Nurses Association (NNA) 2017-Present
- Member National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) 2024-present
- Nonviolence Crisis Intervention (NVCI) 2008- Present
- Registered Midwife, September 2007 Certified
- Nurse Assistants, September 2007
- LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
- North Carolina Board of Nursing License
- Arizona Board of Nursing License
Timeline
DNP- PMHNP- BC
Dynamic Healthcare, PLLC
2024.03 - Current
DNP- PMHNP-BC
Eventus WholeHealth
2023.08 - 2025.12
BSN- RN (Home Health supervisor)
Dynamic Healthcare Inc.
2021.04 - 2023.08
BSN-RN
Central Regional Hospital
2016.05 - 2022.01
MSN-RN
VA Medical Center
2015.08 - Current
Health Care Technician I
AAU E2, Central Regional Hospital, CRH
2008.06 - 2014.01
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I)
Kelly Home Care Services
2007.11 - 2007.12
Registered Midwife
Umourie Health Center
2006.10 - 2007.02
Master of Science - PMHNP
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Associate of Science - Labor and Delivery, Midwifery
School Of Basic Midwifery Amachara
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Accomplishments/Awards
AWARDS, Prestigious Daisy Award 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, North Carolina Central University Nursing Perseverance Award May 2015, Central Regional Hospital 1st Golden Whistle Award