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Nnedinma AHUKANNA

2954 HANNAH AVENUE,PA

Summary

Team-oriented, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers and local agencies. A professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Warm Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering 6 months of experience providing medical and psychiatric care to average of 12-15 mentally ill patients per shift. Committed and diligent professional with expertise in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. Committed to thoroughly screening and interviewing patients and devising creative treatment plans to provide exceptional care. Exceptional communication, documentation and time management abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Central Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
  • The CRNP works with the treatment team to provide consumer care for those with behavioral health, development disabilities, and co-occurring concerns.
  • · Providing medication checks, psychiatric evaluations, and emergency interventions as requested
  • · Provide diagnosis, prescribe medication, and refer to case management for hospitalization, as appropriate.
  • · Being available for clinical consultation within the agency.
  • · Back up to other departmental functions as needed.

Registered Nurse

Temple University Hospital
10.2016 - Current
  • Acute dialysis nurse

Assessing and monitoring the patients with kidney failures. Initiating dialysis on the patients. Educating patients on care of dialysis access.

Registered Nurse

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2022

Staff Nurse

. Utilized the nursing process and recovery model to facilitate care for psychiatric and substance abuse patients. Performed coordination of care with outpatient providers. Delegated tasks to technicians and monitored for safe and effective delivery of patient care.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric/ Mental Health

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2016

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

School of Nursing And Midwifery
Abia State, Nigeria
11.2005

Skills

  • Practical experience in long term care, acute care, hospice care, and
  • Rehabilitation patient care/management
  • Skilled in conducting physical assessments, counseling, and administering
  • Treatment procedures
  • Provide education regarding disease process, medications, treatment, and
  • Infection control
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Experienced in new patient admissions/discharge planning
  • Devoted to family advocacy and culturally sensitive
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Diabetes Management
  • Central line blood, drawing, central line care and PICC line care
  • Phlebotomy, blood transfusion, intravenous therapy
  • Care of transplant patients and care of patients with stroke, head injury,
  • Dementia, and confusion
  • Care of Patients with Tracheostomy, NG, and Peg tubes
  • Care of Patients with sleep apnea on CPAP/BIPAP machine
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary team for best patient outcome

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Central Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Temple University Hospital
10.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2022

Master of Science - Psychiatric/ Mental Health

La Salle University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

School of Nursing And Midwifery
Nnedinma AHUKANNA