Nnenna Orjinta
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. Expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a diverse range of psychiatric conditions, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and engage patients in treatment plans. Passionate about promoting mental wellness and advocating for patients' needs within the healthcare system.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse RN, MSN, PHN, WOCN-Assistant Director of Nursing-Providence Place
Senior Living Life-Spark
01.2008 - Current
- Evening supervisor, Clinical Director, and currently Assistant Director of Nursing: Leads the nursing team in delivering excellent care and offering quality support to the staff. Work with programs designed to help deliver the highest possible level of service. Work directly with residents and staff to provide the optimal quality of care.
Registered Nurse RN, MSN, PHN, WOCN –Director of Nursing- Clinique HC
Clinique Healthcare
01.2007 - Current
- Oversees the nursing staff and overall nursing operations of their healthcare facility. Their duties include evaluating and directing all nursing employees, establishing goals for the nursing department, and creating and enforcing compliant healthcare policies.
Registered Nurse RN – Crystal Care Center
(VOA) Volunteers of America
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Evening Supervisor and in charge of three floors with (6) Nursing Stations, comprising of Transitional units, Long Term Care units, and Alzheimer’s units with a total of 150 beds. Became Nurse Manager of the Long-term care unit of about 45 residents: in charge of the president’s plan of care as well as the staff compliance with their duties. Duties are not limited to direct care to the residents.
- Licensed Practical Nurse LPN- Maranatha Center Brooklyn Park 1999-2000, Jones Harrison Residence, Minneapolis MN 2000-2008 & Crystal Care Center 2003-2008 - Transitional Care Unit Nurse – Care for patients transiting from the hospital for rehabilitation, such as traumatic brain injury, orthopedics, tracheotomy, monitor patient status, transcribe doctor’s orders, liaison between the patient and the physician, tube feedings, CPAP, enteral feeding and Dialysis Patients’ care.
- Trained Medication Aide (TMA) – Maplewood Care Center 1998-2000 Maplewood, MN. Administer medication to patients within the scope of TMA practice.
Education
Master’s program - MSN-Psych Mental Health NP
Walden University
02.2024
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse-(WOCN)
WEB WOC Nursing Education Program
01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN, PHN
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
01.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Century College
St. Paul, MN01.1996
Bachelor of Arts & Liberal Science - Mass Communication
ANAMBRA STATE POLYTECHNICS
NIGERIA01.1994
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Public Health Nursing (PHN)
- Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor
- CPR-Current
- Phlebotomy Training
- Certified IV Training
- Wound Ostomy Continence (WOCN)
- Clinical Skill Training Workshop: Clinical Assessments, Critical Thinking, Diabetes, COPD, CHF, and the role of a nurse in a person-centered care model.
- Other leadership roles: Member of Board of Directors, Christ Church International, current; Chairperson- (Mother’s Day 2009), Igbo Women League of MN, Fall Committee, and Wound Committee Chairperson.
- Financial Secretary (Igbo Women’s League, MN current).
- Treasury (Association of Nigerian Nurses, Minnesota) Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse RN, MSN, PHN, WOCN-Assistant Director of Nursing-Providence Place
Senior Living Life-Spark
01.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse RN, MSN, PHN, WOCN –Director of Nursing- Clinique HC
Clinique Healthcare
01.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse RN – Crystal Care Center
(VOA) Volunteers of America
01.2003 - 01.2008
Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse-(WOCN)
WEB WOC Nursing Education Program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN, PHN
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Century College
Bachelor of Arts & Liberal Science - Mass Communication
ANAMBRA STATE POLYTECHNICS
Master’s program - MSN-Psych Mental Health NP
Walden University
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Highly organized and dedicated with a positive attitude.
- Caring professionals with the ability to handle assignments under pressure.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as leadership skills.
- Thrive in working in a challenging environment.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Fluent in English
Mental Health Clinical Experience
- Park Avenue Center Men’s Program & Assessments in Minneapolis: Assisted with comprehensive and compassionate care with individuals dealing with mental health challenges. Provides services such as diagnostic assessments and treatment plans for clients with mental health, addiction, legal involvement, homelessness, family dynamics, and others. Collaborated and performed on both group and individual therapeutic therapy.
- Better Outlook, MN-Mental Health Clinic in Oakdale: Assisted with the assessment and treatment of all life span ages between 6 years old and over 80 years old with diseases such as substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, sleep disturbances, and other psychotic disorders.
Section name
- Certified Nursing Assistant (NAR) – 1996 -1998 Maplewood Care Center, Maplewood, MN. Assist the elderly and disabled with the Activities of Daily Living.
- Mass Communication -1994-1995 – National Television, Lagos, Nigeria. 1995-1996 One year of internship as a news analyst.