OBIANUJU JUDITH OKONKWO
South Chesterfield,United States
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner candidate with over 19 years of diverse nursing experience in forensic psychiatry, behavioral health, medical-surgical nursing, emergency care, rehabilitation, community health, and psychiatric crisis stabilization across the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. Demonstrated expertise in psychiatric assessment, risk assessment, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based behavioral health care. Experienced in managing acute psychiatric emergencies, suicide precautions, violent behavior de-escalation, forensic psychiatric nursing, and trauma-informed care in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Strong leadership background serving as Charge Nurse and RN Preceptor in forensic psychiatric services. Skilled in electronic health records documentation, patient education, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Henrico County Mental Health Clinic
Virginia
- Conducted psychiatric assessments and participated in behavioral health evaluations.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams in treatment planning.
- Participated in outpatient psychiatric follow-up care and medication management.
Milder Touch Mental Health and Wellness LLC
Virginia
- Participated in psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy sessions.
- Assisted with patient-centered behavioral health treatment planning.
- Observed psychopharmacologic management and psychiatric documentation.
Blogravic LLC
Virginia
- Participated in psychiatric outpatient care and behavioral health services.
- Performed psychiatric screening assessments and patient education.
- Collaborated in evidence-based psychiatric treatment planning.
Charge Nurse and RN Preceptor – Forensic and Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit
Central State Hospital
Petersburg, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Provide leadership and supervision for nursing staff within a forensic psychiatric setting.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, and violence risk evaluations.
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications, including controlled substances.
- Manage psychiatric admissions, transfers, discharges, and continuity of care.
- Implement crisis intervention and behavioral de-escalation strategies for acutely agitated patients.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Ensure compliance with forensic psychiatric legal standards, restraints, patient rights, and safety regulations.
- Serve as RN preceptor and mentor for nursing staff and students in psychiatric nursing practice.
- Document patient care in CENER electronic health record system.
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical and Emergency Care
Ochsner Baptist Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided acute inpatient medical-surgical and emergency nursing care.
- Managed telemetry monitoring, IV infusions, blood transfusions, and post-operative recovery.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documentation in EPIC.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care.
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric and Mental Health
Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Wonford Mental Health Hospital
Exeter, United Kingdom
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted triage assessments and psychiatric emergency evaluations.
- Managed acute mental health crises and behavioral stabilization.
- Administered psychiatric medications and monitored patient response.
- Participated in interdisciplinary psychiatric treatment planning.
Registered Nurse
Emirates Rehabilitation and Homecare Center
Dubai, UAE
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided rehabilitation and post-COVID nursing care for medically complex patients.
- Managed IV therapy, tracheostomy care, wound care, and respiratory monitoring.
- Maintained infection control and patient safety standards.
ART Nurse and HIV Counselor
Catholic Caritas Foundation
Nigeria
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Provided HIV counseling, patient education, and ART management services.
- Developed pediatric counseling programs for HIV-positive children and families.
- Collaborated in community health outreach and behavioral support services.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Herzing University
04-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
National Open University of Nigeria
01-2017
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing - undefined
School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aba
Nigeria11-2006
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
School of Nursing, ESUT Teaching Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria05-2005
Skills
- EPIC Electronic Health Record System
- CENER/Cerner Documentation Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Behavioral health documentation systems
- Psychiatric medication administration
- Clinical monitoring equipment and infusion devices
Affiliations
- Virginia Board of Nursing
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
- United Kingdom Nursing and Midwifery Council
Certification
- ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – May 2026
- Registered Nurse (RN), United States NCLEX – March 2022
- Registered Mental Health Nurse – United Kingdom NMC – February 2022
- Registered Nurse – Dubai Health Authority (DHA) – December 2020
- Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Nigeria – November 2006
- Registered Nurse – Nigeria – May 2005
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – Current
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Training – Completed 2026
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Igbo (Verbal and Written)
Timeline
Charge Nurse and RN Preceptor – Forensic and Rehabilitation Mental Health Unit
Central State Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical and Emergency Care
Ochsner Baptist Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric and Mental Health
Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Wonford Mental Health Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Emirates Rehabilitation and Homecare Center
12.2020 - 11.2021
ART Nurse and HIV Counselor
Catholic Caritas Foundation
11.2017 - 11.2020
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
School of Nursing, ESUT Teaching Hospital
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing - undefined
School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aba
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
National Open University of Nigeria
Blogravic LLC
Milder Touch Mental Health and Wellness LLC
Henrico County Mental Health Clinic
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Herzing University
PMHNP CORE COMPETENCIES
- Psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations
- DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation and treatment planning
- Psychopharmacology and medication management
- Suicide and violence risk assessment
- Crisis intervention and psychiatric stabilization
- Therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
- Trauma-informed psychiatric care
- Behavioral health documentation and EHR proficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
- Forensic psychiatric nursing
- Patient and family education
- Telehealth and outpatient psychiatric exposure
- Psychiatric admissions and discharge planning
- Psychiatric emergency response and therapeutic milieu management
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) awareness