OSHJEHNI ADAMS
Nashville,TN
Summary
Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in psychiatric care and mental health treatment. Proven track record of delivering compassionate, comprehensive mental health services to diverse patient populations, ensuring tailored approaches that meet individual needs. Expertise in patient assessment and individualized care planning enhances the ability to foster positive therapeutic outcomes. Committed to promoting mental wellness through evidence-based practices and a thorough understanding of the complexities of mental health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alliance HealthCare Services
Memphis, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Performed thorough evaluations of patient mental health needs to inform treatment planning.
- Formulated and implemented personalized treatment strategies to address the unique needs of various patient demographics.
- Ensured accurate recording of patient interactions to enhance healthcare delivery using electronic health record systems.
- Implemented telehealth solutions to facilitate remote consultations, maintaining high standards of patient monitoring throughout distance-based care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Hospital
Franklin, TN
07.2014 - 12.2022
- Specialized nursing care of patients with chemical dependency, personality disorders, bipolar and depression
- Utilized effective deescalation skills in crisis management and emphasized promotion of a therapeutic milieu
ICU and Step Down Travel Nurse
Nomad Health
Nashville, TN
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
Clinicals
Nashville Brain Institute
Brentwood, TN
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed psychiatric evaluations, patient assessment and diagnosis, treatment plans, medication management and follow up care
- Ordered and reviewed diagnostic tests
- Provided culturally sensitive and compassionate care for patients with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, mood disorders and substance use disorders and referred to inpatient and other services as necessary
- Collaborated with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Therapist to optimize patient care and outcomes
- Provided psychiatric counseling, medication education and emotional support
ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas
Nashville, TN
10.2014 - 02.2021
- Patient care in Critical Care unit, handling all aspects of treatment from medication administration, wound care
and assessment of [2] patients per shift - Life support management, titration of vasoactive drips and management of advanced therapies
Emergency Department RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, thoracic trauma and psychiatric emergencies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08.2012
Skills
- Medication management
- Psychiatric assessments and evaluations
- Outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient education
- Telehealth
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alliance HealthCare Services
02.2023 - Current
Clinicals
Nashville Brain Institute
09.2021 - 08.2022
ICU and Step Down Travel Nurse
Nomad Health
03.2021 - 11.2022
Emergency Department RN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas
10.2014 - 02.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Hospital
07.2014 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cumberland University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Memberships
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Member, 2021 - Present