Pamela Nkwenti
PMHNP
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Dedicated, patient focused and detail-oriented professional with over 18 months of both inpatient and out patient experience as a PMHNP and over 13 years experience as a Registered Nurse. Adept at providing first-rate care as well as developing safe and effective individualized treatment plans, conducting psych assessments and medication management both face to face and via Telehealth. Highly capable of working within fast-paced and critical psychiatric environment without compromising performance and results. Articulate communicator; bilingual in English and French.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Columbus, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Collects data from multiple sources using assessment techniques appropriate to enroll individual's language, culture and developmental stage, including but not limited to screening evaluations, psychiatric rating scales, genograms and other standardized instruments to identify psychiatric/mental health conditions.
- Prescribes, monitors and coordinates psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of an individual's status, including results of diagnostic and lab tests as appropriate to treat symptoms of psychiatric conditions to improve mental health status.
- Ensures strict adherence to professional code of ethics in delivery of services.
- Obtains and documents relevant health history, emphasizing mental health for individuals relevant to their specific needs.
- Collaborates in a team setting with providers and leaders across disciplines within Excelsior and its affiliates.
- Analyzes the relationship between normal physiology and specific systems alterations associated with mental health problems, psychiatric conditions and services.
PMHNP
Ethan Crossing Recovery Center
Springfield , OH
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Authorizing patient admission and directing patient care, including the use of prescription medications.
- Performing a thorough medical history and physical examination.
- Assessing face to face all patients at a Detoxification level of care on a daily basis.
- Assessing face to face all patients at all levels of care other than Detoxification on a weekly basis.
- Attending all Treatment Team meetings and/or other appointments requested by the Facility.
- Directing aftercare and discharge planning, including authorizing patient discharge.
Registered Nurse
Lifeline Home Care
Columbus, OH
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
State Of Ohio
Columbus, OH , OH
04.2008 - 01.2017
- Oversaw multiple functions which included patient admission and discharges, medication administration and wound care treatments.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and hospital aides; and actively partook in departmental meetings.
- Held responsibility in performing charge nurse duties.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Pratitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH06.2008
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation/Consultation
- Individualized Care Plans
- Medication Management
- Electronic Charting
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Emergency Response
- Addiction Treatment
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
Certification
– Certified Nurse Practitioner, Ohio (APRN) and Washington State Board of Nursing
– Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ANCC National Certification Board
– Registered Nurse, Ohio, Washington State and Arizona Board of Nursing
– MAT Education and X waiver
Timeline
PMHNP
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
01.2021 - Current
PMHNP
Ethan Crossing Recovery Center
12.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Lifeline Home Care
08.2014 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
State Of Ohio
04.2008 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Pratitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hocking College
– Certified Nurse Practitioner, Ohio (APRN) and Washington State Board of Nursing
– Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ANCC National Certification Board
– Registered Nurse, Ohio, Washington State and Arizona Board of Nursing
– MAT Education and X waiver
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