Patience Isiguzo APRN
Southfield
Summary
Mental health professional with extensive training and experience in providing high-quality psychiatric care and treatment. Recognized for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and dedication to patient well-being. Known for flexibility and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments, ensuring effective care delivery. Kind and caring professional with over 16 years of nursing experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Experience
Henry Ford Providence Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted in the care of patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families to improve understanding of mental health conditions.
- Assisted with mental health assessments and interventions, including crisis management and de-escalation techniques.
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored vital signs, side effects, and patient responses.
- Provided comprehensive care by conducting physical assessments, administering medications, transfusing blood products, and assisting with disease management, always with the patient's best interest in mind.
- Provided care for patients with various mental health disorders using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Clinical Experience
Apex Wellness Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and clinical interviews to identify patient mental health needs in all ages.
- Provided psychopharmacological treatment for patients with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorder, anxiety disorders, psychotics disorders, substance use disorders and other mental illness.
- Conducted remote consultation via telehealth platforms to enhance patient monitoring and support continuity of care during virtual appointments.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment plans using electronic health records (EHR).
- Educated patients and families on mental health diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies.
- Administered psychopharmacological treatments and monitored patient progress.
- Provided psychotherapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and supportive counseling, under supervision.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with supervising PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
Clinical Experience
Wellness Card LLC Outpatient
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans for patients with mood disorders, personality disorder, anxiety disorders and psychotics disorders.
- Utilized telehealth platforms to conduct remote consultations, prioritizing comprehensive patient monitoring during periods of virtual care.
- Provided psychotherapy interventions using evidence-based modalities for various mental health conditions.
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations, mental status assessments, and diagnostics for adult and pediatric populations.
- Engaged in patient education on mental health management, medications, and coping strategies.
- Participated in treatment meetings with patients and families as part of the healthcare team.
- Conducted psychoeducational sessions for individuals or groups.
- Managed follow-up plans for psychotropic medication under supervision.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems.
- Collaborated with diverse care teams to achieve goals and address product or service-related issues.
- Educated patients and families on mental health disorders, treatment options, and available resources.
- Provided clinical expertise to resolve problems and ensure high customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
11-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
06-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
10-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Brown Mackie College
10-2007
Skills
- Diagnostic assessment and mental status examinations
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, supportive therapy)
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)
- Collaborative team approach to patient care
- Outpatient mental health services
- Medication management
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Addiction recovery support
- Individualized treatment planning
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Behavioral therapy
- Substance abuse treatment
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Medication monitoring
- Diagnostic assessment
- Group therapy facilitation
Certification
- Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Board Certified
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Michigan
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Apex Wellness Center
01.2023 - 01.2023
Clinical Experience
Wellness Card LLC Outpatient
01.2022 - 01.2023
Work Experience
Henry Ford Providence Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Brown Mackie College