Philominah Akinwumi
Odenton,MD
Summary
Highly dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with a reputation for consistently achieving high level patient care and satisfaction. Seeking a position in a facility that diagnose and manage both common and complex medical and psychiatric condition.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Centurion Health
Baltimore, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Worked alongside physicians and other clinicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Respond to and initiate care in medical emergencies throughout the facility.
- Identify inmates/patient health problems and prescribe treatment according to state guideline and protocol.
- Order appropriate medications for chemically dependent patients.
- Develop a plan of care to meet the medical needs of the chemically dependent patient.
- Provide appropriate evaluation and management for medical detoxification patient emergencies.
- Implement medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens.
- Provide education to inmates, patients, healthcare staff, and correctional staff.
- Adhere to safety and security policies, and participate in disaster drills. Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
- Delegate to, and supervise, other team members as appropriate.
- Adhere to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Director of Medical Services
Center for Youth and Families Behavioral Health Re
Baltimore, MD
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed medical records for adherence to policies and procedures.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments on initiatives related to medical services.
- Supervised development of clinical programs designed to improve quality of care while controlling costs.
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Provided medication management and psychotherapy services to individuals with mental health disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or danger.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Attended professional conferences to stay current on advances in psychiatry.
Director of Medical Services
Beyond Healthcare Associate
Baltimore, MD
03.2020 - 09.2024
- Supervised the quality of medical services by quickly resolving patient complaints and grievances.
- Maintained accurate health and safety records.
- Leveraged knowledge of patient classification systems and methodologies to prioritize clinical support needs
- Coordinated and implemented clinical services and evaluated care quality to uphold standards
- Monitored medical services to assess care quality and resource allocation.
- Recommended process improvements to improve patient flow and staff circulation
- Inspected facilities and recommended corrective changes to improve compliance
- Achieved the highest inpatient unit scores by developing performance-oriented teams.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Corizon Health
Baltimore, MD
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Worked alongside physicians and other clinicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Respond to and initiate care in medical emergencies throughout the facility
- Identify inmates/patient health problems and prescribe treatment according to state guideline and protocol
- Order appropriate medications for chemically dependent patients
- Develop a plan of care to meet the medical needs of the chemically dependent patient
- Provide appropriate evaluation and management for medical detoxification patient emergencies.
- Implement medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens
- Provide education to inmate / patient, healthcare and correctional staff
- Adhere safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills
- Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
- Delegate to and supervise other team members as appropriate
- Adhere to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices
Family Nurse Practitioner
Parkway Medical Associates
Glen Burnie, MD
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary
- Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes
- Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances
- Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tuerk House, Crisis Stabilization Center
Baltimore, MD
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Obtains and review medical histories on all new patients
- Performs medical examinations and establishes preliminary diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up and consultation
- Provides urgent care, first aid and/or referral to specialists
- Orders appropriate medications for chemically dependent patients
- Develops a plan of care to meet the medical needs of the chemically dependent patient
- Provides appropriate evaluation and management for medical detoxification patient emergencies
- Provides comprehensive, timely documentation in the medical record including histories, physicals, progress notes, and discharge summaries
- Reviews outpatient health history and information and make appropriate clinical recommendations
- Refers patients to appropriate health professionals as needed
Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
Washington, DC
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Assessing patients within 24-hour of admission (conducting exams and completing history and physical)
- Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
- Educating and guiding patients on disease preventions and healthy lifestyle habits
- Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
Family Nurse Practitioner
RediClinic
Ellicott City, MD
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide high quality cost efficient care to patient 18 months and older
- Diagnose, treat common medical conditions and provide preventative care
- Perform routine or annual physical examinations
- Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions
- Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise
- Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds
Education
Doctorate in Nursing - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine08.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2007
Skills
- Active Listening
- Creative thinking
- Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Problem-solving
- Preventive healthcare
- Interpersonal communication
- Electronic health records systems
- Prescribing medications
- Substance abuse treatment
- Patient education
- Behavioral health
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioner
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing (Gamma Beta Chapter)
Accomplishments
Medstar Harbor Hospital Jean Watson Award, 2016
Credentials
- DNP
- PMHNP-BC
- FNP-BC
- NP-C
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Centurion Health
08.2024 - Current
Director of Medical Services
Center for Youth and Families Behavioral Health Re
10.2023 - Current
Director of Medical Services
Beyond Healthcare Associate
03.2020 - 09.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Corizon Health
10.2019 - 08.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tuerk House, Crisis Stabilization Center
04.2018 - 10.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
RediClinic
05.2017 - 01.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
Parkway Medical Associates
04.2017 - 10.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Institute of Washington
03.2017 - 10.2018
Doctorate in Nursing - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Global
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
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