Princess N. Amadi
Dallas,TX
Summary
Self-directed, hard-working registered nurse with strong ability in multitasking, flexible, time management skills, problem solving skills, adaptable, and team-oriented mentality. Worked in various specialties utilizing the nursing process to provide and supervise direct patient care. I am a trained nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dallas VA Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Led nursing staff, provided supervision and preceptorship, and managed day-to-day operations of a healthcare unit during shifts.
- As a Registered Nurse Inpatient Mental Health (MH), identifies patients in pain and initiates interprofessional education and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes. Evaluates patient care needs and develops individualized care plans and maintains self-awareness while providing care with patients who have psychiatric disorders. Engages in therapeutic communication techniques, practices de-escalation techniques, and uses recovery-oriented language. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and facilitate shift and hand-off report. Participates in mental health environment of care rounds, facilitates team response to psychiatric emergencies, and provides solutions to safety concerns. Participates in environmental safety rounds every 15 minutes. Maintains patient safety with the use of ObserVSmart per the hospital policy and engages in one-to-one observation for psychiatric patients with suicidal/homicidal ideations, confusion, fall risk, and the use of medical bed. Communicate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient centered care with the application of evidence-based practice. Provides education and support for patients and their families, and for ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop, implement and evaluate guidelines and ensure that patients' needs are met. As a charge nurse and a staff nurse, plays a crucial role in the effective management of patient care, including overseeing the administration of medications, coordinating patient evaluations, and ensuring that healthcare staff are providing appropriate care. Helps to evaluate and improve the quality of care provided by the unit and act as a liaison between staff and management. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Works as an Inpatient Registered Nurse and a Charge Nurse in Mental Health Unit (2D200/2D300) to administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. As a charge nurse, leads huddles with interdisciplinary team and participates actively in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and provides positive feedback to the team. Delegation of duties to the Registered nurses, Licensed vocational nurses and Unlicensed Personnel.
- Participated in the 2024 National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) conference.
- February 2023, to November 2024. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), equipped with skills to apply research findings in clinical settings and participated in a scholarly capstone project.
- February 2020 to November 2022. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments. Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Engages in the continuation of patient care after discharge and provides patient and family education to improve position outcomes. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and conduct therapy sessions with patients.
- Sundance Mental Health Hospital, 7000 U.S. 287 Frontage Road, Arlington, TX 76001; Licensed Vocational Nurse. From March 20, 2016, to December 21st, 2018. The facility was closed; Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, 800 Kirnwood Drive, Desoto, TX 75115; Registered Nurse. From February 17, 2020, to August 2020; Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington, 7000 U.S. 287 Frontage Road, Arlington, TX 76001; Registered Nurse. From April 2020 to August 2020; Terrell State Hospital, 1200 E Brin St, Terrell, TX 75160. Registered Nurse. From August 26, 2020, till 2023. Worked as an RN in acute psychiatric and medical departments in caring for the psychiatric patients in different age groups such as children, adolescence, young adults, middle aged adults, and older adults, who tackled major depressive disorders, combat drug and alcohol abuse through counseling and treatment. Cared for mental health patients with diagnoses of mental health disorders such as personality disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety disorders, and so on. Helped patients to overcome the stigmas associated with mental disorders alongside the patients’ family. Worked with a professional team such as psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and occupational therapists in providing patient safety and high-quality care. Conducts risk assessments and develops a comprehensive care plan and used de-escalation techniques. Assesses patients by discussing with them regarding their mental health issues and drawing up the best possible ways to care for them. Build an excellent relationship with patients and their families by building trust. Listens to the needs of the patients and interprets them accurately. Provides treatment to patients and ensures medications are correctly administered. Assist patients to overcome their mental health problems and assist patients to cope or manage their emotions effectively, conduct one-on-one therapy sessions or group sessions with patients. Recommends patients to psychiatrists and psychologists for further examinations and assist patients to develop social skills. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age specific components.
- New Era Home Healthcare Services, 9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 107, Dallas, TX 75243. Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse. From August 2017 till date. As a case manager, assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, and patient self-management after discharge. Provides telehealth services and support factors that impact customer satisfaction. Evaluating patients referred for home care to determine appropriateness for admission. Referring patients needing other services to appropriate agencies. Coordinating and creating comprehensive care plans for patients. Advocating to patients' needs and preferences. Monitoring progress and adjusting treatment protocols.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
West Coast University
Dallas, Texas10-2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program - undefined
Cephas Center for Health Sciences
Dallas, Texas03-2015
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
Prairie State College
Chicago, Illinois08-2004
Skills
- Bilingual – Speaks English and Ibo fluently APRN-CNP- Certification # 1119167 Registered Nurse – Certification # 983973 Licensed Vocational Nurse - Certification # 327024 Certified Nurse Assistant - Certification # NA10081599
Certification
APRN-CNP- Certification # 1119167, Registered Nurse – Certification # 983973, Licensed Vocational Nurse - Certification # 327024, Certified Nurse Assistant - Certification # NA10081599
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bilingual – Speaks English and Ibo fluently.
Personal Information
Title: DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN
Publications
Participated in the 2024 National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) conference.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dallas VA Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
Prairie State College
Licensed Vocational Nurse Program - undefined
Cephas Center for Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
West Coast University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
Walden University