Rhodah Simiyu APRN PMHNP-BC
Mansfield,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner demonstrating superior patient examination and care talents. Excellent communication and active listening skills, as well as good interpersonal communication, appreciates teamwork and collaboration, attention to details, self -motivated. Dedicated professionalism in the treatment of psychiatric patients across lifespan in-person, by phone and video chat. Skilled in analyzing patient intake and medication compliance. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
In Touch Psychiatry Consultants
07.2023 - Current
- Complete Comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment to adults and children through telehealth and in person.
- Management of psychiatric medication, plan of care, symptoms and community agencies used in mental health care, example exceptional wellness.
- Patient and family education, medication adverse effects, coping skills, patient empowerment.
- Evaluation of patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Patient treatment follow up and medication adjustment.
- Management and administration of long acting injections.
- Managed to provide care to over 18 patients per day.
Internship Student
In Touch Psychiatry Consultants And Others
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- In addition, under supervision, Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Complete comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment to adults and children through telehealth and in person.
- Management of psychiatric medication, plan of care, symptoms and community agencies used in mental health care, example exceptional wellness.
- Patient and family education, medication adverse effects, coping skills, patient empowerment.
- Patient treatment follow up and medication adjustment.
Management and administration of long acting injections. - Did internship at Larry Combest in Lubbock with Dr. Maritza and Prof. Natasha K. Monroe at True Life Collaborative behavioral Health in Fort Worth, both psychologists.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Completed patient admission routine, including head-to-toe assessment, taking initial vital signs, taking patient's health history and risk assessment.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Completed patient admission routine, including head-to-toe assessment, taking initial vital signs, taking patient's health history and risk assessment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care including head-to-toe assessment, blood work, patient care interventions, including respiratory equipment.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions, met treatment goals and identified insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Grace Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
- 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. - Provided direct patient care including head-to-toe assessment, blood
work, patient care interventions, including respira
Registered Nurse
Texas Department Of Justice
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessment, care, and treatment, quality improvement and operational and special review audits of medical section. Managed health care utilization and recommended corrective action.
- Reviewed records and patient assessments to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, involved in planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing events such as health promotion, medication administration, laboratory work and emergency events.
- Evaluated patients and compiled data in preparation for physicians and referrals to external hospitals.
Registered Nurse/supervision
Lubbock Hospitality, Nursing And Rehab Center
03.2015 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Provided comfort care on hospice patients and managed patients with dementia.
- Supervised and managed all events in the unit.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Health Systems/Texas Specialty Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care including head-to-toe assessment, blood work and patient care interventions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya08.1997
Skills
- Psychiatric complete comprehensive evaluation and treatment of adult and children in outpatient
- Psychiatric medication management and psychiatric symptom management
- Patient and family education and training on medication adverse effects and coping skills
- Diagnosis and treatment of DMDD, ADHD, disruptive disorder and many other disorders in children
- Cultural diversity competence
- Psychopharmacology competence, ex Inhibitors and inducers
- Diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, including EPS
- Diagnosis and treatment of Major depression disorder
- Diagnosis and treatment of Bipolar I and II disorder
- Diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and many other psychiatric mental heath problems across lifespan
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center 03/24/2028.
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN) New Mexico BON License: 5/19/2028.
- Psychiatric Mental HealthNurse Practitioner (APRN) Texas BON License: 06/28/2024
- Registered Nurse, Texas BON License: 06/30/2024.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): 01/01/2024.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): 01/01/2024
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
In Touch Psychiatry Consultants
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Internship Student
In Touch Psychiatry Consultants And Others
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Grace Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Texas Department Of Justice
04.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Covenant Health Systems/Texas Specialty Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse/supervision
Lubbock Hospitality, Nursing And Rehab Center
03.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Kenyatta University
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