Robin Ekechukwu
Slidell,LA
Summary
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner with experience in providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medications across the lifespan. My expertise includes diagnosing conditions such as Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and Substance Use Disorders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Unit Nurse
St. Bernard's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely medical responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care.
Director of Nursing
Integrity Behavioral Management
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care aligned with organizational standards for residential substance abuse programs
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient mental health diagnosis.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to best practices in nursing care towards substance abuse and alcohol abuse.
- Coordinated training programs for nursing staff, fostering professional development, screening of CIWA and COWS.
Executive Director
Ekems Behavioral Health Care Outpatient Rehabilitation
08.2007 - 08.2020
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency within outpatient rehabilitation programs.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care, diagnosis of Major Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, improving service delivery and adherence to regulatory standards of The Joint Commission.
- Supervised staff training programs, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in therapeutic practices.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University,
Missouri City, MO12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-1996
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly I typically manage a daily patient volume of 18 to 25, including patients in crisis My experience includes 540 clinical hours during rotations, where I implemented Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Additionally, I utilized Telehealth, EPIC, and ICANS software during clinical rotation and practice
Timeline
Critical Care Unit Nurse
St. Bernard's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Integrity Behavioral Management
09.2024 - 03.2026
Executive Director
Ekems Behavioral Health Care Outpatient Rehabilitation
08.2007 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University,
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Southern University And A&M College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis