Saheed Shittu RN, PMHNP-BC
Brookshire,TX
Summary
To secure employment as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in your company. To grow and expand knowledge and skills received. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), MSN, with the ability to learn new skills and successfully achieve goals, seeking an opportunity to work as a provider in your well-established organization. Demonstrating excellence in nursing has been my priority through education and experiences directing patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Azova Health Telepsychiatry
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for assessment of new patients in an adult outpatient clinic. Provide patient diagnoses, medication management and supportive care. Work closely with collaborating physician to coordinate care as needed.I have had the opportunity to work with patients diagnosed with opioid dependence. I also have experience diagnosing substance use disorders and providing MAT services.
PMHNP-BC
Lahor Behavioral Services
06.2023 - Current
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, and medication management in both an outpatient setting as well as in a substance abuse outpatient office and residential treatment center.
- Formulate treatment plans and coordinate care with therapists, case managers, and physicians.
- Provide evidence-based research to support treatment decisions. Order and review necessary diagnostics tests indicated for treatment. Complete appropriate documentation related to each individual client encounter on the AVATAR system.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement patient treatment plans.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Center, Harris Center For Mental
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement patient treatment plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect hNeuropsychiatric Center, Harris Center for Mental Health and IDDealth, safety, and rights of patient.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Student- Clinical Practicum, Graduate Student
Lahor
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Clinical Practicum was completed at various locations at the Ozark Center. Completed 260 hours at an adult outpatient clinic and through a substance treatment program. Completed 50 hours at inpatient/crisis, 100 hours with the pediatric population and 100 hours with the geriatric population. Completed 100 individual therapy hours and 50 hours of group therapy hours. Clinical hours completed with both physicians and nurse practitioners. Completed full initial psychiatric evaluations, resulting in development of initial diagnosis and treatment plan. Provided evidence-based research to support treatment decisions. Worked collaboratively with other members of the treatment team. Participated in individual and group therapy. Completed appropriate documentation for each client.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
Psychiatric RN – Mental Health Forensic Unit
Harris County Sheriff Office
07.2017 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York State OPWDD
11.2013 - 06.2017
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2016
Skills
- Medication management
- Addiction treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan
- Therapy/Therapeutic Technique
- Communicate effectively with the treatment team
- Able to communicate effectively with collaborating physician
- Self-directed
- Reliable
Certification
LICENSES
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Florida, and Oregon
- Registered Nurse: Texas Board of Nursing, Oregon Board of Nursing
- Professional Registered Nurse. New York State Department of Education
- Licensed Vocational Nurse: Texas Board of Nursing and New York State Department of Education
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR current 2022 and SAMA and handle with care for Psychiatric duty
- Golden Key International Honor Society: Academic performance at Walden University, member
- The National Society of Leadership and Success: Member)
- American Nurses Association ANA & Texas Nurses Association Member
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Azova Health Telepsychiatry
10.2023 - Current
PMHNP-BC
Lahor Behavioral Services
06.2023 - Current
Student- Clinical Practicum, Graduate Student
Lahor
08.2022 - 02.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Center, Harris Center For Mental
03.2022 - 08.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
Psychiatric RN – Mental Health Forensic Unit
Harris County Sheriff Office
07.2017 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York State OPWDD
11.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Lehman College of The City University of New York
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