Stella Mahaga
milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse prescriber with extensive experience in delivering mental health care to diverse populations, particularly in the child-adolescent demographic. Proven ability to foster therapeutic relationships and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Expertise in patient education strategies and advocacy for mental health awareness enhances overall service delivery. Committed to ongoing professional development and implementing evidence-based practices to provide personalized care in varied psychiatric settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marla Mental Health Solutions
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Private Practice.
- Psychiatric care throughout the lifespan (ages 4-65).
- Psychiatric Assessments.
- Psychiatric diagnosis.
- Outpatient care continuation.
- Medication management.
- Psychopharmacology and mental health education.
- Goal setting and self-empowerment.
Aurora Health Care
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Provide high quality, direct patient care using evidence-based pharmacology and psychotherapy
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and treatment care plans individualized for patients
- Prescribe psychotropic medications within scope of practice
- Medication management
- Collaborate with family and/or professionals to maintain and maximize quality of care for patients
- Teaching
Milwaukee County - Disabilities Service Division
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Screen liaison Milwaukee County for the adult long term care functional screen
- Nursing evaluations of Adults (Adult Protective Services) investigations
- Community outreach and education
- Coordination of nursing services for the division of disabilities
- Support/ consultation with staff, peers, MCO’s and resource centers
RN Unit Manager
Wellspring of Milwaukee
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed 50-bed unit for acute, rehabilitation and long-term patients focusing on case management, care coordination and care follow up
- RN actively participated in care management meetings, care planning and behavior monitoring for residents
- Conducting care conferences with families and residents for care planning and care management
- Supervision of approximately 20 to 30 staff members on the wing with ongoing performance evaluations, conflict resolving and follow up with staff issues
Wheaton Franciscan Home Health and Hospice
04.2011 - 12.2013
- Wheaton Home Health and Hospice as a Continuing Care Nurse Coordinator and assisted field staff with schedules, issues while out in the field and triage for all age groups
- Case Manager Maternal/Child Department
- RN completed home visits with first time teenage and adult mother’s educating them on premature infant care, providing resources and anticipatory guidance
- Assisted with Adult home visit for IV’s, Wound care and follow up per MD
- RN provided ongoing case management and developed unique care plans to cater to the each individual’s unique needs, measured goals accordingly and provided ongoing support for clients and families
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Case Management and Consultations with Children associated with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare
- Abuse and Neglect surveillance
City of Milwaukee
01.2008 - 01.2010
- STD/HIV Clinic
- Coordinate and implement care for at-risk population in a nurse-run, free inner city clinic
- Duties include interviews in English and Swahili speaking clients, and assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Experience with HIV, male and female genital exams, and specimen collection
- Direct patient care underwritten Doctor’s orders
- Counseling clients regarding HIV/STD and initiate appropriate referrals for follow-up care
- Experience with youth, victims of sexual violence, and the mentally ill, prenatal care and commercial sex workers
- Conducts epidemiological follow up on confirmed STD cases and document actions in client database
- Provide clinical training to health professionals and students
- Participate in program planning, development and evaluation
Floor RN
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Education
Graduate MSN - PMHNP program
Alverno College
WI05.2016
B.S.N -
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI12.2007
A.D.N -
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI12.2005
Diploma - Marketing Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Kenya12.2001
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Social perceptiveness
- Decision-making
- Verbal communication
- Customer relations
- Remote office availability
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
- ANCC Certificate, 2016014858
- Registered Nurse, 07/01/06, 152932-30
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Marla Mental Health Solutions
01.2021 - Current
Aurora Health Care
11.2016 - 05.2021
Milwaukee County - Disabilities Service Division
12.2013 - 01.2016
RN Unit Manager
Wellspring of Milwaukee
01.2013 - 12.2013
Wheaton Franciscan Home Health and Hospice
04.2011 - 12.2013
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
09.2010 - 12.2013
City of Milwaukee
01.2008 - 01.2010
Floor RN
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
- ANCC Certificate, 2016014858
- Registered Nurse, 07/01/06, 152932-30
Graduate MSN - PMHNP program
Alverno College
B.S.N -
Cardinal Stritch University
A.D.N -
Cardinal Stritch University
Diploma - Marketing Management
Kenya Institute of Management
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