Stella Mbotiji
Bowie,USA
Summary
Dedicated PMHNP skilled in assessing health problems and developing patient-centered care plans. Provides compassionate nursing care, including crisis intervention and medication administration, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and advocates for health maintenance and disease prevention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
JCI
Jessup, Maryland
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures with precision.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Responded to patient emergencies promptly, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Psychiatric Nurse
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Completes physical & mental health assessments.
- Develops care plans for patients, helping them be as independent as possible.
- Administers and monitors treatment regimens.
- Administers prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with a patient's condition under the supervision of qualified medical staff.
- Observes and reports behavioral changes.
- Facilitated patient coping skills development through tailored interventions.
- Works with patients’ families to help improve the patient’s abilities & help them deal with family member’s mental illness.
Hospice/Home health Nurse
Montgomery hospice
Rockville, Maryland
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provide crisis care that alleviates symptoms to result in comfort maintenance.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for caregivers, ensuring cohesive patient support.
- Perform patient assessments.
- Act as mediator between the family and patient, and the rest of the hospice care team.
- Prescribe medications or treatments and supervise or manage medical care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and rights, facilitating access to necessary healthcare services.
- Provided respite care for family members, enhancing their ability to care for loved ones.
MDS Coordinator
Forestville Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Ensured interdisciplinary completion of MDS sections in a timely manner.
- Checked MDS for accuracy and strong working knowledge with Resident Assessment Completion and Utilization per CMS guidelines and submitted MDS to the state in a timely manner for the right reimbursement.
- Taught, trained and in-serviced Nurses, Nurse Managers and GNAs/CNAs on clinical documentation that supports MDS process.
- Oversaw case mix management to enhance patient care coordination and RUGS through active participation in interdisciplinary teamwork initiatives.
- Conducted weekly Utilization Review with Interdisciplinary Team.
- Conducted Delmarva and Keppro reimbursement reviews to ensure accurate billing, including follow-ups on appeals and reconciliation of revenue.
- Completed special projects to clarify records and expedite reimbursement processes, streamlining overall financial operations.
- Reviewed and updated third-party reimbursement records for accuracy. (Keppra) Reimbursement Review that is unresolved and outstanding.
Supervisor
Transitions Healthcare Capitol City
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinated resident care on assigned shift, overseeing CNA and Charge Nurses while communicating shift concerns to appropriate staff.
- Performed rounds twice each shift to monitor conditions and care of residents, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Oversaw operations of all units during each shift.
- Informed Administrator, DON, or Manager about urgent concerns during shift.
Registered Nurse
- As a Registered Nurse I’m a highly skilled career professional with many years of practical experience in hospital, home health, and primary care environments.
- Assess patients and identify appropriate nursing diagnosis, provide medications and treatment as approved by a physician or keep with established policies and procedures.
- Document and report symptoms and changes in patient condition.
- Operate and monitor medical tools or equipment, work together with members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to plan, practice, and organize patient care in discussion with patients and their families.
- Provided education to patients and families on various health topics in clinical settings.
- Support in assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.
- Identified COVID-19 positive employees, recommended quarantine for affected individuals, coordinated testing and quarantine for potential contacts, and planned return to work for quarantined employees.
- Oversaw LPNs and nursing staff; implemented discharge planning process upon patient admission.
Education
DNP - Nursing Practice
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2025
Master’s - healthcare technology
University of MD Global Campus
College Park, MD01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The catholic university of America
Washington, Dc, USA01-2011
Skills
- Medication management
- Mental health evaluation
- Care plan design
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient support
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination, 2014-2021
- Community Service, Triage Victim, 2008
- Volunteer at Washington Hospital Center, References on Request
Personal Information
Title: Nursing Board Examination License, District of Columbia, License, State of Maryland, BLS, CPR certified as a health care provider, First Aid certified
Current Job
University of Maryland Medical System, 250 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, 800-492-5538
Timeline
Registered Nurse
JCI
11.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
University of Maryland Medical System
01.2022 - Current
Hospice/Home health Nurse
Montgomery hospice
01.2021 - 01.2023
MDS Coordinator
Forestville Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Supervisor
Transitions Healthcare Capitol City
01.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
DNP - Nursing Practice
Purdue University
Master’s - healthcare technology
University of MD Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The catholic university of America