Stella Nkwocha

• Increased customer satisfaction by communicating appropriately with new clients, Emergency rooms, medical staff, social workers.
• Initial Medical Evaluation, obtaining demographic information(age, gender, race housing, occupation
• Screening for major mental illnesses including Depression, suicide screening, anxiety, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, eating disorder, substance use and violence/aggressive history
• Identify risk factor for suicide, aggression/homicide and complicated withdrawal.
• Performing a mental status exam.
• Initial Pharmacology evaluation including medication reconciliation, verification of medications, verification of compliance and confrm allergies.
• Identify current stressors
• Obtain family history and Psychiatry history
• Order medications, Labs
• Follow up while in the recovery center program

• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to community-based services.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
• Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
• Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
• Served as a preceptor for new hires or nursing students ensuring proper orientation into the role of Mental Health Nurse within the clinical setting.
• Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues.
• Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.

Initial intake and Processing,Health and Physical assessment of Inmates
Medication reconciliation and verification, Lab ordering and evaluation of lab results. IV administration, Sick Calls, BP, cardiac disease, management, Diabetes, renal failure stroke and seizure management.
Chronic care Case management, Detox checks and Protocol.
I&D, wound care, Buprenorphine protocol and follow up, response to emergencies, treatment plan care.

• Served as Mid level health care provider, Adhering to all facility procedures, policies and protocols to ensure patient safety.

Staff nurse and sometimes Charge Nurse on weekends and night shifts supervising other nurses and mental health workers, Assessment and care of patients with behavioral and psychiatric issues, Medication administration, IM administration, Fingerstick monitoring, vital sign checks, wound care, catheter care, colostomy care.

• Increased customer satisfaction by communicating appropriately with other facilities, Emergency rooms, medical staff, social workers.
• Obtaining demographic information(age, gender, race housing, occupation
• Screening for major mental illnesses including Depression, suicide screening, anxiety, panic, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, eating disorder, substnce use and violence/aggressive history
• Identify risk factor for suicide, aggression/homicide and complicated withdrawal.
• Performing a mental status exam.
• Initial Pharmacology evaluation including medication reconciliation, verification of medications, verification of compliance and confrm allergies.
• Identify current stressors
• Obtain family history and Psychiatry history

Examine Children for growth and development, treat children with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, collect and record patient information such as medical history, report. prescribe medication, vaccination. Make diagnosis, plan and monitor patient conditions and progress and reevaluate treatment as necessary. Refer patient s to specialist when necessary. Advise patients, parents and guardians concerning diet, hygiene, exercise, disease prevention.

Treat Internal Disorders such as Hypertension, Diabetes, G.I.

Prescribe medications, Explain Procedures and discuss results and treatment with patients, manage and treat common health problems like Infections, Influenza and Pneumonia, acute and chronic Infections.

Analyze records, reports, test results. Collect, record and maintain patient information such as medical records, examination results,Advise patients on diet, activity =, exercise, hygiene and disease prevention. Refer patient to medical specialist. Make Diagnosis of medical conditions, plan and monitor patient condition and progress and re evaluate treatment as necessary.

• Northwest Hospital Telemetry/stroke/medical-surgical unit Responsibility: Charge nurse supervising other nurses and nurse technicians in the unit, planning and preparing assignments, and precepting new nurses.
• Registered Nurse: Assessment and care of patients, Critical thinking and decision making, communication to all caregivers, family members and patient, Wound care, Tube placement and Tube feeding, Medication Administration, Blood administration, Report taking, Lab interpretation, Trachea care, IV administration, EKG, Telemetry, Documentation, Finger stick monitoring, vital signs.
• 2012 - Date: Sheppard Pratt Hospital Responsibility: Staff nurse and sometimes Charge Nurse on weekends and night shifts supervising other nurses and mental health workers, Assessment and care of patients with behavioral and psychiatric issues, Medication administration, IM administration, Fingerstick monitoring, vital sign checks, wound care, catheter care, colostomy care.