STEVE AKINBEHINJE
Hollywood,United States
Summary
Team oriented, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (ANCC), with record of establishing strong relationships with clients and families, as well as co-workers and local agencies. Professionally driven to support mental health community and help overcome obstacles that patients encounter on day-to-day basis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Distinct Behavioral Health, Incorporated
10.2022 - Current
- 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 treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PDJ Mental Health Clinic
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Responsible for providing psychiatric services to clients in variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours.
- Reviewed and made informed decision about psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutics to administer to my clients, while being supervised.
- Independently provided client education
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatments
- Accurately diagnosed common disorders in psychiatry.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Citrus Health Network, Inc
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Conduct intake assessment through interview with patient family to gather patient history.
- Assessment and medication protocol for patient’s detoxification
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors, conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2021
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
American InterContinental University
Plantation, Florida06.2010
Skills
- Experience in delivering high-quality, client-centered care
- Able to document and navigate EHR independently
- Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary team
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general and professional documents
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
- Ability to foster teamwork, train and direct work of team members and colleagues
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to work productively and make independent decisions
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
Affiliations
Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Inducted May 2012
Member, The Nursing Advocacy Group, 2003-present.
Member, Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, 1996-present.
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Distinct Behavioral Health, Incorporated
10.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
PDJ Mental Health Clinic
09.2019 - 10.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Citrus Health Network, Inc
08.2016 - 09.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
National University
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology
American InterContinental University
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