Vester N. Agbley Gideon
Conroe
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven track record in clinical documentation and quality improvement initiatives, effectively enhancing patient outcomes. Strong communicator and advocate, adept at interdisciplinary collaboration and mental health support, ensuring compliance and continuity of care. Hardworking junior assistant successful at operating with minimal input to accomplish a wide range of clerical and support tasks. Personable, good-natured and service-oriented professional bringing several years of administrative experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. Asst. Health Services Officer
SRCOSTEP Commissioned Corps of the U.S Public Health Service
Rockville
08.2025 - Current
- Maintain full-time, good standing status in an accredited health program
- Participate in training and prepare for potential deployment and public health duties.
Team Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (Nurses ETC)
Portsmouth
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Served in a supervisory clinical role supporting daily departmental operations within a federal medical treatment facility.
- Coordinated patient flow and staffing assignments to ensure continuity of care and compliance with physician orders, clinical protocols, and facility policies.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of medications, treatments, and clinical assessments in accordance with federal regulations and facility standards.
- Conducted comprehensive physical, mental, and emotional assessments, including suicide and homicide risk screenings, to support patient safety and appropriate clinical disposition.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty clinics and external providers and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to address complex patient care needs.
- Led discharge planning activities by educating patients and families on post-acute care options and available community-based services to support continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Case Management / MDS
Consulate Healthcare Group
Windsor
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted admission, quarterly, and comprehensive resident assessments to support utilization review, medical necessity determination, and compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Coordinated completion of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Care Area Triggers (CATs), and Care Area Assessments (CAAs) to ensure accurate care planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
- Applied ICD-10 and CPT coding standards to support documentation accuracy, claims integrity, and alignment with Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care utilization criteria.
- Served as case manager for Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and HMO populations by coordinating services with providers, payers, and facility leadership to promote efficient resource utilization and continuity of care.
- Participated in quality management activities by reviewing incident reports, claims, and liability data to identify trends, support corrective actions, and mitigate compliance and patient safety risks.
- Contributed to facility committee work focused on quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and adherence to accreditation and payer requirements.
Lead Registered Nurse – MDS / Case Manager
Eastern Healthcare Group
Suffolk
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight for nursing staff while maintaining responsibility for resident assessments, care coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed interdisciplinary communication to support comprehensive, patient-centered care planning and adherence to Medicare and Medicaid standards.
- Oversaw completion and accuracy of MDS documentation to support utilization review, reimbursement integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed quality assurance, risk, and performance data to identify trends, support corrective actions, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
- Delivered case management services for diverse patient populations by coordinating care across disciplines and settings to promote continuity, appropriate utilization of services, and positive outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Healthcare Systems
Norfolk
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment, managing multiple patients with varying acuity levels in accordance with established clinical protocols.
- Monitored, assessed, and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment to support continuity of care and clinical decision-making.
- Ordered, reviewed, and evaluated diagnostic tests and collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
- Ensured timely and accurate clinical documentation to support quality of care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Provided patient and family education on disease processes, treatment plans, medication management, and preventive health practices to promote understanding and adherence to care recommendations.
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Units
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed supervised clinical duties, including patient assessments, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, blood draws, and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with established policies and the scope of practice.
- Assisted with clinical procedures such as nasogastric tube placement and wound care while adhering to infection control and patient safety standards.
- Provided patient education and emotional support, delivering culturally competent care that respected individual beliefs and needs.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care and accurate information exchange.
Patient Care Advocate
Bayview Physicians Group
Chesapeake
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinated care for approximately 100+ patients with chronic conditions and disabilities, supporting continuity of care and appropriate utilization of healthcare services.
- Supported providers by collecting and organizing clinical information, coordinating referrals, obtaining prior authorizations, and scheduling specialty appointments.
- Managed medication refill requests and laboratory orders, ensuring documentation accuracy and appropriate use of ICD coding to support clinical decision-making and reimbursement.
- Facilitated transitions between inpatient and outpatient care settings by coordinating services, communicating with providers, and maintaining compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05.2026
Master of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Ghana
Legon - Accra05.2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Quality improvement
- Mental health support
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2024 - Present
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Upsilon Chapter, 2022 - Present
- American Nurses Association, 2020 - Present
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification, 2025 - Present
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2025 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2021 - Present
- Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing, 2021 - Present
Personal Information
Title: APRN, DNP-PMHNP-BC
Community Service
Volunteer, City of Suffolk, VA, 2024 - 2025, Served as an assistant for kids with mental health needs.
Academic Publication And Honors
- DNP Scholarly project on Mental Health First Aid (500+ Hours), Designed and implemented a Mental Health First Aid educational intervention as a DNP scholarly project for 40 lower schoolteachers at Nansemond Suffolk Academy, addressing early identification and response to adult mental health concerns within a school-based community setting., Suffolk, VA, 01/01/25, Present
- United Health Foundation Scholar, 01/01/25, One of 100 students chosen out of a nationwide pool of applicants
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical Experience
- Emergency Mental Health Services Clinical Rotation (140 Clinical Hours), Advocate Healthcare System (Atrium Health), Charlotte, NC, 01/01/26, Present
- Outpatient Adult/Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Therapy Clinical Rotation (105 Clinical Hours), Western Tidewater Community Services Board (WTCSB), 7025 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA, 23435, 08/01/25, 12/01/25
- Outpatient and Community Services Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Rotation (105 Clinical Hours), Western Tidewater Community Services Board (WTCSB), 7025 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk, VA, 23435, 05/01/25, 07/01/25
- Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Rotation (105 Clinical Hours), Sentara Obici Hospital, 2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA, 23434, 01/01/25, 05/01/25
- Outpatient Adult/Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Rotation (105 Clinical Hours), Integral Health & Wellness, 533 Newtown Rd #115, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, 08/01/24, 12/01/24
Timeline
Jr. Asst. Health Services Officer
SRCOSTEP Commissioned Corps of the U.S Public Health Service
08.2025 - Current
Team Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (Nurses ETC)
03.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Case Management / MDS
Consulate Healthcare Group
07.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Registered Nurse – MDS / Case Manager
Eastern Healthcare Group
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Healthcare Systems
01.2022 - 04.2023
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Units
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2021
Patient Care Advocate
Bayview Physicians Group
04.2018 - 07.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Science - Nursing
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Ghana