Chikaodinaka Onyebalu
Los Angeles
Summary
I am a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in psychiatry, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. My expertise in critical thinking and therapeutic interventions facilitates effective assessment and management of psychiatric conditions, fostering improved mental health outcomes. Knowledge, leadership, and compassion will be contributed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner while pursuing professional growth in a dynamic and challenging environment. I am passionate about making a meaningful impact on individuals' mental well-being through innovative and empathetic care approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse Practitioner – NP I PSYCH
Renew Behavioral Health Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough mental health assessments, identifying key risk factors effectively.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on individual patient evaluations.
- Diagnosed mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based criteria.
- Facilitated individual, group, and family therapy sessions to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Prescribed and monitored psychotropic medications to optimize patient care.
- Coordinated continuous care with healthcare professionals across various settings.
Staff PSYCH Registered Nurse – RN II
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care through clinical assessments and psychiatric nursing services.
- Promoted health maintenance by implementing effective psycho-biological treatment regimens.
- Triage psychiatric patients to appropriate services, coordinating medication management with pharmacies.
- Administered medications per physician orders, ensuring accurate electronic medical records documentation.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed side effects of psychiatric medications, referring concerns.
- Facilitated smooth care transitions by coordinating hospitalizations with psychiatrists and support staff.
Staff Registered Nurse – RN II PSYCH
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
12.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes through effective clinical assessments and tailored interventions.
- Developed and implemented care plans, monitoring treatment responses for optimal results.
- Fostered a supportive therapeutic environment within the program service unit.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and care processes.
- Coordinated comprehensive nursing care by collaborating with multidisciplinary health teams.
- Supervised nursing students and healthcare workers, ensuring quality patient care.
Education
Post-Graduate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
National University
Los Angeles12.2023
Masters of Science - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles12.2019
B.S - Health Science
California State University
Sacramento, CA05.2017
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- CBT and psychotherapy proficiency
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Crisis management proficiency
- Telehealth Services
- Mental Health Screening & Risk Assessment
- Treatment Planning & Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy & Education
- Documentation on MAR
- CPR
- Cultural Competence in Mental Health
- Administering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or supportive therapy
- Electronic Medical Record System - Epic
- Electronic Medical Record System - McKesson
- Computer software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Accomplishments
- Dean List, National University, Los Angeles, Ca. – Spring Quarter 2023 & Winter Quarter 2023
- Honor List, Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles, Ca. – Spring 2018-Fall 2019
Certification
- Public Health Nurse PHN
- BLS, AHA
- Domestic Violence Recognition Program
- California Registered Nurse License
- California Psych Nurse Practitioner License
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
My Sister's House, Internship – Spring 2017
Professional Skills and Attributes
- Communication, Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills:
- Able to reflectively listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with clients in a manner that ensures confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity as established through daily interactions with patients and their family members.
- Highly competent in preparing and delivering presentations to groups demonstrated through designing and describing systematic review protocols for academic assessment.
- Effective team skills fostered through volunteer work, including leading my team as a charge nurse on our mental health ward.
- Analytical and Assessment Skills:
- Developed competency through my clinical experiences with conducting emergency codes and in monitoring status changes in our patients.
- Highly competent in comparing assessment findings with what is expected for the condition and include or exclude alternative diagnoses.
- Proven ability to comply with relevant documentation requirements, including maintenance of client records and discharge planning.
- High Level of Patient Care:
- Demonstrated in high quality of work attested by supervisors evaluation reports.
- Developed through clinical placement experience and attested to by clinical evaluation reports.
Timeline
Staff Nurse Practitioner – NP I PSYCH
Renew Behavioral Health Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Staff PSYCH Registered Nurse – RN II
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2022 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse – RN II PSYCH
Kedren Community Mental Health Center
12.2020 - Current
Masters of Science - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
B.S - Health Science
California State University
Post-Graduate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
National University