Adela Akomoneh

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical foundation and diverse nursing experience across acute care, behavioral health, veterans' services, and community-based settings. I am confident in conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, making accurate diagnoses, and managing medications for a wide range of mental health conditions. I am practice-ready and comfortable working with complex populations, including patients with mood disorders, psychosis, PTSD, and substance use disorders.

I provide patient-centered, trauma-informed care and adapt easily to outpatient, inpatient, and tele-health environments. I am highly motivated, dependable, and ready to contribute immediately as a provider.

PMHNP – Psychiatric Clinician - MindDojo Mental Health Services - Westmoreland County, PA

(2026-04)

Currently working part-time managing and treating patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Mood Disorders, ADHD, and Substance use disorders etc through both in-person and tele-health visits.

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, patient education, and therapeutic communication.
• Experienced in using tele-psychiatry platforms to improve patient access, continuity of care, and treatment adherence.
• Dedicated to delivering collaborative, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive mental health care while promoting recovery, emotional wellness, and improved quality of life.

Shadowing Experience – Psychiatric Clinician - Mercy Behavioral Health Center - Baltimore, MD

(2026-03 - 2026-03)

• Completed a two-week intensive shadowing experience with an experienced PMHNP provider
• Assessed and evaluated patients both in-person and via Telehealth
• Gained hands-on exposure to real-world provider workflow, clinical decision-making, and patient management
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct psychiatric assessments and formulate clinical impressions

Registered Nurse (Home Health) - Senior LIFE - Greensburg, PA

(2025-01)

• Delivered home-based care for patients with chronic medical and mental health conditions
• Conducted comprehensive assessments and medication reconciliation
• Supported care transitions to reduce hospital readmissions

Registered Nurse - Allegheny General Hospital - Pittsburgh, PA

(2022-01 - 2025-12)

• Provided care for high-acuity patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs
• Performed rapid assessments and supported critical clinical decision-making
• Managed patients with mental health disorders, substance use, neurological, orthopedic, and oncologic conditions
• Administered medications and coordinated interdisciplinary care and discharge planning

Registered Nurse - Southwestern Veterans' Center - Pittsburgh, PA

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Delivered comprehensive care to Veterans with chronic psychiatric and medical conditions
• Administered and monitored psychotropic medications
• Managed behavioral stabilization for PTSD, depression, and severe mental illness
• Provided skilled nursing care including IV therapy and wound care

Registered Nurse - Corner View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Pittsburgh, PA

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Provided long-term care for patients with psychiatric and complex medical conditions
• Monitored behavioral health status and collaborated with psychiatric providers

PMHNP Student Clinician | 500 Clinical Hours - Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital

• Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for Veterans
• Managed PTSD (including combat-related trauma), MDD, GAD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders
• Performed suicide risk assessments and developed individualized safety plans
• Initiated and adjusted psychotropic medications under supervision
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in an integrated healthcare setting

PMHNP Student Clinician - Outpatient & Residential Behavioral Health Settings

• Provided psychiatric evaluations and medication management for diverse populations
• Treated co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Applied motivational interviewing and CBT-informed approaches
• Educated patients and families to improve treatment adherence and reduce relapse

PMHNP Student Clinician - Telepsychiatry Settings

• Conducted psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits via Telehealth
• Maintained strong patient engagement and diagnostic accuracy in virtual care settings

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Wilkes University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Post University

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Community College of Allegheny County