Bukola Olaore

Compassionate and board‑certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing psychiatric conditions across diverse populations. Skilled in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and collaborative care. Known for building strong therapeutic relationships, improving patient outcomes, and delivering trauma‑informed, evidence‑based mental health care.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Intern) - Ridgeview Institute - Monroe, GA

(2025-01)

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans integrating medication management and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care, monitoring medication efficacy, side effects, and patient progress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Utilize trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches to support diverse patient populations.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR while adhering to regulatory and ethical standards.
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning for patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Intern) - Family 360 Counselling Center - Conyer, GA

(2024-08)

• Conduct initial client evaluations and clinical assessments.
• Create and update tailored treatment plans.
• Lead individual, family, or group counseling sessions.
• Provide urgent crisis intervention when needed.
• Keep accurate and secure client records.
• Refer clients to doctors, support groups, or outside programs

Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Behavioral Health UR Nurse -- PT) - Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital - Alaska

(2024-12 - 2025-12)

• Provided direct patient care in inpatient psychiatric units, detox programs, or outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Performed mental status exams, administered medications, and monitored patient responses.
• Assisted in de-escalation, crisis stabilization, and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe discharge planning and follow-up care.

Admission Nurse/ Charge Nurse - Peachford Hospital - Dunwoody, GA

(2012-08 - 2023-01)

• Assess patients through a systematic process, interacting with the patient and appropriate health care provider
• Administer medication in a safe, accurate, and timely manner utilizing the five rights of medication
• Collect and analyze data regarding patient physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs
• Determine patients' alcohol or drug toxicity and identify signs of withdrawal
• Develop a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning
• Review patient's records for accuracy and ensure that treatment plan and progress notes clearly reflect progress of patient and family
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse - Hillside Hospital - Atlanta, GA

(2012-08 - 2013-06)

• Conducted admissions in compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and hospital protocol
• Supervised and assigned areas of responsibility for LPNs, CAN, MHA, and unit secretary during shift
• Administered medication in a safe, accurate, and timely manner utilizing the five rights of medication
• Collected and analyzed data regarding patients' physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and anticipated discharge planning needs
• Monitored patients following nursing unit policies and procedures
• Developed a comprehensive outline of care and specific goals and interventions to be included in treatment planning
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP - Walden University (2025)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of North Georgia (2016)

Associate of Nursing / Leadership - Nursing - North Georgia College and State University (2012)

Associate of Social Work / Psychology - Social Work / Psychology - Georgia Perimeter College (2008)