Chidimma Esu

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatry with 16 years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (2009–present), delivering specialized psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

At Bassett Medical

Center, I completed 900 hours of clinical training, expertly conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crafting evidence-based treatment plans, and providing compassionate care for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions. Certified in Opioid and Substance Abuse Training (2023), I possess advanced expertise in managing complex substance use disorders, implementing targeted interventions to optimize patient recovery and outcomes. My extensive background as a Registered Nurse and Midwife enhances my ability to foster therapeutic alliances through cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Committed to excellence, I leverage critical thinking and a patient-centered approach to advance psychiatric care and address the opioid crisis with impactful, evidence-based strategies.

Registered Nurse III at Bassett Medical Center (2022-07 – Present)

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
• Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with treatment team
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
• Evaluated patients, recognized, and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness

Staff Nurse at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust England (2018-06 – 2022-06)

• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
• Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
• Safely administered medication to patients
• Performed comprehensive and focused patient assessments
• Conducted patient education and counseling
• Exercised clinical judgment in making nursing care plans
• Collaborated with the treatment team to plan patient care
• Provided safe discharge plans and made appropriate follow up appointments and referrals
• Built therapeutic alliance with the patients to foster effective nurse-patient communication
• Utilized problem solving and critical thinking skills to make nursing diagnoses and plan care effectively
• Maintained patient privacy and utilized cultural sensitivity during patient encounters

Staff Nurse/Registered Midwife/Clinical Instructor at School of Midwifery University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (2009-12 – 2018-06)

• Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation, and position
• Consulted with and obtained orders from obstetricians for special care or diagnostic procedures
• Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
• Closely monitored mother's health, comfort, and emotional states before, during and after labor for births
• Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires, and fears
• Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies
• Collaborated with community health programs to increase knowledge of available birthing methods and educate families
• Educated patients about nutrition and good health practices and encouraged participation in healthcare-related decisions
• Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients
• Recorded examination findings, health histories and significant observations in patient's chart
• Cared for women with high-risk pregnancies and coordinated care with maternal-fetal medicine specialists

Clinical Placement - Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Units at Bassett Medical Center (2023-09 – 2025-03)

900 hours

• Delivered comprehensive psychiatric care across inpatient and outpatient settings, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans and managing care for patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions under supervision
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated care, focusing on patients with co-occurring medical and psychiatric needs, aligning with Bassett's holistic care model
• Gained hands-on experience in crisis intervention, medication management, and therapeutic communication, preparing for PMHNP, CL-PMHNP and other roles

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatry – SUNY Upstate Medical University (2025-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science – University of Derby (2021-11)

Registered Midwife in Midwifery – School of Midwifery University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (2008-03)

Registered Nurse in Nursing – School of Nursing University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (2005-11)