Gbemisola Y. Chukwu

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 14 years of behavioral health experience and over four years of advanced practice experience providing evidence-based psychiatric care across telepsychiatry, outpatient community mental health, substance use treatment, and acute inpatient settings. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychopharmacology, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), supportive psychotherapy, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high clinical quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Optima Medical - Scottsdale, AZ

(2023-06)

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management through a high-volume telepsychiatry practice.

• Diagnose and treat mood, anxiety, psychotic, trauma-related, attention-deficit, sleep, and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized evidence-based treatment plans integrating psychopharmacology, supportive psychotherapy, and patient education.
• Prescribe, monitor, and optimize psychotropic medications while promoting medication adherence and patient safety.
• Perform suicide risk assessments, crisis evaluations, and safety planning when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, behavioral health care managers, and specialists to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation while meeting productivity and quality standards.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Lifewell Behavioral Wellness - Phoenix, AZ

(2022-12 - 2023-06)

Provided psychiatric assessments, medication management, and continuity of care for adults with serious mental illness.

• Performed differential diagnosis, medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and patient education.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory studies and coordinated referrals for medical and psychiatric services.
• Collaborated with counselors, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Provided medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for appropriate patients.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - A Better You Wellness Center - Phoenix, AZ

(2021-02 - 2022-01)

Conducted psychiatric evaluations and medication management in an intensive outpatient substance use setting.

• Prescribed psychotropic medications and developed individualized treatment plans.
• Participated in implementation and growth of the intensive outpatient program.
• Maintained documentation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Mesa, AZ

(2014-11 - 2022-02)

Delivered comprehensive nursing care for acutely ill psychiatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health hospital.

• Managed psychiatric crises utilizing trauma-informed de-escalation techniques and emergency interventions.
• Administered oral and injectable psychotropic medications while monitoring efficacy and adverse effects.
• Facilitated therapeutic groups, patient education, admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Supervised ancillary staff and promoted patient safety and quality improvement.

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Walden University (2021)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Walden University (2019)

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration - University of Phoenix (2009)