Kelechi Alagwu
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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About
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 7+ years of acute care nursing experience. Expertise in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and evidence-based treatment of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Strong background in high-acuity hospital settings with proven ability to manage complex patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and deliver patient-centered care.
Experience
Registered Nurse - Kaiser Permanente
(2020-01)
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and managed high-acuity telemetry patients
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and implemented care plans
- Administered medications and responded to emergencies
- Educated patients and families on treatment and discharge planning
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Registered Nurse - Good Samaritan Hospital
(2019-01)
- Provided care for cardiac and pulmonary patients with complex conditions
- Delivered patient education and discharge planning
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation
- Supported patients' emotional and psychological needs
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student - Multiple Clinical Sites
Clinical Sites: Psychiatry at Newport | Exxceed Wellness | ACE Health & Wellness
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across lifespan
- Diagnosed mental health disorders using DSM-5-TR criteria
- Developed individualized treatment plans including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies
- Managed psychotropic medications under supervision
- Provided supportive therapy and patient education
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Walden University (2024-12)
