CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY
Dr. Ekwe is a multi-talented and board-certified PMHNP with over ten years of experience working in the mental health field in various capacities. I have strong relationship-building skills with patients and families. I am adept in evaluating chronically mentally ill patients across the lifespan and providing care coordination and medication management. I am also experienced in working with diagnosed patients and helping to provide holistic care in the psychiatric-mental health field.
Dr. Ekwe has also served as a preceptor to Walden University students specializing in mental health, using evidence-based practice and ensuring a high quality of life and improved patient outcomes across the life span.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Competent in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and treatment procedures of psychiatric-mental health illnesses.
- Management and prescription of psychotropic medications.
- Competent inpatient documentation, such as flow sheet charting and medication administration
- Proficient in Polysubstance Abuse/ Detox observation, Management, and treatment.
- Competent in emergency response procedures
- Proficient in Suicidal Protocol/Observation.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
DNP (Doctor of Nurse Practitioner): Walden University, 2021 to 2023.
MSN (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner): Walden University, 2018 to 2021
BSN, with five (5) honors: Chamberlain College of Nursing Arlington, VA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): University of District of Columbia, DC
Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA): University of District of Columbia, DC
Trained Medication Employee (2008 to 2010): SJCS
Bachelors in Biochemistry (1991 to 1997): University of Buea-Cameroon.
Police Inspector (2000 to 2017): Police Academy Mutengene-Cameroon.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Has worked as a Psychiatric Mental Health/Behavioral Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, and CRNP with Mediko Health, Inc. for close to three years. Has worked as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse at St. Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital Center, Washington, DC, for over five years. More than 15 years of correctional experience working with inmates with mental health and substance use disorders in various capacities: psychiatric nurse practitioner, psychiatric registered nurse, and psychiatric licensed practical nurse, and more than five years of experience working in a nursing/group home, advancing support and opportunities for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities through goal-oriented and evidence-based measures.
Dr. Ekwe is currently licensed in MD, DC, and VA and is CPR/BSL Certified.
