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OLAMIDE IPEAIYEDA

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chesterfield

Summary

Diligent psychiatric nursing professional with over twenty years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Demonstrated expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and medication management of psychiatric conditions, combined with strong therapeutic skills and empathetic communication. Passionate about delivering culturally sensitive, evidence-based care to underserved and diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings.

Professional with substantial background in psychiatric and mental health services, delivering impactful patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions, with strong focus on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in achieving results. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills. Experienced in precepting and mentoring NP and DNP students, supporting clinical skill development and professional growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Blogravic Health Services
05.2024 - Current
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders in patients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications across the lifespan.
  • Provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and crisis interventions as indicated.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and address urgent behavioral health concerns.

Nurse Practitioner MOD (Part-Time)

Central State Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Provide psychiatric assessment and medication management for adult and geriatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
  • Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies and determine need for higher level of care.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support stabilization and continuity of care.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult patients.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
  • Provide individual and group therapy and psychoeducation.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Preceptor – DNP & NP Students

Blogravic LLC / Clinical Practice Setting
05.2025 - 02.2026
  • Provide direct clinical supervision and mentorship to DNP and Nurse Practitioner students during outpatient psychiatric and primary care clinical rotations.
  • Facilitate the development of advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based treatment planning skills.
  • Guide students in performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic communication with diverse patient populations.
  • Ensure adherence to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards in clinical documentation, patient confidentiality, and scope of practice.
  • Deliver real-time feedback, formal evaluations, and competency assessments aligned with academic program requirements.
  • Teach clinical decision-making, differential diagnosis formulation, and safe prescribing practices.
  • Model interprofessional collaboration with pharmacists, therapists, primary care providers, and community resources.
  • Support students in integrating research, quality improvement, and population health principles into clinical practice.
  • Promote culturally competent, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care approaches.
  • Prepare students for independent practice, board certification, and transition into professional NP roles.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Henrico Department of Mental Health Services
11.2022 - 02.2026
  • Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnostic interviews for adult patients.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Charge Nurse

Central State Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2026
  • Supervised nursing staff and oversaw psychiatric care delivery.
  • Managed intake, assessments, medication administration, and crisis interventions.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and state regulations.

Mental Health Registered Nurse

University College Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2026
  • Provided inpatient and outpatient psychiatric nursing care for adolescents and adults.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

University College Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2026
  • Delivered comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care to patients across the lifespan.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Ladoke Akintola University
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001 -

Doctor of Nursing -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis across the lifespan
  • Psychotropic medication management
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Crisis intervention and stabilization
  • Psychoeducation for patients and families
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient advocacy and care coordination
  • Child, adolescent, adult, geriatric mental health
  • ADHD, mood, anxiety, trauma-related disorders
  • Cerner, AdvanceMD, Sapphire, Practice Q, Simple Practice

Psychopharmacology expertise

Patient health education

Mental health counseling

Individualized treatment planning

Suicide risk assessment

Clinical quality improvement

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatric evaluation

Diagnostic assessment

Forensic mental health

Outpatient mental health services

Quality improvement

Certification

RN License

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Preceptor – DNP & NP Students

Blogravic LLC / Clinical Practice Setting
05.2025 - 02.2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Blogravic Health Services
05.2024 - Current

Nurse Practitioner MOD (Part-Time)

Central State Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2023 - Current

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Henrico Department of Mental Health Services
11.2022 - 02.2026

Charge Nurse

Central State Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2026

Mental Health Registered Nurse

University College Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2026

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

University College Hospital
08.2006 - 02.2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Ladoke Akintola University
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
05.2001 -

Doctor of Nursing -

Walden University
05.2001 -
OLAMIDE IPEAIYEDAPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner