John Kwesi Mensah
PLAINFIELD
Summary
An enthusiastic Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 2 years of experience enhancing mental health outcomes. Proficient in-patient care, tele-psychiatry, and mental health education, my experience in diverse healthcare settings has honed my ability to deliver clinical excellence. Leader in transitioning to digital health services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-
Stages Health & Wellness, LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Managed mental health services for a variety of patient groups experiencing severe mental illnesses.
- Prescribed and managed psychotropic medications while monitoring patient progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Perform thorough psychiatric exams, identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and evaluate risk factors.
- Improved therapy continuity with a 25% increase in patient follow-up rates.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse-
Hartgrove Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Performed continuing evaluations of mental and physical health needs as well as intake exams.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skill development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Offered direct treatment to people with emotional, mental, and drug use disorders.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions that promoted patient engagement and recovery.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-
Counseling Center of Illinois
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Offered complete mental health services, including diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Offered individual, group, and family treatment (e.g., talk therapy, CBT) as well as other types of counseling.
- Keep thorough and timely records, such as progress reports, evaluations, and invoices.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to address both physical and mental health needs of patients, facilitating comprehensive care.
Education
Master’s in Nursing/ Advance Practice Nurse -
Walden University
St. Paul, MN05-2024
Master’s in Nursing -
Marquette University
Pleasant Prairie, WI07-2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Excellence
- Tele-psychiatry
- Mental Health Education
- Disease Management
- Data Entry
- Patient Counseling
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner- 2025,
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification
- Advance Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-
Stages Health & Wellness, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-
Counseling Center of Illinois
01.2023 - 01.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse-
Hartgrove Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Master’s in Nursing/ Advance Practice Nurse -
Walden University
Master’s in Nursing -
Marquette University
INTEREST
Mental Health Awareness: dedicated to using education and advocacy to de-stigmatize mental health