ABOUT ME
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), founder of Btwins Mental Health Services, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership (DNP-HSL) candidate at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. With more than 15 years of mental health nursing experience across acute psychiatry, inpatient behavioral health, addiction treatment, state-operated mental health facilities, veterans’ mental health services, and outpatient care, I am committed to advancing safe, equitable, evidence-based, and patient-centered mental healthcare.
My clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. I provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder and advanced interventions, including Spravato® (esketamine), ketamine-assisted treatment, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant and complex mental health conditions.
As a clinician, entrepreneur, and servant leader, I am passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovation, quality improvement, and systems leadership. My practice is grounded in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, collaborative decision-making, and patient empowerment. Through the Blissipline framework, I encourage intentional habits, resilience, accountability, and sustainable well-being, helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and an improved quality of life. My professional mission is to strengthen mental health systems, advance healthcare safety, equity, and create meaningful change for the patients, families, and communities I serve.
CV/Resume
My resume showcases my educational achievements, clinical expertise, leadership experience, and ongoing commitment to advancing quality healthcare
DNP Scholarly Projects & Leadership Development
Here is a scholarly paper, showcasing my evidence-based scholarly work and leadership growth that advance quality, innovation, and healthcare excellence.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Here is a link to learn more about the clinical setting that supported my DNP practicum, where I strengthened my healthcare leadership skills, contributed to quality improvement measures for transformation, and advanced my professional growth as a nurse leader.
DNP ESSENTIALS
PROFESSIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO:
This section showcases artifacts and exemplars that demonstrate my achievement of the ten AACN Essentials domains and associated competencies that define Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education. Guided by the AACN Essentials framework, these experiences reflect my growth in scholarship, evidence-based practice, clinical leadership, quality improvement, and systems thinking. Together, they illustrate my preparation to lead innovation, improve health outcomes, and drive transformative change across healthcare systems.
DOMAIN 1
Exampler: 1 –MBAMAH-NURS 6603-The Future of Nursing 2020-2030
Exampler: 2- MBamah+Nurs6800 Organizational Culture Ming Map
Our Quality Improvement (QI) project provided an opportunity to apply foundational nursing knowledge to improve patient outcomes. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 1.1g and 1.1e, I enhanced my understanding of nursing’s historical influence on healthcare advancement and translated evidence from nursing science and related disciplines into clinical practice. By integrating current evidence into project design and implementation, I strengthened my ability to support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to quality, patient-centered care
Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
Domain 2: Person-Centered Care
Exampler: 1– BAMAH _DNP QI Project Proposal_FINAL_watermarked_4_14_26
Exampler: 2 MBAMAH+NURS8020-Influencer Map and Influencer identity
Our Quality Improvement (QI) project focused on patients prescribed second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), a population with complex healthcare needs that requires strong organizational and systems leadership to improve patient and population health outcomes. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 2.2c and 2.5j, I strengthened my leadership skills by developing evidence-based and innovative strategies aligned with current nursing science and the organizational, political, cultural, and economic realities of healthcare delivery. I also enhanced my interprofessional communication abilities through effective collaboration with team members using meetings, individual consultations, emails, and text communication to support project implementation and success.
Domain 3: Population Health
Exampler: 1– MBAMAH +NURS6800 Poster presentation and Elevator pitch
Through this project and related coursework, I developed competencies in assessing healthcare systems and leading collaborative efforts to improve population health outcomes. By achieving competency in Subdomains 3.1j and 3.2g, I evaluated the effectiveness of healthcare systems in meeting the needs of target populations and strengthened my leadership abilities by fostering partnerships with key stakeholders. Through quality improvement initiatives and population health activities, I applied leadership principles, enhanced interdisciplinary communication and teamwork, and supported collaborative strategies that promote improved health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Exampler: 1– citiCompletionCertificate_14929726_72695632
Exampler: 2 –MBAMAH-NURS 6286 Clinical Workflow Analysis
Our Quality Improvement (QI) project leveraged electronic health record (EHR) technology and data-driven resources to enhance patient care and healthcare outcomes. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 4.2h and 4.2j, I identified opportunities for innovation and practice improvement while evaluating gaps between organizational policies and current evidence-based recommendations. By analyzing workflow processes, proposing system improvements, and discussing policy-practice inconsistencies with stakeholders, I strengthened my ability to use informatics and technology to support quality care and effective clinical decision-making.
Domain 5: Quality and Safety
Exampler: 1– NURS 8050- MBAMAH UPDATE-QI Small Cycles of change-all cycles and series of cycles
Exampler: 2 Group 4 ICH or GCP-Meets NIH requirements.
The QI project provided an opportunity to apply quality improvement and patient safety principles to support system-level change. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 5.1j and 5.2i, I utilized national safety and quality resources to inform team-based improvement initiatives and designed evidence-based interventions to reduce risk and enhance patient outcomes. By analyzing performance data, developing improvement strategies, and evaluating outcomes through quality improvement methodologies, I strengthened my ability to lead initiatives that promote safe, effective, and high-quality healthcare delivery.
Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships.
Exampler: 1 Current Issues Presentation Team 2-GROUP PRESENTATION- NURS6603
Exampler: 2 MBAMAH+NURS 8050-Project update and reflection #1
As a Health Systems Leadership (HSL)-DNP student, I collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to advance quality improvement efforts and improve patient outcomes. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 6.3d and 6.4e, I directed interprofessional activities, contributed to team goal achievement, and facilitated collaborative workflow processes. I also engaged in self-reflection to recognize and address personal biases, enhancing my communication, leadership, and ability to foster effective teamwork across diverse professional disciplines.
Domain 7: Systems-Based Practice
Exampler: 1 VISITING FELLOWSHIP IN TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION OCTOBER 5-7, 2024
Exampler: 2 NURS8030+MBAMAH -Driver_Diagram_Completed
The Quality Improvement (QI) project strengthened my ability to evaluate the value and sustainability of healthcare innovations. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 7.2j and 7.3e, I collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to assess and communicate the return on investment (ROI) of improvement initiatives and applied evidence-based strategies to enhance system preparedness and organizational capabilities. By utilizing tools such as ROI analyses, driver diagrams, and strategic assessments, I developed skills in promoting innovation, operational effectiveness, and system resilience to support quality healthcare outcomes.
Domain 8: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Exampler: 1 MBAMAH-NURS 6286 Clinical Workflow Analysis
Exampler: 2 MBAMAH- NURS 6286 I02 E-health Evaluation Checklist-Tool_CB (1)
The QI project highlighted the critical role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 8.1k and 8.4f, I evaluated the impact of technology on clinical workflow processes and leveraged electronic health, mobile health, and telehealth systems to support efficient, ethical, and patient-centered care. By utilizing EHR data, appointment reminder systems, telehealth services, and technology-driven workflows, I strengthened my ability to integrate informatics solutions into clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Exampler: 1 MBAMAH NURS8040- QI 10 slide presentation
Exampler: 2 MBAMAH-NURS 6603- Critical Analysis
The DNP program provided opportunities to strengthen my professional identity and ethical leadership in advanced nursing practice. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 9.1i and 9.5f, I demonstrated ethical decision-making, accountability, and integrity in both clinical and leadership settings while promoting nursing’s unique contributions to healthcare. Through professional presentations, community engagement activities, and reflective practice, I enhanced my ability to advocate for the nursing profession and effectively communicate its value to interprofessional teams and the broader community.
Exampler: 1 VISITING FELLOWSHIP IN TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION OCTOBER 5-7, 2024
Exampler: 2 MBamah-NURS 6796-I01- Nursing Strategic Plan Appraisal
Throughout the DNP program, I actively pursued professional growth and leadership development to support lifelong learning and service to the nursing profession. Through achieving competencies in Subdomains 10.2i and 10.2j, I engaged in continuous learning opportunities, shared knowledge with peers, and strengthened my leadership skills through involvement in professional organizations and fellowship programs. These experiences enhanced my commitment to professional excellence, lifelong learning, and service-oriented leadership that advances nursing practice and healthcare outcomes.
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