Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
FNP CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
AWARDS & HONORS
Affiliations
Timeline
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Esther Owookade, DNP, FNP-C, RN

Bowie,MD

Summary

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice and 20+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including extensive leadership as a Case Manager. Demonstrated ability to lead RN teams, manage high-risk patient populations, and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across home health, primary care, and psychiatric settings. Skilled in diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and collaborating in interdisciplinary teams. Seeking a dynamic FNP role to transition fully into provider-level care and improve health outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
12.2024 - Current
  • Performed in-home health risk assessments as a licensed NP, supporting Medicare Advantage programs
  • Completed comprehensive physical exams and documented patient histories across diverse populations
  • Evaluated chronic and acute health conditions and coordinated care recommendations
  • Educated patients on lifestyle modifications, preventative screenings, and treatment compliance
  • Averaged 13 patient visits per day while maintaining high-quality, individualized care

Case Manager, RN

MedStar Home Health Care
10.2004 - Current
  • Managed an average caseload of 14 home health patients daily, delivering skilled nursing care and ongoing clinical evaluation
  • Led and trained RN teams to ensure continuity of care, compliance with evidence-based protocols, and documentation accuracy
  • Developed and updated individualized Plans of Care for complex patients with CHF, LVADs, cancer, diabetes, and chronic wounds
  • Performed advanced procedures including chemo hook-up/take-down, chest tube and endotracheal tube care
  • Provided patient and caregiver education to improve adherence and reduce hospital readmission risk
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans and ensure quality outcomes

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

University of Saint Augustine
St. Augustine, FL
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
05-2011

Diploma - Nursing

VTM Education Center
Washington, DC
01-2001

Skills

  • Primary & Preventative Care
  • Psychiatric Assessments & Referrals
  • EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, Homecare Homebase
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Collaborative Treatment Planning
  • Staff Leadership & Training
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

Certification

  • FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (2024)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – MD, DC, VA (2024–Present)
  • Registered Nurse – MD, DC (2012–Present)
  • Basic Life Support – Expires Nov 2026
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Expires Feb 2026
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Expires Mar 2026

FNP CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

FNP Practicum Student

Clinton Primary Care • Children First LLC • Columbia & Largo, MD

Sept 2022 – Dec 2023

  • Managed an average of 10 patients per day, 5 days per week in family medicine settings
  • Conducted physical exams, ordered/assessed labs, diagnosed, and developed treatment plans
  • Educated patients across the lifespan on disease prevention, chronic care management, and medication adherence
  • Utilized critical thinking to prioritize care based on acuity and performed safe medication administration

Psychiatric Clinical Rotation (FNP Practicum)

AlphaPoint Health, Washington, DC | June 2023 – Aug 2024

  • Provided mental health assessments, care planning, and medication monitoring for patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD
  • Observed and assisted in psychiatric evaluations for both pediatric and adult patients
  • Gained experience in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration in outpatient psych settings
  • Supported patient compliance with care plans and coordinated referrals for follow-up care

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Distinguished Student Award – Alpha Chi National Honor Society (2014)
  • Lifetime Member – Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

Affiliations

  • Member – American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Lifetime Member – Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
12.2024 - Current

Case Manager, RN

MedStar Home Health Care
10.2004 - Current

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

University of Saint Augustine

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Prince George's Community College

Diploma - Nursing

VTM Education Center

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