APRN, PMHNP-BC , Doctoral (Current)
Chinenye Ezeudemba, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a passionate and driven Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student currently enrolled at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. Her quality improvement focus is to decrease anxiety symptoms among young adults ages 21-45 years with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in an outpatient mental health clinic in the Midwest.
Ms. Ezeudemba is on a mission to make a meaningful impact in mental health care, with a strong dedication to providing quality mental health services to underserved communities, driven by a deep-seated belief in the importance of accessible, equitable mental health care for all. She was born and raised in Nigeria, Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Ezeudemba demonstrated an early interest in the healthcare field, and this passion led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Sunderland, London, United Kingdom, where she excelled academically and demonstrated exceptional clinical skills. She developed a keen interest in mental health nursing during her undergraduate years. She was drawn to the complexity of mental health conditions and their profound impact on individuals, families, and communities, which sparked her determination to specialize in mental health care. Upon completing her BSN, Ms. Ezeudemba pursued a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, where she excelled in her coursework and clinical rotations, demonstrating a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of mental health care.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/provider, she currently provides patients with mental health services in an outpatient clinic, where she conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate mental health status, including psychological, emotional, and behavioral aspects.