Abila P Benazea
Salem,USA
Summary
A Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ( AGPCNP-BC ), A psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 19 years of nursing experience in a wide-ranging clinical setting; demonstrated ability to provide excellent patient-centered/ telehealth provider by diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, collaborating with members of a multidisciplinary team to develop care and treatment plans, evaluating diagnostics data to enhance medical care plans, and promoting patient education.
Offering compassionate patient care and strong foundation in mental health principles, eager to develop in supportive environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp and apply critical psychiatric concepts and therapeutic techniques. Ready to use and develop clinical skills and patient-centered approaches in PMHNP role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Vista Healthcare Solution LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders and substance use disorders- MAT
- I use a variety of interventions, including psychotherapy, medication management, and behavioral interventions
- Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders and substance use disorders
- Led psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples, families, or groups to address emotional challenges and promote overall wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes with detailed assessment and personalized care plans for individuals suffering from severe mental health disorders.
Nurse Practitioner
New Horizon Medical
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
- Outpatient Opioid, and alcohol addiction program with Medically Assisted Treatment( MAT) with counselling which has proven to be very effective
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner
TEAM HEALTH
01.2019 - 01.2023
- As a post, Acute care nurse practitioners examine, diagnose, and treat patients with severe illnesses and injuries via telemedicine technology
- Assess patient conditions, educate patients and family members about medical options, prescribe medications and treatments, and perform other duties to support patients
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
IPC/ TEAM HEALTH
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Maintaining and practicing in accordance with nurse practitioner guidelines per state and facility
- Providing physical assessment and diagnosis through direct and clinical care to patients
- Conduct interviews and collect and interpret diagnostics
- Provide physical examination, medication reconciliation, diagnosis, and health education
- Promoting a healing environment and adhering to ethical, regulatory accreditation standards
- Organizing and prioritizing tasks and referrals in a timely manner
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students, sharing clinical expertise and guiding their professional development while enhancing the learning experience.
Nurse Practitioner
TRINITY CARE ASSOCIATE
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Mental Health Clinic
- Completing physical and mental health assessments
- Track patients’ medical history and apply findings to mental health evaluations
- Administer and maintain control of drugs and medications
- Observe and report behavioral changes
- Coordinate efforts with relevant psychiatric services and programs
- Work with patients’ families to help improve the patient’s abilities
- Mental Health Clinic
- Strengthened patient safety measures, effectively reducing occurrence of self-harm or harm to others within treatment facility.
- Improved patient outcomes with detailed assessment and personalized care plans for individuals suffering from severe mental health disorders.
CURAHEALTH
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Conduct hospital rounds for medical and respiratory care as an an-patient nurse practitioner
- Performing physical assessment, diagnosing, ordering, and interpreting diagnostics
- Being involved in almost all care programs for patients with respiratory diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, asthma, COPD, transplantation, respiratory oncology, sleep disorders, cystic fibrosis, and ventilation etc
- Playing a crucial and specific role in providing patient care, education, and self-management within the programs mentioned above, monitoring and treating patients, and ensuring they agree on therapy
- Coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, including physical and occupational therapy
NAPHCARE
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: ESSEX COUNTY JAIL MIDDLETON
- Providing direct and indirect primary medical care to meet the physiological, physiological, and emotional needs of patients within the framework established by the correctional system
- Obtaining patient’s medical history and performing physical examinations to determine current health status and communicating all findings verbally and in writing
- Responding to and initiating care in the case of medical emergencies at facilities
- Participating in emergency planning, disaster programs, and drills
- Conducting rounds in the medical and Infirmary unit and making visits to patients’ homes and performing chronic care management under the established clinical guidelines
- Scheduling and performing laboratory and diagnostic procedures
- Assign and supervise junior staff and Ancillary staff
- Identifying patients health conditions and prescribing treatment based on the diagnosis and within appropriate and timely referrals
- Evaluating patients returning from offsite by the end of the next workday to review any information regarding the diagnosis, recommendations, and additional required follow-up treatments
- ESSEX COUNTY JAIL MIDDLETON
NEW EGLAND GERIATRICS
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Assessing current medications or psychiatric state review of all regular and PRN geriatric medications
- Monitoring psychiatric medications for effectiveness in responding to geriatrics
- Regulating psychiatric medications according to federal regulations
- Collaborating with psychiatrists or the attending MD as appropriate
- Recommending appropriate behavioral interventions for geriatric issues
- Consultation with the psychologist and the psychiatrist
RN
Bayridge Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Identifies and addresses client needs by conducting nursing assessments, developing nursing interventions, and providing nursing care by following professional standards and by program policies and procedures
- Assesses evaluates, and responds to changes in client conditions, documenting and reporting such changes to the appropriate person to assure prompt response to client needs
- Monitors and provides emergency medical care and daily medical treatments to medically compromised clients
- Provides medical monitoring of detoxification and utilizes protocols as ordered by providers
- Conducts and/or participates in clients’ admissions, discharges, transfers, and orientation to the unit as necessary and by program protocols
- Communicates with providers, transcribes orders, maintain controlled medication counts and document to maintain accurate client records
- Assures controlled substance count and syringe count as required by standards and ensures accurate records are kept in accordance with identified protocols
- Functions as the medication nurse as assigned
Education
PMHNP Certificate -
Wilkes University
12.2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
UMASS LOWELL
12.2019
BSN- MSN -
MGH-IHP University
12.2013
ADN’ RN -
EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY
12.2007
Nursing LPN -
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE
12.2004
Postgraduate Diploma - Marine Biology
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE
12.2002
BSc - Biology/ biochemistry
UNIVERSIRTY of YAOUNDE
12.2001
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medical evaluation
- Medication management
- Timely documentation
- Coordination of care
- Referral management
- Diagnostic ordering
- Diagnostic review
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Individualized treatment planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Volunteered 8 hours per month at [Shelter Name] to provide medical services for homeless individuals.
Certification
- Adult and Gerontology CNP-BC
- Psychiatric Mental Health PMHNP-BC
- Certified geriatric consultant (CGC)
- Current DEA active MA
- Trained an ED/Urgent care provider in EKGs, minor surgical procedures, and I&D
- ACLS/CPR certified
- Certified Cannabis prescriber (DPH – MA)
- Certified by SAMHSA as a Suboxone Prescriber since 2017
- Licensed in multiple states including (MA, NH, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, PA, VT, MI, OH & MD). I never had any issues with any of my licenses.
Leadership Experience
- Member of Massachusetts Association of Nurses
- Member ANA
- Member MCNP
- Member AAAPC
- Member Doctor of Nursing Inc
- Member GAP
- Member Psychiatric NP
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Vista Healthcare Solution LLC
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
New Horizon Medical
03.2023 - 12.2023
Nurse Practitioner
TRINITY CARE ASSOCIATE
01.2020 - 01.2022
Nurse Practitioner
TEAM HEALTH
01.2019 - 01.2023
NEW EGLAND GERIATRICS
08.2013 - 12.2014
Adult Nurse Practitioner
IPC/ TEAM HEALTH
01.2013 - 01.2023
CURAHEALTH
01.2013 - 01.2017
NAPHCARE
01.2013 - 01.2016
RN
Bayridge Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2012
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
UMASS LOWELL
BSN- MSN -
MGH-IHP University
ADN’ RN -
EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY
Nursing LPN -
BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE
Postgraduate Diploma - Marine Biology
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE
BSc - Biology/ biochemistry
UNIVERSIRTY of YAOUNDE
PMHNP Certificate -
Wilkes University
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