Burgen Abejuela
Statesville
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with 14 years of dedicated experience in providing high-quality care to patients in mental health and addiction treatment settings. Demonstrated expertise in assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans to support patients in achieving optimal mental health and wellbeing. Skilled in crisis intervention, medication administration, therapeutic communication, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Known for building strong rapport with patients and families, advocating for their needs, and creating a safe and therapeutic environment. Committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing care and making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a high level of clinical competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences related to behavioral health nursing.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate nursing interventions while maintaining professional boundaries essential for ethical practice in behavioral health settings.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives within the behavioral health department, resulting in increased efficiency and enhanced patient care standards.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment through the use of evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing care, fostering emotional well-being and recovery for patients.
- Reduced instances of aggressive behaviors among patients by employing crisis intervention techniques and non-violent de-escalation methods.
- Contributed to a culture of safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols during medication administration procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Behavioral Health RN
Davis Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for patients with various mental health disorders
- Administering psychotropic medications and monitored their effectiveness and potential side effects in accordance with physician orders
- Acting as a patient advocate by ensuring their rights were upheld and their treatment goals were being met within the healthcare setting
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients by utilizing de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies
- Monitoring and evaluating patient responses to medication regimens, identified side effects, and adjusted treatment as needed
- Performing phlebotomy services, urine sampling, blood glucose monitoring
Registered Nurse- Psychiatry
Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health
07.2011 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Hospital in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
- Provided compassionate patient care and support to individuals with various mental health conditions in a psychiatric facility
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed care plans, and participated in interdisciplinary treatment meetings to ensure holistic care
- Administered and monitored medications, treatments, and interventions for patients under the guidance of psychiatrists and healthcare team
- Performed phlebotomy services, urine sampling, blood glucose monitoring
- Assisst and participates in staff training and orientation programs and facilitates learning bby helping learners (nursing students)to integrate the theories into practice in the clinical setting
- Hospital in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Registered Nurse- Psychiatry
Talay Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Mental health and rehabilitation center in Dumaguete, Philippines
- Proper assessment of different patients with their physical and psychological needs in order to provide correct and proper individualized care
- Managed incidents of violent patients through de=escalation techniques, psychotropic medications and physical restraints
- Ensuring the corect and safe administration of medications including injections and monitoring the result of treatment
- Maintained therapeutic millieu using acceptable standards
- Mental health and rehabilitation center in Dumaguete, Philippines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros College
05.2007
Associate in Marine Transportation -
Central Visayas Polytechnic College
03.2000
Skills
- Behavioral Health RN
- Clinical knowledge
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Assessment and monitoring
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem-solving and Critical Thinking
- Medication Management
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competence
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 05/01/24
- Management of Aggressive Behaviors, 09/03/24
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health RN
Davis Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse- Psychiatry
Al Masarra Hospital, Ministry of Health
07.2011 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse- Psychiatry
Talay Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2009 - 03.2011
Associate in Marine Transportation -
Central Visayas Polytechnic College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Negros College
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