HABEN GEBREHIWET
Edmonds
Summary
Registered nurse with 15 years of healthcare experience, specializing in mental and behavioral health nursing. Experienced in patient safety, crisis response, and interdisciplinary collaboration within high-acuity hospital and home-care environments. Dedicated to delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care that promotes emotional well-being and recovery while prioritizing safety for patients and staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Behavioral Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
Kirkland
05.2024 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in an inpatient behavioral health setting.
- Perform comprehensive mental status assessments, suicide risk evaluations, and ongoing behavioral monitoring.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation techniques to support patients in crisis.
- Administer and monitor psychotropic medications, assessing for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and case managers to implement individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu in accordance with facility policies and evidence-based practices.
- Document patient care accurately in health record while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Administered detoxification protocols for patients in a safe and supportive environment.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period.
Registered Nurse
Edmonds Care
Edmonds
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
Radiology Assistant
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Prepared patients for imaging exams by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort.
- Recognize changes in patient behavior or condition, and promptly communicate concerns to nursing and radiology staff.
- Responded appropriately to urgent and emergent situations, supporting patient and staff safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging exams according to established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Private Home Care Aide
Edmonds
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Delivered compassionate, one-on-one care to patients with physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living while promoting independence and self-esteem.
- Monitored mental and emotional status, reporting changes in behavior or mood to nursing staff.
- Assisted with safe transfers using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and EasyStand devices.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, providing calm, respectful, and patient-focused care.
Patient Transporter
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Safely transported patients between units while maintaining emotional support and reassurance.
- Assisted patients with behavioral or cognitive challenges by using clear communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Observed and reported changes in mood, behavior, or mental status to nursing staff.
- Ensured patient dignity, comfort, and safety during all transfers and transitions of care.
- Maintained patient rooms by restocking linens and supplies as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota North College
Hibbing, MN01.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA01.2020
Skills
- Mental Health & Behavioral Observation
- Therapeutic Communication
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Patient Safety & Risk Awareness
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Nursing Skills
- Epic Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Washington State Board of Nursing, 01/01/24
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Washington State Board of Nursing, 01/01/10
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/10 - Present
Languages
Tigrinya, Intermediate
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Mental Health / Behavioral Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Edmonds Care
03.2023 - 05.2024
Radiology Assistant
Swedish Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Private Home Care Aide
06.2014 - 09.2016
Patient Transporter
Swedish Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota North College
Associate of Applied Science -
Seattle Central College