Marita Sher Gibrilla
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in behavioral health, acute care, and long-term care settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and advocacy for diverse adult and geriatric populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to adult behavioral health patients in an acute hospital setting
- Conduct thorough mental health and risk assessments, including suicide and violence risk screening
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care to ensure patient and staff safety
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
Behavioral Health Nurse
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Assessed patients' medical and emotional status and developed appropriate nursing diagnoses
- Recommended evidence-based treatment interventions in collaboration with the care team
- Actively consulted with behavioral health professionals to design and implement individualized treatment plans
- Administered psychotropic and other prescribed medications, closely monitoring and documenting therapeutic and adverse reactions
Geriatric Charge Nurse
Broadmead Longterm Care
06.2015 - 12.2024
- Managed a caseload of 25+ clients, providing patient education and administering medications including oral, transdermal, and injectable therapies
- Advocated for patients' clinical and personal needs, promoting quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on clinical techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Coordinated unit-wide nursing care through staff assignments, physician rounding, order monitoring, and communication with ancillary departments
Behavioral Health Nurse
Sheppard Pratt
10.2010 - 02.2020
- Delivered professional, patient-centered care to diverse psychiatric patient populations
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD01-2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Inpatient treatment coordination
- Substance abuse treatment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Mental health counseling
- Care plan development
Certification
Basic Life Support
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Behavioral Health Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Nurse
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2024
Geriatric Charge Nurse
Broadmead Longterm Care
06.2015 - 12.2024
Behavioral Health Nurse
Sheppard Pratt
10.2010 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College