Erickson Cabassa
Philadelphia
Summary
Attentive registered nurse with a polished demeanor in high-stress situations. Collaborative leader and team player, adept at supporting colleagues. Proficient in care assessments, patient education, and records management. Promotes active listening, and dynamic time management skills. Five years of experience working in behavioral health. Compassionate Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional direct patient care and client education to enhance recovery outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia
06.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and monitored progress.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Crisis Response Nurse
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Assessed patient needs during crisis situations.
- Administered emergency care according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective response strategies.
- Educated patients and families on crisis management techniques.
- Coordinated transportation for patients requiring urgent care interventions.
- Participated in debriefings to evaluate response effectiveness and areas for improvement.
- Provided emotional support and counseling services to individuals who had experienced trauma or loss.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis, medications and lifestyle modifications needed to manage their condition.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques when managing volatile situations.
- Prescribed medication to treat acute symptoms of psychiatric illnesses or substance abuse disorders.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
Quakertown
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients in both individual and family settings.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Conducted assessments, developed treatment plans, and monitored progress.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations, or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow-up appointments with primary care physicians or psychiatrists.
- Provided counseling services for individuals, couples, or families experiencing difficulties related to behavioral health conditions or life circumstances.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Friends Hospital
Philadelphia
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Philadelphia
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in behavioral health settings.
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed individualized care plans for treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted mental health assessments to identify needs and risks effectively.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options and wellness strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques during acute psychiatric emergencies.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital
Allentown
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories, and coordinated treatment plans with multidisciplinary team members.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance, and the efficacy of medications.
- Implemented behavioral management interventions to defuse and de-escalate volatile situations.
- Monitored behavioral and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions with an assigned patient load.
- Promoted self-efficacy and self-management plans to stabilize behaviors.
Nurse Educator
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Allentown
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Assessed student performance through observation, testing, and evaluation methods.
- Provided feedback to the nursing staff on their performance during clinical practice sessions.
- Organized continuing education opportunities for nurses to maintain professional competency standards.
- Researched best practices in nursing education, developing strategies to improve learning outcomes.
- Coordinated activities related to clinical simulations and laboratory exercises for students.
- Created customized lesson plans based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
- Monitored students' progress throughout the program, and provided additional assistance when needed.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PABachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Bethlehem08.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Louis E. Dieruff High School
Allentown06.2015
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Substance abuse treatment
- Client Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Problem-solving abilities
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Crisis Response Nurse
Penn Medicine
09.2024 - 01.2026
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
06.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Health Network
07.2023 - 07.2024
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Fairmount Behavioral Health System
11.2022 - 07.2023
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Friends Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Educator
St. Luke's School of Nursing
12.2020 - 06.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High School Diploma -
Louis E. Dieruff High School
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University