BOLANLE BELLO, RN, LNP

25751 149th Road, Rosedale, New York 11422

718.723.6158
718.812.2655
bbell2000@hotmail.com

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Licensed Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated accomplishments in medical case ma
nagement, critical care, and utilization management within managed and acute car
e environments. Proven clinical proficiency in performing thorough patient asses
sments and caring for a broad-range of acute and chronically ill patients with p
sychiatric/mental disorders.
- Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapp
ort with patients and families.
- Follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, perso
nal observation, and intuition.
- Ensure of quality care and open lines of communication between all membe
rs of the health-care team.
- Maintain competency in all treatment modalities and in providing the bes
t possible patient care.

KEY STRENGTHS
- PATIENT RELATIONS
- CLINICAL REVIEW
- PATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT
- CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
- CLINICAL CASE ANALYSIS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BEACH TERRACE CARE CENTER | LONG BEACH, NY

REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR (PART TIME) 2001-PRESENT
- Collectively assess and treat/refer emergencies as well as investigate a
ll documented incident for risk management of patients suffering from traumatic
brain injuries, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other sub-acute a
s well as chronic conditions.

MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER | BRONX, NY

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER 2008-2010
- Performed all aspects of nursing, such as providing care to adults and a
dolescents with a wide-variety of psychiatric disorders, including some with dev
elopmental abilities (disabilities)and mentally ill chemical abusers (also known
as MICA).
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and management of medicati
ons for prevention or treatment of psychiatric disorders.
- Strictly assessed patients before admission and upon discharge of patien
ts who have met their discharge condition goals, and psychosocial assessments fr
om available data recorded during confinement, which included interviews with pa
tients and family with interdisciplinary associate.
- Ensured utmost confidentiality and sensitivity of every patient record a
nd history in accordance with hospital and social services policies.
- Developed ongoing connection and networking relationship by participatin
g in patient-focused conferences and other internal/external conferences through
leadership and team building skills.
- Closely participated in departmental programs involving quality improvem
ent, statistical reporting, continuing education, staff meetings, and other rela
ted assigned duties.

STAFF NURSE ~ PSYCHIATRIC CENTER/DIVISION

BROOKLYN CHILDREN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | BROOKLYN, NY 2007-2008
BRONX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | BRONX, NY 2006-2007
- Administered admission/discharge of patients, patients’ medication, and trea
tment plan meeting of interdisciplinary in order to discuss treatment modalities
of each patient.

WOODHULL MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | BROOKLYN, NY

NURSE INTERN IN PSYCHIATRIC DIVISION 2006-2008
- Performed full spectrum of nurse’s functions, including interview, evaluatio
n, and assessment of patients in the emergency room with various kinds of psychi
atric disorders in order to determine treatment modalities in terms of admission
or discharge and the appropriate medications.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCES

STAFF RN ~ NEURO/SURGICAL ICU
KING COUNTRY HOSPITAL, BROOKLYN, NY | 2004-2006
STAFF RN ~ SURGICAL ICU
WOODHULL MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY | 1999-2004
UNIT CHARGE NURSE ~ NURSING HOME
SHORE VIEW NURSING HOME, BROOKLYN, NY | 1998-1999

OTHER EXPERIENCE
SECURITY GUARD
HOMELESS SHELTER ~ BURNS INTERNATIONAL SECURITY | BROOKLYN, NY | 1993-1997

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, SPECIALIZATION IN PSYCHIATRY (2008)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (2003)
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY ~ SCHOOL OF NURSING, STONY, NY
LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER IN PSYCHIATRY | STATE OF NEW YORK
LICENSED REGISTERED NURSE | STATE OF NEW YORK
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL ~ HONOR SOCIETY OF NURSING
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION

CONFERENCES
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, MASTER CLASSES:
– 13 CONTACT HOURS | HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | APR 2010
– 17.5 CONTACT HOURS | NEURON EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE | MARYLAND, DC | OCT 2009

TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS OFFICE SUITE ~ WORD, POWER POINT