Earl Matthew Gallego De Leon
New Lynn,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in various healthcare settings across New Zealand and the Philippines. Possessing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Proven ability to provide comprehensive nursing care, develop personalized treatment plans, and foster positive patient outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a strong advocate for patient rights and wellness. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise and make a meaningful impact in healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Nurse
Planned Acute Care
05.2024 - Current
- Assess and triage individuals in crisis
- Develop and implement personalized care plans
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Administer medications and educate clients on their usage
- Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
Practice Nurse, Adult Community Mental Health Centre
Manaaki House Community Mental Health Centre
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Follow up of whai ora test results and communication with whai ora, whanau as appropriate members of the MDT and other health services where appropriate
- Undertake treatment options and carry out appropriate clinical interventions and procedures, including but not limited to counselling, advising, and providing information
- Health screening
- Lead the implementation of Equally Well initiatives in the CMHC, including physical health screening, use of PREDICT Participate in initiatives within the CMHC that are related to improving physical health outcomes, including education for service users and their families/whanau
- This includes individual and group interventions
- Maintain knowledge of local community physical health initiatives available to service users (e.g., from NGO’s), act as a key referral point and provide expert advice to the multi-disciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Mount Eden Correctional Facility
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Developing and maintaining respectful therapeutic relationships with people in prison
- Providing primary health care for people in prison, including screening, assessment, treatment, and health promotion/education interventions
- Planning and implementing care to improve health and reduce health disparity
- Upholding and advocating for the rights of people in prison as health consumers
- Providing respectful care where people in prison are encouraged to participate as partners in decision making and, as far as possible, in self-management of their health condition(s).
Registered Nurse
Adult Emergency Department/Clinical Decision Unit
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Practices in accordance with legal, ethical, culturally safe, and professional standards
- Maintains and develops own clinical expertise and knowledge in specialty nursing practice
- Fosters inquiry and critical thinking amongst colleagues to advance nursing practice and patient/client care.
Senior Healthcare Security Officer and Patient Support/Acting Team Leader
Emergency Department
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Provide a welcoming, professional, and helpful presence
- Carry out MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression) de-escalation and/or personal restraint when required and as directed
- Provide support for mental health patients, ensure their safety and well-being while in AED until reviewed by mental health team and to provide support during transfer AED to Te Whetu Tawera (TWT) Department.
Military Field Nurse
Civil Military Operations Group-Philippine Navy
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Dispatched in sick bays aboard Philippine Navy Vessels and ground-based regiments to assess health needs and provide quality and professional nursing care to all military personnel, their dependents, and authorized civilians
- Coordinated with government and private agencies, community leaders, and healthcare workers in the conduct of area assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of combined civilian and military health programs for qualified communities
- Provided appropriate nursing interventions and assisted in the performance of minor medical operations during the conduct of Medical Civic Action Programs (Medical/Surgical Services) in the community
- Performed general nursing functions as a member of the medical team during humanitarian relief efforts, disaster response, and combat support operations to affected communities and evacuation sites
- Assisted, monitored, and endorsed civilian and military patients during medical evacuations from the field/community to military and civilian hospitals via military naval assets/vehicles
- Conducted information drives to civilian and military personnel promoting health and wellness.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
02.2008 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
07.2007 - 01.2008
Education
Competency Assessment- Mental Health Setting ( approved by NZNC) -
Auckland, New Zealand03.2024
Competency Assessment Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses -
Auckland CBD, Auckland12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Davao City, Davao Del Sur05.2006
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology -
Davao City, Davao del Sur03.2003
Notre Dame of Marbel University- Highschool Department -
Koronadal City, South Cotabato03.2002
Mary Land Elementary School -
Koronadal City, South Cotabato03.1998
Birth Place
Koronadal City, South Cotabato, 9506, Philippines
Nz Nursing Registration No
305628
Apc Expiry Date
03/31/25
Personal Information
- Age: 39
- Citizenship: Filipino / New Zealand Permanent Resident
- Date of Birth: 03/12/85
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Dawn Bannister, Clinical Team Leader, Manaaki House & Primary Care Liaison Team, Te Kahui
- Te ihi, Manaaki House CMHC 15 Pleasant View Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072, 021 2459697 | 0800 570 651
- Kirstin Harrison, Health Centre Manager, Mount Eden Corrections Facility, Kirstin.harrison@corrections.govt.nz
- Jessa Terosa RN, Assistant Health Centre Manager, Mount Eden Corrections Facility, Jessa.terosa@corrections.govt.nz
Timeline
Community Mental Health Nurse
Planned Acute Care
05.2024 - Current
Practice Nurse, Adult Community Mental Health Centre
Manaaki House Community Mental Health Centre
06.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Mount Eden Correctional Facility
12.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Adult Emergency Department/Clinical Decision Unit
08.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Healthcare Security Officer and Patient Support/Acting Team Leader
Emergency Department
05.2019 - 03.2021
Military Field Nurse
Civil Military Operations Group-Philippine Navy
08.2012 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
02.2008 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
07.2007 - 01.2008
Competency Assessment- Mental Health Setting ( approved by NZNC) -
Competency Assessment Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology -
Notre Dame of Marbel University- Highschool Department -
Mary Land Elementary School -
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