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ADELANA T. SAWE​

Psychiatric Nurse practitioner

Language: English
Virtual Location: Telehealth
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Rachidetou Njoya

Therapist

Language: English
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In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Biography

Rachida Njoya

Rachida is a passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to provide psychiatric mental health care to people. With six (6) years of psychiatric experiences at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington DC (PIW) as a psychiatric Registered Nurse, she value the highly need for mental health services. Her desire is to help people who need a close touch and those who are suffering from different mental health disorders. Rachida works with ages groups from adolescents, adults, and older adults to provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and medication management. Her combination of medical and mental experiences help her to provide the best quality care to patients and follow up as needed. With the faith and the spread of God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing, she believes that she can help people to manage their symptoms and well-being.
“My desire is to develop a trusty relationship with clients in order to provide the best standard evidence- based practice and treatment using holistic, humanistic care, and counseling approach”.

Medical Education

December 2021 – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
May 2013 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University;
– Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George’s Community College, Largo MD;
– Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

EXPERIENCE

2014-2024 – Registered and Clinical Nurse
2023-Now – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Telehealth)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Wednesday
(In-person location)

Hours morning:

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hours Evening:

12:30 pm – 16:00 pm

Doctor`s Specialties & Service

  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

Awards And Honours

  • PMHNP-BC
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center DEA License in Maryland
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) ACLS and BLS (Life support)
  • American Heart Association Member of AMERICORPS, student in Service
  • Initial psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Evaluation
  • Medication management, psychotherapy care
    for adolescents adults, and older adults
  • Holistic and patient centered treatment plans
  • Coordination of care

December 2021 -
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

May 2013 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD

Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

  • Psychiatric assessment diagnosis
  • Medication management, and referral for mental health disorders
    such as anxiety, depression
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Substance abuse
  • Provide individual psychotherapy using evidence based-practice interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral
    Therapy (CBT),
  • DBT,
  • Interpersonal therapy, and supportive therapy.
  • Telehealth Services

702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

December 2021 -
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/PMHNP): Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

May 2013 -
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Washington Adventist University

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/General studies: Prince George's Community College, Largo MD

Bachelor in Economic Management Human Resources, University Dakar Bourguiba, Dakar, Senegal

> Active compassionate listening and building relationship.
> Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy skills.
> Commitment to wellness. Holistic and support care.

Biography

ADELANA T. SAWE

Adelana T. Sawe is a skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over eight years of experience in psychiatric nursing. She provides evidence-based mental health care to children and adults across the lifespan, combining comprehensive assessments, accurate diagnoses, psychotropic medication management, and psychotherapeutic interventions.

 

Adelana is committed to fostering a therapeutic alliance with her patients, promoting mental wellness, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans. She is passionate about patient-centered care, supporting individuals in achieving optimal mental health outcomes, and educating families to strengthen recovery and resilience.

“Promoting wellness and providing compassionate, individualized care is at the heart of my practice.”

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Walden University (2020 – 2023)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Stevenson University (2019 – 2020)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) – Baltimore City Community College (2014 – 2016)

EXPERIENCE

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Resonance Behavioral Health (Oct 2024 – Present)
  • Charge Nurse – Sheppard Pratt Health System (Jan 2017 – Nov 2024)
  • Registered Nurse – Carroll Hospital Center (Apr 2021 – Oct 2021)
  • Certified Medical Technician – Progress Unlimited Inc. (Jul 2015 – 2017)
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Providers Specialties & Service

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Medication Management
  • Individual Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Supportive Therapy)
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Holistic, Patient-Centered Care

Area of Expertise

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Across the Lifespan (Children & Adults)
  • Crisis Intervention & Management
  • Chronic Psychiatric Condition Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Care Coordination
  • Master Treatment Plans (MTP) & Treatment Plan Revisions (TPR)
  • Culturally Competent Mental Health Care
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – Jan 2024
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Aug 2016
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association – Jul 2015

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