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Comment: Wikipedia does not support the posting of personal autobiographies - clearly WP:SELFPROMOTION. Dan arndt (talk) 02:28, 29 July 2025 (UTC)
Nelson Agricola Bautista (born June 28, 1975) is a multi-awarded Filipino registered nurse, clinical educator, and advocate for nurse wellbeing. He has worked in healthcare systems across the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States. Bautista is known for his leadership in nursing education, his international recognition for healthcare worker wellbeing initiatives, and his contributions to professional nursing development globally.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Bautista was born and raised in Guiguinto, Bulacan, Philippines. Inspired by his father’s work overseas, he aspired to build a nursing career that would bring honor to his family.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude, from Dr. Yanga’s Colleges, Inc. (formerly Dr. Yanga’s Francisco Balagtas Colleges) in Bulacan. He worked as a student assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences and later as an office assistant after graduation.
Professional Career
[edit]Bautista began his nursing career in the Philippines and then worked in Saudi Arabia for seven years. In 2008, he joined Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, where he served for over 17 years. He held several leadership roles, including Clinical Resource Nurse, covering surgical wards, outpatient departments, VIP/Royal suites, and Endoscopy.
At Tawam Hospital, he led several major programs:
- The DAISY Award Program
- Nursing Preceptorship and Onboarding
- Staff Competency and Development Tracking
- Your Health First – a wellbeing program that received international recognition[1]
He was the Editor-in-Chief of Nursing Matters, Tawam Hospital’s internal nursing newsletter, and an editorial board member of NBRAS, the SEHA-wide quarterly nursing publication.
Bautista was also involved in the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence accreditation process, serving as the Wellbeing Standard Lead. He has been an invited speaker at international conferences, where he presented on topics including nurse wellbeing, digital education innovation, and clinical leadership.
In 2025, he migrated to the United States with his family and currently practices nursing in Maryland.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Bautista has received multiple local and international honors for his work in nursing leadership, wellbeing advocacy, and healthcare innovation.
| Year | Award | Organization | Location | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Health and Wellness Initiative of the Year | Healthcare Asia Awards | Malaysia | For the Your Health First wellbeing program | [2] |
| 2025 | Global Filipino Icon Award | The Global Filipino Magazine | UAE | Recognized as Global Nursing Icon of Excellence | [3] |
| 2024 | Top 10 Finalist, Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award | Aster DM Healthcare | India | Selected among over 78,000 global nominees | [4] |
| 2024 | Honorable Mention, AHA Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers' Wellbeing | International Hospital Federation | Brazil | For Your Health First wellbeing program | [1] |
| 2024 | Asia’s Modern Hero Award | Asia’s Modern Hero Awards | Philippines | For exemplary service and advocacy in nursing | [5] |
| 2024 | Top Healthcare Professional in the Middle East | The Filipino Times | UAE | For contributions to healthcare in the region | [6] |
| 2023 | Asia’s Pinnacle Award | Asia’s Pinnacle Awards | Philippines | Recognized for excellence in nursing | [7] |
| 2023 | Top Healthcare Professional in the Middle East | The Filipino Times | UAE | For contributions in nursing education | [8] |
| 2023 | SEHA Outstanding Nurse Award | SEHA - PureHealth | UAE | For leadership in clinical education | [9] |
| 2022 | Honorable Mention, AHA Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers' Wellbeing | International Hospital Federation | UAE | For Your Health First program | [1] |
| 2022 | 5-Star Rating – International Best Practice Competition | BPIR | New Zealand | For nurse wellbeing system innovation | [10] |
| 2021 | 4-Star Rating – International Best Practice Competition | BPIR | New Zealand | Early version of wellbeing program recognized | [11] |
Personal Life
[edit]On June 23, 2007, Bautista married Civil Engineer Bernadette Gregorio, who was his classmate in grade school and high school. They have one son, Inigo Gregorio Bautista, and currently reside in the United States.
He is the second of four siblings. His older sister, Renallie Bautista Estrella, is a public elementary school teacher. His younger brothers, Rizalito and John Justin, reside in Canada and the Philippines respectively; John Justin is a high school teacher.
Their parents are Renato Palileo Bautista of Guiguinto, Bulacan, and Lilia Ferrer Agricola of Libmanan, Camarines Sur.
- ^ a b c "IHF Awards 2024" (PDF). Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Healthcare Asia Awards 2025". April 11, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Global Filipino Icon Awards 2025". April 6, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024". Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Asia's Modern Hero Awards 2024". The Manila Times. August 19, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "The Filipino Times 2024 Watchlist Awards". September 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Asia's Pinnacle Awards 2023". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "The Filipino Times Healthcare Awards 2023". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
tft2023was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "International Best Practice Competition 2022". Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "International Best Practice Competition 2021". Retrieved July 29, 2025.