Alana McKaskill
Melbourne
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with experience working in acute medical and mental health settings with diverse age ranges and clinical complexities. Skilled in patient assessment, delivery of mental health interventions and care planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
10.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Disability Support Worker
Hearth Support Services
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Delivered care for children, adolescents and adults with acquired and developmental disabilities.
Education
Transition To Specialty Practice Program - Mental Health Nursing
Epworth HealthCare
Camberwell, VIC07.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC12.2020
Skills
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Disease Processes and Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Counselling
Affiliations
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Foundation (Victorian Branch)
Certification
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
10.2021 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Epworth HealthCare
01.2021 - 03.2022
Disability Support Worker
Hearth Support Services
02.2018 - 01.2021
Transition To Specialty Practice Program - Mental Health Nursing
Epworth HealthCare
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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