Amanda Davidson
Oxenford,QLD
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registerd Nurse - Casual Mental Health Pool
Queensland Health Metro South
, Queensland
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Developed education materials about psychiatric illnesses for use by staff and clients.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Psychiatric Nurse
Western Inpatient Unit (Women's)
Footscray, Victoria
01.2023 - 07.2024
- maternity leave from November 2023 to July 2024
- Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualised treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medication, monitored effectiveness, and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Conducted group therapy sessions for consumers with various mental health issues.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal consumer outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of consumer progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies such as stress management techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Facilitated family meetings to promote understanding of the patient's diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Provided emotional support to consumers who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss ongoing cases and review relevant data points.
- Observed behaviour of consumers to assess their mental state and identify potential risks or safety concerns.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect changes in consumer conditions that require immediate attention.
- Implemented safety protocols such as suicide prevention measures when necessary.
Psychatric Enrolled Nurse
The Townsville University Hospital
Townsville, Australia
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Adult Acute Mental Health Unit 2021- December 2022 Full time, 80 hours per fortnight
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their family's condition.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Assessed consumer conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications according to treating team orders.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
Enrolled Nurse - Permanant Nurse Pool
The Townsville University Hospital
Townsville, Queensland
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure. Advised Registered Nurse if any concerns.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Enrolled Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
Greenslopes, Australia
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Ward 43 General Medical / Stroke ward – Permanent part time 64 hours per fortnight
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualised plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
01.2023
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE QLD - Greenslopes
12.2015
Skills
- Advanced administrative skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Excellent customer service
- Communication & listening skills
- Problem solving complex matters
- Willingness to take direction and learn
- Ability to deal positively with patient/consumer concerns or questions
- Ability to work in a team effectively
Nursingcompetencies
- Medication administration including S4 & S8
- All Intravenous medication and IV
- Pre and Post Operative care
- Assessment on patients
- Cannulation
- Cannulation and PICC line management
- Venepuncture
- IMER competent
- Current CPR & BLS
- First Aid
- Infection control
- Simple and complex wound management
- Patient education
- Injections subcutaneous and intramuscular
- BSL, Insulin management and administration
- Patient Vitals
- General Cares and nursing duties
- Covid-19 Vaccination Compliant
- CHIMA Documentation
- Consumer risk Assessments
- Mental State Examinations
- Attending psychiatry reviews and consults
- Attending mental health tribunals
- Mental health Visual Observations
- Depot administration and management
- Alcohol and Drug withdrawal management
- Outcomes for consumers
- Working with consumers who have challenging and complex behaviours
- Accommodation on discharge referrals
- Occupational Violence Prevention (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression)
- De-escalation Techniques Competent
- Working in Low Dependency Unit & High Dependency Unit
- Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practices
- Experience with Geriatric & Adolescent consumers
- Experience with Women's mental health including antenatal, postpartum depression and psychosis.
- NDIS Worker Screening
Ahpranumber
NMW0002003806
Additionalprofession
Enrolled Nurse
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse Division 1
References
- Shivani Burdak, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Western Inpatient Unit, Shivani.Burdak@wh.org.au, 0416659461
- Marissa Rossberg, Nurse Unit Manager, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, Marissa.rossberg@health.qld.gov.au, 07 44335487
- Ben Roper, Clinical Nurse, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, Benjamin.Roper@health.qld.gov.au
- Patricia Greenaway, Clinical Nurse, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, patrica.greenaway@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Registerd Nurse - Casual Mental Health Pool
Queensland Health Metro South
08.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Western Inpatient Unit (Women's)
01.2023 - 07.2024
Psychatric Enrolled Nurse
The Townsville University Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2022
Enrolled Nurse - Permanant Nurse Pool
The Townsville University Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Greenslopes Private Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Diploma of Nursing -
TAFE QLD - Greenslopes
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