Amanda Jenkins
Lakesland,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in community mental health environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to advance consumer care and optimise treatment outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NSW Health HNE Local Health District
12.2020 - Current
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on consumers acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough mental health assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying multidisciplinary team and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for adverse effects.
- Enhanced consumer experience through person-centred care and building/maintaining therapeutic relationships.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new staff members, and nursing or social work students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for consumers with complex needs.
- Worked autonomously, utilising clinical judgement, triage and risk management skills.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Newcastle Mental Health Service
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and improve consumer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with the GNACT, Newcastle Community Mental Health Team & the Mental health Call Centre.
- Triaged referrals based on acuity and ongoing needs.
- Arranged Medical Officer Reviews as needed.
- Liaised with the Mater Mental Health Centre, PECC and inpatient units as needed.
- Worked mostly autonomously making decisions based on evidence-based practice and utilising local policies and practices.
Registered Nurse
NSW Health HNE Local Health District
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying the treating team and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, person-centred care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying the treating team and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW03.2025
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW11.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Consumer Care
- Mental Health Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Consumer and carer education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship Building
- High level of autonomy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Symptom Monitoring
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Newcastle Mental Health Service
08.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
NSW Health HNE Local Health District
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
NSW Health HNE Local Health District
07.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Calvary Mater
02.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
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