AMBER PIKE
Dangar Island,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient centred care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Health Professional
MindSpot, Macquarie University Health
07.2021 - Current
- As a Registered Health Professional at MindSpot, I am dedicated to leveraging technology to improve access to mental health services and have a proven track record of delivering effective, evidence-based care to patients with a diverse range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression and chronic health conditions
- With a focus on patient-centered care and continuous professional development, maintained the highest standards of excellence in all aspects
- Actively contributed to a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with colleagues to enhance patient care and achieve team goals
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Academic Marking
Charles Sturt University
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted academic staff with assignment marking for third year nursing student.
Registered Nurse, Sexual Health
Central Coast Local Health District
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in role modelling holistic, patient-centred nursing care, in response to changing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients while applying sound knowledge of sexual health care while performing STI and pregnancy testing, domestic violence screening, venepuncture, liquid cytology and microscopy duties
- Achieved quality patient care by contributing to team performance, ensuring staff adhered to safe practices, correct admission and discharge processes, and communication paths between all team members were of optimal standard
- Met accreditation, security, and compliance standards via comprehensive document management and electronic medical records storage
- Contributed positively to multidisciplinary teams, including Medical Officers, internal Counsellors and external stakeholders such as General Practitioners and Emergency Department.
Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme
University Of Technology Sydney
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided individual support and tuition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, nursing and midwifery students as part of a supplementary tuition project
- Shared knowledge, expertise and experience in anatomy and physiology, evidenced-based nursing, accountability and mental health nursing subjects
- Mentored and supported students, identified learning needs and obstacles to learning outcomes, and applied mitigation strategies to ensure goals were achieved.
Registered Nurse, Women's Health
Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Outreach work for clients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
- Outreach project for women recovering from substance use addictions.
Sexual Health Nurse
Headspace National Youth Mental Health
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Established sexual health clinic for young people between 14-25 years of age.
- Collaborated with Hunter New England Health.
- Enhanced professional skills in areas of mental health care and physical health nursing care.
- Designed and executed LGBTI support group.
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Central Coast Local Health District
01.2009 - 01.2011
- 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.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Practice Nurse
Ramanathan General Practice
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team
Education
Certificate in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy -
Metavision Institute
Berowra, NSW2017
Masters of Mental Health - Nursing
Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSW2015
Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice - Child, Family & Youth Health
Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSW2014
Bachelor of Nursing University -
University of Technology
Sydney, NSW2008
Skills
- Multitask : Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously
- Time Management : Able to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring that work is completed efficiently in high-pressure environments where quick decision-making is crucial
- Communication: Liaised with emergency services, multidisciplinary team, stakeholders, and administrative staff to negotiate clinical interventions and crisis responses, while delivering clear explanations to patients and their families, regarding treatment plans
- Governance: Dedicated to following policy and correct clinical pathways via ongoing professional development in evidence-based clinical management, diagnostic investigation, and pharmacological patient management
- Diversity & Inclusion: Highly developed understanding and ability to promote adherence to legislation, including the Health and Hospitals Network, Workplace Health and Safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation
- Cultural Awareness: Skilled and experienced in issues affecting diverse cultural groups to operate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
- Complex Case Management :Exercised clinical judgement in contributing to treatment plans, crisis plans, interventions and therapy, including acute management plans of complex nature
- Technology: Experienced in enhancing practice and patient flow, using electronic medical records
Accomplishments
- Training through MindSpot Clinic delivering digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care - Blue Knot Foundation
Affiliations
College of Mental Health Nursing
NSW Nursing and Midwifery Association
Timeline
Academic Marking
Charles Sturt University
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Health Professional
MindSpot, Macquarie University Health
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Sexual Health
Central Coast Local Health District
08.2017 - 09.2018
Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme
University Of Technology Sydney
08.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Women's Health
Leichhardt Women's Community Health Centre
04.2016 - 12.2016
Sexual Health Nurse
Headspace National Youth Mental Health
12.2013 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Central Coast Local Health District
01.2009 - 01.2011
Practice Nurse
Ramanathan General Practice
01.2009 - 01.2011
Certificate in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy -
Metavision Institute
Masters of Mental Health - Nursing
Newcastle University
Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice - Child, Family & Youth Health
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Nursing University -
University of Technology
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