Anna Thompson
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Mental health clinician with a strong background in community psychiatry. Keen to further develop clinical skills and broaden experience in the AOD sector, providing compassionate, recovery-focused care to individuals affected by addiction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Alfred Health
Alma Road Community Care Unit
05.2021 - Current
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care that aligns with the objectives, policies, and guidelines of the Nursing Division at Alfred Health.
- Conduct mental state examinations and risk assessments for individuals with mental illness
- Administer medications, monitor for side effects, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Support clients in accessing community resources, build strong networks within the community, and reduce social isolation by promoting engagement in local activities.
- Apply clinical knowledge to develop and document comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs, aiming to minimize risks within the least restrictive environment.
Assistant in Nursing
Alfred Health
The Alfred
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Represented Alfred Health at their COVID-19 Clinic by instructing patients how to self-swab correctly in a safe and hygienic manner
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and patient's families
- Engaged with patients and building rapport on an interpersonal level while effectively maintaining professionalism
- Working safely and efficiently by adhering to The Alfred's health and safety policies and procedures while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and responsibilities.
Computer Clerk - Patient Services
Cabrini Hospital
Brighton, VIC
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Review and collation of medical histories while adhering to policies and procedures of Cabrini Health
- Preparation and filing of all patient paperwork needed for theatre cases
- Arranging patient file documentation, completion of admission forms and obtaining patient consent
- Managed reception duties, including answering phone calls, operating the switchboard, bookkeeping, and performing general administrative tasks.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
Education
Graduate Nurse Program - Mental Health Stream
Alfred Health
Melbourne, VIC05-2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC10-2020
Key nursing competencies
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current nursing license.
- Able to independently manage a full patient load, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Proficient in assessing and managing both physical and psychological deterioration effectively.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrated through clinical placements and employment experiences.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Word & Excel, Patient Administration Software (PAS), and Cerner Power-Chart.
- In-depth understanding of Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022), the NSQHS Standards and National Mental Health Standards.
Accomplishments
- Worked alongside Calum Fahey (SRC) with compiling and editing the newsletter for the ARCC Journal - Autumn 2022 Edition.
- Co-facilitated the weekly Sensory Modulation groups with Rhiannon Makdissi (OT).
- Secondary case managed clients at ARCC completing all necessary assessment paperwork and presented both 6 week and 91-day assessments at Clinical Review for treating team.
- Successfully passed all academic assignments and education modules in completion of my Graduate Nurse Program at Alfred Health.
Registration
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full AHPRA Registration
NMW0002434742
Timeline
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Alfred Health
05.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Alfred Health
01.2020 - 05.2021
Computer Clerk - Patient Services
Cabrini Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
Graduate Nurse Program - Mental Health Stream
Alfred Health
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University