I am writing in regards to the advertised position of Registered Nurse. You will note from my attached CV I have solid grounding in both clinical psychiatry and a real-world exposure to practice. I pride myself on my maturity beyond my years and ability to relate to people from all walks of life. I am enthusiastic and passionate about my chosen area of work and the challenges involved. I take great pride working within a therapeutic framework and applying a holistic approach to my practice. My previous training and experience has prepared me well for working within psychiatric nursing, to which I have experience dating back to 2011. I have recently moved from Geelong to Melbourne and hope to work within your organisation regularly. I look forward to your positive response and demonstrating my capability at the interview.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Thompson.
Overview
Work History
Registered Nurse
Healthscope (The Geelong Clinic)
Geelong, VIC
2022 - Current
Acting ANUM on ward and TMS clinician
Ensuring that staff do not work outside their expertise and scope of practice
Overseeing client substance withdrawal and directing team in use of appropriate clinical interventions
Facilitating the implementation of operational strategies in line with the strategic directions and company policy and procedures
Supporting and assisting senior management in managing change, recognising implications of change and providing leadership for the change process
Developing an effective collaborative network across the multi-disciplinary team, enhancing care co-ordination and improved outcomes
Registered Nurse
Calvary St Luke’s Hospital (Calvary Clinic)
Launceston, TAS
2021 - 2022
Acting ANUM on ward
Directing staff in appropriate use of screening tools, assessments, policies and procedures
Mental State Examination, Risk Assessment and administration of psychiatric medications
Assessing clients prior and post psychotherapy and other psychiatric treatments
Monitoring staff workload and providing advice / assistance in promoting staff team work
Registered Nurse
City Mission (Missiondale Therapeutic Community)
Evandale , TAS
2020 - 2021
Sole registered nurse on site, working directly with residents/MDT, overseeing care of 34 bed rehabilitation facility
Assessing and responding to a wide range of medical, psychiatric and substance use related presentations and incidents
Designing and presenting group content material in the areas of health promotion, harm minimisation and other in the context of substance use/abuse
Attending and contributing to clinical review with the multidisciplinary team
Providing clinical support and oversight to junior staff on site
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Mission Australia
Launceston, TAS
2019 - 2020
Providing individualised and ongoing case management to clients struggling with psychosocial stressors within the community
Liaising with local community service providers and support services to achieve positive health outcomes
Case managing vulnerable children and families, liaising with child safety services in maintaining safety
Assisting clients in NDIS application and transition
Attending and contributing to regular case allocation meetings with external community service providers, in a leadership capacity
Overseeing case management within the team and providing advice and education on complex cases
Holiday Working Visa
International Experience Canada
2017 - 2018
Cultural experience and travel
Work-life balance
Worldly experience and fulfillment
Registered Nurse
Healthscope (The Melbourne Clinic)
Melbourne, VIC
2012 - 2017
Successful completion of The Melbourne Clinic Graduate Nurse Program
Acting ANUM on ward
Solving problems in regards to complex clinical and human resource issues that arise in the absence of senior management
Coordinating care of up to 24 patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting
Comprehensive mental state examination, ensuring mental, physical, psychosocial and emotional wellbeing for the clients
Comprehensive risk assessment and screening of the client, maintaining safety of the client, co-clients, staff and family
Assisting students, graduates, undergraduates and enrolled nurses
Undertaking supervision, support, feedback, direction and education to staff.
Ruckshana Davey (Rocky), The Geelong Clinic – After Hours Manager, 0438 051 175, Ruckshana.Davey@healthscope.com.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Healthscope (The Geelong Clinic)
2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Calvary St Luke’s Hospital (Calvary Clinic)
2021 - 2022
Registered Nurse
City Mission (Missiondale Therapeutic Community)
2020 - 2021
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Mission Australia
2019 - 2020
Holiday Working Visa
International Experience Canada
2017 - 2018
Registered Nurse
Healthscope (The Melbourne Clinic)
2012 - 2017
Nursing Scholarship
Lions Club of Westbury
Graduate Nurse Program
The Melbourne Clinic
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
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