Breanna Kent
Hillside,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 3 years of diverse experience in both community and inpatient mental health settings, caring for and working with consumers of all age groups whilst upholding a recovery orientated practice framework. Seeking to return to an inpatient environment that offers further professional challenges and the opportunity to enhance interpersonal skills. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitudes whilst upholding a trauma informed care and supported decision making framework.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted thorough MSEs to identify changes in mental state, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Leading multiple in charge shifts
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Responded to and handling numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of consumers and staff.
- Conducted intake assessments
- Was primary and secondary case manager for four consumers
- Contributed to improved team morale by demonstrating a positive attitude, supporting colleagues during challenging situations, and celebrating shared successes.
- Liaising with other services and community teams for admissions and discharges
- Improved consumer outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members and students
- One of the portfolio holders for “Joy in the Workplace”
- Built trust with consumers from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversaw care of suicidal consumers and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to help relieve depression and anxiety amongst consumers.
- Organised and managed a seclusion in ICA liaising with nurse in charge and fellow colleagues
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of consumers.
- Ensured consumer safety by closely monitoring behaviours, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Provided care for consumers post ECT treatment
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
Graduate Registered Nurse
Norther Western Mental Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitated group activities such as gym sessions, art therapy and music therapy
- ·Created suicide safety plans with consumers
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Was certified and performed venepuncture
- Escalated a patient's physical deterioration to the emergency department when required
- Completed admissions and discharges
- ·Attended and participated in mental health tribunals
Education
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC09.2024
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Venepuncture
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Hardworking
- Teamwork
- Listening
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Documentation
Accomplishments
Working with children Check
EMR training (Royal Melbourne) – August 2021
Venepuncture Competency – 30/09/2021
Sensory Modulation Training during Orygen rotation
Preceptor Training with RMH– June 2023
“Ray of Sunshine” workplace award 2022
Referees
Ross Yassine
Manager of Broadmeadows Community Care Unit
12-20 Talgarno St, Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9301 7777
Email: ross.yassine2@nh.org.au
Bronwyn Morrison
Team Leader of Broadmeadows Community Care Unit
12-20 Talgarno St, Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9301 7777
Email: Bronwyn.Morrison@nh.org.au
Karolina Cheuka
ANUM at Broadmeadows Community Care Unit
12-20 Talgarno St, Broadmeadows 3047
Ph: 9301 7777
Email: Karolina.Cheuka@nh.org,au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
08.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Northern Health
02.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Registered Nurse
Norther Western Mental Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)
La Trobe University
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