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Chloe Gallagher

Bennett Springs ,WA

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Nurse with hands-on experience in providing quality patient care and implementing treatment plans for individuals with mental health disorders. Skills include effective communication, crisis management, and therapeutic intervention. Notably contributed to improving patient outcomes by applying clinical knowledge and decision-making abilities in high-stress environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Nurse

leadcare
Derry , Northern Ireland
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help patients address common issues such as addiction recovery, anger management, grief counseling.
  • Supported family members during visits at the facility providing them information about their loved one's condition.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors.
  • Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Coordinated referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or job placement programs.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Nurse

larchwood
Derry , Northern Ireland
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
  • Assessed health condition of patients and developed individualized care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans for residents.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
  • Provided comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to established protocols.

Addictions Nurse

nhs grampian
Glasgow , Scotland
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.

Support Worker

MPA agency
Derry, Northern Ireland
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Agency
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
  • Delivered tailored support to clients with diverse needs, including those with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and learning difficulties.
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
  • Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.

Support Worker

Inspire
Aberdeen , Sctoland
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Supported clients with everyday needs such as toileting, cleaning, and feeding.
  • Performed various household tasks such as laundry, ironing clothes, maintaining cleanliness, and meal preparation.
  • Coordinated various daytime leisure activities.
  • Executed and recorded care plans.
  • Provided medication through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Mental Health Nursing

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen
10-2018

HNC - Health and Social Care

St.Marys College
Derry
06-2014

Alevel Qualifications - History, Double Award Applied Science

St.Marys College
Derry
06-2013

GCSE - English, Health & social care, Maths, Double Award Science, French, History, Learning for Life & Work

St.Marys College
Derry
06-2012

Skills

  • Therapeutic relationship
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Suicide prevention
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Assertiveness training
  • Empathy development
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Infection control
  • Wound management
  • Catheter maintenance
  • Medication administration
  • Palliative care
  • Nursing assessments

References

  • Jacqueline Kynoch, Deputy Charge Nurse, Royal Cornhill Hospital, Muick Ward, Aberdeen, jacquelinekynoch@nhs.net
  • karen kane , Manager leadcare agency , karen@leadcarenursing.com 02871876515
  • beverly simpson , nurse Larchwood , 02871359302

Timeline

Mental Health Nurse

leadcare
08.2023 - 01.2025

Nurse

larchwood
03.2020 - 06.2023

Addictions Nurse

nhs grampian
11.2018 - 01.2020

Support Worker

MPA agency
01.2016 - 01.2017

Support Worker

Inspire
01.2015 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Nursing - Mental Health Nursing

Robert Gordon University

HNC - Health and Social Care

St.Marys College

Alevel Qualifications - History, Double Award Applied Science

St.Marys College

GCSE - English, Health & social care, Maths, Double Award Science, French, History, Learning for Life & Work

St.Marys College

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