Damilola Adebiyi
Cobblebank,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) and Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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 customer service. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Forensicare Thomas Embling HOSPITAL
Melbourne, VIC
05.2022 - Current
- Apply the recognized nursing competencies and psychiatric nursing standards of practice
- Use an evidence-based practice approach to nursing
- Maintain the therapeutic milieu and utilize the social, emotional, and structural environment to Promote health
- Integrate security and therapeutic practices
- Develop a therapeutic relationship that is respectful of the patient's choices, experiences, and Circumstances
- This involves building on strengths, holding hope and enhancing resilience to promote recovery
- Utilize a planned systematic approach to providing care that is consistent with the mental, Physical, spiritual, emotional, social, forensic and cultural needs of the patient
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant legislation and application of legislation to nursing practice
- Use a range of therapeutic communication skills in individual and group contexts to promote the health of patients and demonstrate sound communication skills in recording and reporting information.
REGISTERED NURSE
Correct Care Australasia (Ravenhall Correctional Centre)
Melbourne, VIC
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Primary Care Nurse
- Triaged and provided primary healthcare service to prisoners with medical issues and mental health disorders
- Facilitated secondary and tertiary referrals with external providers
- Provided reception screening of prisoners
- Provided comprehensive assessment and development of case management plans for long-term prisoners
- Administered OSTP to prisoners with drug dependency
- Responsible for emergency first aid to any site staff, visitors, and contractors to the correctional facility
- Adhered to the company's policies and procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
REGISTERED NURSE
Bolton Clarke, RDNS
Melbourne, VIC
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Community Nursing
- Worked remotely/independently within geographical regions under the supervision of the care manager
- Implemented and monitored care of clients with mental health conditions alongside their careers
- Developed appropriate therapeutic and caring relationships
- Collaborated with health professionals to achieve client outcomes
- Participated in the development of a supportive environment with colleagues
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
REGISTERED NURSE
Austin Health
Melbourne, VIC
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Nurse Bank
- Worked within the scope of practice in accordance with legislation and policy
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Collecting blood, and other laboratory specimens and preparing for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition by tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Educating patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
REGISTERED NURSE
Allity Aged Care
Richmond, VIC
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided holistic and person-centered care to patients and families
- Dispensed and administered medication while following 'seven rights'
- Ensuring shifts are fully staffed
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Masters of Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
La-Trobe University
12-2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
12-2014
Skills
- Honest
- Accountable
- Respectful
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Patient counseling
- Patient Management
- Restraint Techniques/ Seclusion observation
- Active Listening
- Medication Administration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Referral Scheduling
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Discharge Plan Development
- Medication Management
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Appointment Scheduling
- Psychological Assessment Assistance
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Discharge Planning
Additional Information
Certificate of completion of HEPinar-Viral Hepatitis, Certificate of participation for Urology, HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, HLTFA211A Provide Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTFA311A Apply First Aid, Certificate of attendance for wound hygiene series: Convatec., Mental Health First Aid certificate, Knowledge Evaluation - Gastroenteritis Certificate, Clinical Transfusion Practice- Blood safe eLearning Australia, Certificate of Training - Predict, Assess & Respond to Aggressive/Challenging Behaviour.
Languages
English
Professional
Yoruba
Professional
Pidgin English
Limited
Timeline
REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Forensicare Thomas Embling HOSPITAL
05.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Bolton Clarke, RDNS
10.2019 - 10.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
Correct Care Australasia (Ravenhall Correctional Centre)
09.2017 - 01.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Austin Health
05.2017 - 06.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
Allity Aged Care
09.2016 - 09.2017
Masters of Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
La-Trobe University
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
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