Elizabeth Muthee
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with with six years of Nursing experience of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. I am
Organized and a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
SALHN
01.2024 - Current
- Delivering quality care to patients experiencing mental health challenges
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
Enrolled Nurse OPMHS
South Adelaide Local Health Network
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Caring for consumers living with dementia who experience associated behavioral and psychological symptoms at very severe to extreme levels
- Working with older persons and their families where there are multiple complexities and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Providing emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Offering comprehensive nursing care that is consistent with consumers' care plan
- Assessing consumers' vital signs, changes in behaviors, recognizing clinical deterioration, and escalating concerns to RN and MO
Enrolled Nurse
Clayton Church Homes
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Team leadership role in supporting a team of Care Workers in a Memory support unit in Residential Aged Care.
- Completed all paperwork required including ACFI
- Facilitated patient care, coordinated admissions, and problem-solving on the unit
- Problem-solved with colleagues to achieve solutions
- Managed conflicts and escalated issues between staff, families, and other parties
- Managed the rosters for staff after-hours
Personal Care Worker
Estia Health
04.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked to the best of my ability with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimum care to residents
- Assisting residents with mobility, personal hygiene and getting dressed, and assisting with eating
- Supporting residents with social support
- Completing physical exercises with residents
- Monitoring the health and well-being of residents and reporting any changes or concerns to Registered Nurses
- Keeping records and reporting to other healthcare professionals
Education
Masters - Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2025
Master of Clinical Nursing - Nursing
University of Adelaide
12.2023
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Careers Australia
06.2015
Bachelor Of Commerce - Marketing
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture and Technology
12.2010
Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Honesty and Integrity
- Motivated Attitude
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate and caring
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
SALHN
01.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse OPMHS
South Adelaide Local Health Network
05.2021 - 12.2023
Enrolled Nurse
Clayton Church Homes
01.2017 - 04.2021
Personal Care Worker
Estia Health
04.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Clinical Nursing - Nursing
University of Adelaide
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Careers Australia
Bachelor Of Commerce - Marketing
Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture and Technology
Masters - Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
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