Emily Claire Goodwin Self
Towradgi,NSW
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Mental Health (Adult and Adolescent), Substance Misuse, Forensic Mental Health and Brief intervention/Crisis Management speciality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
09.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Deliver nursing care that follows the principles of recovery orientated practice
- Deliver nursing care that adheres to the principles of trauma informed care
- Engage in therapeutic and professional relationship's
Nurse Unit Manager 2
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Attended MDT and referral meetings twice weekly
- Ran group programs for the young people on the unit
- Liaised with community CAYMHS teams, Department of education FACS always maintaining a high level of communication and professionalism.
Registered Nurse
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Unit Manager 1
The Forensic Hospital, Justice Health
09.2009 - 07.2019
- Worked as a registered nurse in a variety of inpatient settings within Justice Health
- Assisted with the move from the old Long Bay Prison Hospital to the new facility
- Provided expert advice and education to the Area Mental Health Services
- Currently working as a Nurse Unit Manager, Level 1 within the Forensic Hospital.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
04.2009 - 07.2009
- Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Conducted mental health assessments, statewide, wrote extensive risk assessment reports for the mental health review tribunal
- Provided expert advice to MDT's who requested an impartial assessment of civil clients with challenging behaviour.
Registered Nurse
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
07.2006 - 04.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Senior Substance Misuse Nurse
North Ease Essex Drug and Alcohol Service (NEEDAS)
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Worked as a G Grade (Band 6) Senior Substance Misuse Nurse for a statutory substance misuse team
- Responsible for assessment and development of individual care plans, acting as a care coordinator, monitoring and adapting programs of care, and liaising with agencies.
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Worked as a F Grade Community Psychiatric Nurse in addition to full-time role at NEEDAS
- Provided 24hr mental health access and assessment, conducted mental health assessments, and provided home treatment to prevent hospital admission.
Senior Staff Nurse
Peter Bruff Ward (Mixed Inpatient Acute Ward) North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
04.2001 - 06.2005
- Responsible for the assessment of care needs, development and evaluation of programs of care, and supervision/teaching of junior staff
- Acted as a keyworker to patients, administered medication, and implemented and evaluated care plans.
Staff Nurse
Finchingfield Ward (Inpatient Acute Ward) The Linden Centre
09.1999 - 04.2001
- Worked as a qualified Mental Health nurse
- Completed preceptorship and induction
- Acted as a D grade Staff Nurse for 12 months and was then promoted to an E grade Staff Nurse
- Similar roles and responsibilities as at Peter Bruff Ward.
Education
Certificate in Recognition and Management of Substance Misuse -
Essex University
Essex, UKCertificate in Preparing Educators and mentors in Practice Environments -
Essex University
Essex, UKEthical Care Control and Restraint- Instructors course -
Anglia Polytechnic University
Immediate life support course -
Resuscitation Council (UK) Essex County Hospital
First Aid at work -
Frinton school of First Aid
Basic Counselling Course -
Anglia Polytechnic University
Blood Bourne Viruses and safer injecting study day -
Mental Health Act update -
Anglia Polytechnic University
“It's a Family Affair”; Working together across adult and child services -
Dual Diagnosis Workshop -
Yearly VPM updates -
Justice Health
Management of Challenging Behaviour workshop -
Justice Health
No Degree - Teaching And Assessing
National Training Masters
Kiama, NSW05.2022
Anglia Polytechnic University
Essex, UK01.1999
St Mary's School for Girls
Colchester, Essex01.1995
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Clinical Documentation
- Counselling
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Documentation
- Nursing Consultation
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Trauma Recovery
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Ahpra Number
NMW0001317753
Personal Information
- Citizenship: British and Australian citizen
- Date of Birth: 07/27/78
- Driving License: Current NSW driver's license
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Information
I have recently completed The MWAC (Meditation-based Wellness and Compassion ) Facilitation Development Program . I am now facilitation mindfulness meditations and deep relaxation meditations for staff members of NSW health. This has been extremely rewarding and I can see the huge benefits that these practices can have on stressed staff members.
Timeline
Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Unit Manager 2
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
04.2023 - 09.2023
Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
07.2019 - 01.2023
Nurse Unit Manager 1
The Forensic Hospital, Justice Health
09.2009 - 07.2019
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
04.2009 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse
Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network
07.2006 - 04.2009
Senior Substance Misuse Nurse
North Ease Essex Drug and Alcohol Service (NEEDAS)
06.2005 - 07.2006
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
06.2005 - 07.2006
Senior Staff Nurse
Peter Bruff Ward (Mixed Inpatient Acute Ward) North Essex Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
04.2001 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse
Finchingfield Ward (Inpatient Acute Ward) The Linden Centre
09.1999 - 04.2001
Certificate in Recognition and Management of Substance Misuse -
Essex University
Certificate in Preparing Educators and mentors in Practice Environments -
Essex University
Ethical Care Control and Restraint- Instructors course -
Anglia Polytechnic University
Immediate life support course -
Resuscitation Council (UK) Essex County Hospital
First Aid at work -
Frinton school of First Aid
Basic Counselling Course -
Anglia Polytechnic University
Blood Bourne Viruses and safer injecting study day -
Mental Health Act update -
Anglia Polytechnic University
“It's a Family Affair”; Working together across adult and child services -
Dual Diagnosis Workshop -
Yearly VPM updates -
Justice Health
Management of Challenging Behaviour workshop -
Justice Health
No Degree - Teaching And Assessing
National Training Masters
Anglia Polytechnic University
St Mary's School for Girls
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