Seasoned Clinical Nurse specialist with more than ten years' nursing experience and success in providing exceptional care to patients. Expert in all aspects of mental health patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused care. Accomplished in improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and nursing staff performance. Proficient in effectively using Psolis and Bossnet to manage patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
East Metropolitan Health Service
Perth, WA
04.2022 - Current
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Conduct assessments either as a rostered triage officer or Care Coordinator in the community
Conducts mental health assessments either as the rostered triage nurse or as a case manager in the community.
Provides clinical management of complex cases, including follow up treatment.
Actively manages a portfolio related to the development and implementation of clinical processes and systems that support ‘best practice’. This could either be in risk management, OSH, case management review/audit, MH program pathways, or other as negotiated with the Clinical Coordinator.
Develop and promote community initiative regarding adult mental health issues
Implement and evaluate appropriate education and training for other service providers.
Liaise and support GP and other governmental and non-governmental agencies regarding management of adult mental health issues
Promotes effective and flexible working relationships and maintains line of communication with relevant staff and agencies, including General Practitioners.
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Western Australia Country Health Services (WACHS)
Narrogin, WA
04.2019 - 03.2022
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Identities unsafe practices, formulates, recommends and implements appropriate corrective action and evaluates changes.
Ensures nursing practice and clear documentation maintained to ensure the Mental Health Act regulations and other legislation processes are followed.
Promotes effective and flexible working relationships and maintains line of communication with relevant staff and agencies, including General Practitioners.
Clinical Facilitator
Curtin University Of Technology
Perth, WA
01.2018 - 12.2021
Maintaining positive relationships with healthcare agencies to enhance student learning experience
Assist students to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for effective practice within the clinical environment as entry level nurses
Model positive behaviours for students
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
Team Leader Manager
International Health & Medical Services
Nauru, Nauru
06.2018 - 03.2019
Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
Assessing and planning nursing care for refugee children
Ensured that care was delivered within the immigration detention centre to all children according to the Australian standards for medical facilities.
Managed and lead the day to day operation of the CAMHS team in consultation with the Health Service Manager
Developed, maintained and improved relationship between the health centre and all internal and external service providers.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues regarding safety of children
Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Perth, WA
05.2015 - 03.2019
Provide mental health nursing care to acutely unwell youth, mothers and babies and adults.
Supporting safe, compassionate and patient centred care in collaboration with the patient’s families and multi-disciplinary team.
Lead, mentor and precept junior and student nurses.
Coordinate shifts when called upon to do so by my manager.
Handle patient assessment, planning facilitation and evaluation of care delivery.
Uphold all hospital policies including confidentiality and infection control.
Establishing care requirements for individual patients by establishing personal rapport with the patients
Lecturer
Education Training And Employment College
Perth, WA
08.2017 - 12.2017
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Assist overseas qualified nurses in embracing the knowledge and the skills required to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia
Support nurses transition from their countries to Australia
Teach the curricula for the bridging nurse course
Enrolled and Registered Nurse
Graylands Mental Health Hospital
Perth, WA
02.2012 - 04.2015
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Provided evidence based care to patients, administering medication and providing daily support.
Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care and treatment.
Upheld all hospital policies and procedures
Provide excellent evidence based care to patients and adhering to their care plans’
Uphold all standards and policies, including ethics, infection control and competency standards.
Maintain documentation of changes in patients’ condition and complete clinical documentation at the end of every shift.
Administer medication safely and timely.
Participate in ongoing safety and quality improvements including audits reviews and drills
Participated in the Mental Health Tribunal for allocated patients
Handled clinical documentation for allocated patients during every shift
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
11.2022
Master of Arts - Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA
12.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Clinical Leadership
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
07.2014
Associate of Science - Diploma in Nursing
Pilbara Tafe
Pilbara, Western Australia
11.2011
Skills
Treatment Program Modifications
Treatment Program Planning
Care Quality Assessments
Health Promotion
Practice Standards Implementation
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Acute and Chronic Mental Health Issues
Managing Physical Health issues for mental health consumers
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
East Metropolitan Health Service
04.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Western Australia Country Health Services (WACHS)
04.2019 - 03.2022
Team Leader Manager
International Health & Medical Services
06.2018 - 03.2019
Clinical Facilitator
Curtin University Of Technology
01.2018 - 12.2021
Lecturer
Education Training And Employment College
08.2017 - 12.2017
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Fiona Stanley Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2019
Enrolled and Registered Nurse
Graylands Mental Health Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Charles Darwin University
Master of Arts - Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health
University of Notre Dame Australia
Master of Science - Nursing Clinical Leadership
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Edith Cowan University
Associate of Science - Diploma in Nursing
Pilbara Tafe
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