Georgia Elgey
Croydon,NSW
Summary
Registered Nurse (Level 5) specialised in Mental Health, Crisis Intervention and Patient Centred Care in high pressure environments. Expertise in developing and implementing effective treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to improving patient outcomes through comprehensive behavioural support strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Aged Care Mental Health
Frederic House, St Vincent De Pauls Society
Waterloo, NSW
07.2025 - Current
- Provided personalised nursing care, managing medications and wound care.
- Supported residents with mental health challenges, enhancing their care experience.
- Coordinated mental health referrals, improving intake efficiency.
- Regularly assessed residents' mental health in collaboration with psychiatric specialists.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated personalised behavioral support plans with healthcare teams.
- Executed crisis interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Educated residents and families on health conditions and treatment options for informed decision making.
- Mentored nursing staff, improving clinical practices.
Mental Health Intake Officer
Northern Sydney Primary Health District- Contracted Temporary Role
Sydney, Australia
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Coordinate intake and assessment for Mental Health referrals across Northern Sydney.
- Collaborate with Social Workers, Clinicians, Psychiatrists, and GPs to assess urgency and eligibility.
- Manage administrative tasks including data entry, email/phone communication, and referral documentation.
- Ensure confidentiality compliance under Privacy Act policies.
- Contributed to improved referral triage efficiency by streamlining staff allocation.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care, Full Time 2022-2024 then Casual from 2024.
St Leonards, NSW
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Delivered compassionate, recovery-oriented nursing care within mood disorder and AOD units.
- Monitored detoxification and withdrawal symptoms, administering and evaluating medication effectiveness.
- Implemented crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies, escalating care appropriately to maintain patient safety.
- Completed comprehensive clinical documentation, including progress notes, admissions, and discharge summaries in line with MH standards.
- Supervised and supported nursing students and new staff, strengthening clinical capability and safe practice.
- Acted as Nurse in Charge, providing leadership, coordinating team workflows, and managing clinical risk during shifts.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
HealthEcare, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
Woy Woy, NSW
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered individualised, recovery-oriented care for patients with mood disorders & AOD, enhancing engagement and treatment outcomes.
- Conducted MSE's, vital signs monitoring, and ECGs, alongside medication reviews to support safe, effective care.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalised care plans, improving continuity and patient outcomes.
Food & Beverage Roles
01.2015 - 12.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Centralis Home Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Support Worker
Discover Nursing Australia
01.2020 - 12.2021
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW01-2021
Completion of 2 Year New Graduate Mental Health Rotation -
Northside Clinic
01-2023
Certificate III in Tourism, Travel and Events -
TAFE NSW
01-2018
High School Certificate -
Model Farms High School
01-2018
Skills
- Patient Advocacy & recovery orientated care
- Therapeutic communication & patient education
- Crisis de-escalation & behavioural support planning
- Mental Health Assessment, Risk Assessment & safety Planning
- Medication administration, monitoring & psychotropic reviews
- Detoxification and withdrawal monitoring (AOD)
- Emergency response in acute mental health & aged care settings
- Clinical Documentation and legal/mental health compliance
- Referral coordination & continuity of care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and team leadership
- Geriatric Mental Health & Complex comorbidity management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Aged Care Mental Health
Frederic House, St Vincent De Pauls Society
07.2025 - Current
Mental Health Intake Officer
Northern Sydney Primary Health District- Contracted Temporary Role
01.2025 - 07.2025
Mental Health Registered Nurse
HealthEcare, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care, Full Time 2022-2024 then Casual from 2024.
02.2022 - 03.2025
Assistant in Nursing
Centralis Home Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Support Worker
Discover Nursing Australia
01.2020 - 12.2021
Food & Beverage Roles
01.2015 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Completion of 2 Year New Graduate Mental Health Rotation -
Northside Clinic
Certificate III in Tourism, Travel and Events -
TAFE NSW
High School Certificate -
Model Farms High School
Selected Clinical Placements
- Concord Hospital ICU – Acute monitoring, ADL support, medication administration
- Cobham Juvenile Centre – Assisted with juvenile mental health assessments
- Westmead Private – Recovery and neuro ward patient care, ECGs, wound care
- Vaccination Hub – Administered COVID-19 vaccines
- Additional rotations in Forensics, Surgical, Medical & Aged Care Facilities
Selected Clinical Placements
- Concord Hospital ICU. Supported acute patient monitoring, medication administration, and ADLs in a high acuity environment.
- Cobham Juvenile Justice Centre. Assisted with youth mental health assessments and care planning in a forensic setting.
- Westmead Private Hospital (Neuro & Recovery). Provided patient care including ECGs, wound care, and post-acute monitoring.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Hub. Administered vaccinations and monitored for adverse reactions and patient safety.
- Additional Rotations. Exposure to forensic, medical, surgical, and aged care settings, supporting care for diverse and complex patient needs.