Hermon Debessay
Glenfield,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in providing quality psychiatric care in an inpatient setting. Skilled at building trust with patients experiencing mental health issues, managing crises and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills and commitment to patient advocacy. Previous work has driven improvements in patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Unit
prince of Wales hospital
Randwick, NSW
02.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Aged Care Unit
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick, NSW
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Reported any changes in health or behavior to nursing staff members promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as physical therapists and social workers to provide comprehensive care to geriatric patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric ICU
Prince of wales hospital
Randwick, NSW
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients on how to cope with their mental health issues in a positive manner.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted physicians during exams or procedures as needed.
- Identified potential crisis situations and took appropriate action to de-escalate them quickly and safely.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored patient behavior for changes that may indicate a need for medical intervention or change in treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW01-2024
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School
Sydney12-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Behavior monitoring
- Treatment planning
- Electronic documentation
- Geriatric care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tigrinya
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Unit
prince of Wales hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Aged Care Unit
Prince of Wales Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatric ICU
Prince of wales hospital
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Sydney University
High School Diploma -
Tempe High School