ISHA THAKAR
Byford,WA
Summary
Adept Mental Health Nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Offering expertise with older adult mental health specialty.
Diverse experience and vast knowledge of older adult mental health gain by working inpatient (Hospital), HITH(Hospital In The Home) and Community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ARDT COORDINATOR
North Metropolitan Health Service
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for operational management of the hospital regarding day to day patient flow and bed access management.
- Received referral from community and ED( Emergency Department), Present referral in MDT, discussed with consultant, prioritising admission.
- Determines bed priority for emergency and elective admissions in consultation with multidisciplinary stakeholders
- Monitors patient demand and availability of beds within the organisation to maximise the efficient utilisation of resources.
- Provides a central coordination point with Clinical Nurse Managers, Allied Health, Mental Health and Medical Officers to determine patient requirements to ensure efficient patient flow
- Acute Patient Transport Coordination, facilitates planned inter hospital patient transfers from metropolitan hospitals including the application of Enterprise Bed Management (EBM)
- Ensure the most efficient and effective utilisation of resources for bed and staffing management
- Acts as a positive role model facilitating the development of peers and other members of the health care team to work together to improve the patients’ journey.
- Advanced problem solving using contemporary knowledge of hospital and community care services to facilitate discharge of patients.
- Participates in the review, development, implementation and evaluation of policy, procedures and guidelines for nursing and midwifery services and the operational management of the hospital, based on best practice and current research.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
North Metropolitan Health Service
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Worked as CNS in Older Adult Community Mental Health Services and HiTH(Hospital in The Home)
- Provides clinical leadership and consultancy to medical, nursing and allied health care professionals to support patient care in the area(s) of specialty at a Service and Hospital level
- Facilitates and provides advanced and complex patient care within the area of specialty at a Hospital level, working in partnership with the interdisciplinary team members and external providers
- Provides advanced, complex problem solving and process improvement within the hospital
- Contributes to the development and implementation of business plans and strategies to facilitate effective utilisation of human, allocated financial and physical resources consistent with clinical unit, service and organisational priorities.
- Contributes to the performance management processes which support ongoing development of and education of staff.
- Supports the hospital clinical governance and risk management strategies by reporting and investigating adverse incidents.
- Develops and contributes to standards and policies for the areas of specialty in collaboration with the Coordinator of Mental health Nursing, using evidence based approach, developing innovative methods and techniques for effective practice and change, internal and external to the area of responsibility.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Clinical Nurse (Older Adult Mental Health)
North Metropolitan Health Service
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Provide patient cantered, recovery focus care.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
North Metropolitan Health Service
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Administer medication, provide patient cantered care
- Liaise with Multidisciplinary Team to provide recovery focus treatment and well being of patients.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
Perth, WA02.2010
BACHELOR OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY - HOMEOPATHY
GUJARAT HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE
SAVLI2003
Skills
EBM ( Enterprise Bed Management )
State-wide Mental Health Bed Access, Capacity and Escalation Policy
Excellent interpersonal and communication verbal, written and electronic
Mental Health Assessment
Delegation and prioritising work
Time management and conflict resolution
Advanced knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2014 and state and service policy frameworks and directives impacting on mental health service delivery and bed management in WA Health
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Extensive knowledge and application of best practice, safety and quality improvement principles and application in health care environments
Languages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
ARDT COORDINATOR
North Metropolitan Health Service
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
North Metropolitan Health Service
10.2018 - 07.2023
Clinical Nurse (Older Adult Mental Health)
North Metropolitan Health Service
08.2014 - 10.2018
Mental Health Registered Nurse
North Metropolitan Health Service
09.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin University
BACHELOR OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY - HOMEOPATHY
GUJARAT HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE
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