Jake Matthews
Invergordon,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse with 5+ years of experience providing compassionate and expert care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Proficient in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention and medication management. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and delivering trauma-informed care. Committed to ensuring the well-being and recovery of patients through ethical, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive nursing practices. Seeking to contribute my expertise and passion for mental health nursing to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health - Enrolled Nurse
Goulburn Valley Health
06.2018 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients admitted to the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administer and monitor medications, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Act as a patient advocate, ensuring the protection of patients' rights and dignity.
- Participate in regular team meetings and case conferences to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Armoured Crewman
Australian Defence Force
06.2008 - 01.2013
- Afghanistan - Mentoring Reconstruction Task Force 2009-2010
- Afghanistan - Special Operations Task Group - 2011
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Currently Studying
Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW2025
Diploma of Nursing - Completed
Partners In Training
Shepparton, VIC2016
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Medication Management
- Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation Techniques
- Psycho-education
- Treatment Recommendations
- Cultural Competency
- Collaborative Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Crisis Prevention and Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Ethical and Legal Knowledge
- Continuous Learning
- Teamwork
- Empathy and Compassion
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
Certification
AHPRA Registration
National Police Check
Vaccination Record Card
Influenza Vaccination
COVID Vaccination Dose 1,2 & 3
Fit Testing
First Aid Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
NSW Working with Children Check
Victorian Working with Children Card
ACT Working with Vulnerable People
Manual Handling
Hand Hygiene
Infection Control
Food Handling
REFERENCES
Shall be provided upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health - Enrolled Nurse
Goulburn Valley Health
06.2018 - Current
Armoured Crewman
Australian Defence Force
06.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Nursing - Currently Studying
Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Nursing - Completed
Partners In Training
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