Janelle Kennedy
Frankston
Summary
Clinical nursing consultant with over 30 years experience in in Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs. Proven track record of enhancing clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication, with the primary focus on implementation of harm minimisation, withdrawal and recovery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clean Slate Clinic
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments via Telehealth to identify AOD and Mental Health needs and recommend appropriate interventions within the policy framework of the service.
- Support patients to safely withdraw from alcohol and other drugs (both medicated and non-medicated) providing up to 12 months of recovery support via Telehealth.
- Review and support implementation of new and existing policies and procedures.
- Operate multiple IT platforms simultaneously including: Google Suite, MediRecords, Calendly, Freshworks, Caseload spreadsheets and Zoom.
- Liaise with external stakeholder services within the patient's community including, but not limited to: GP, Pharmacy, AOD and Mental Health services to provide optimum care and outcomes.
- Provide person-centred care within the framework utilising a strengths based, solution-focused approach.
- Provide counselling and motivational interviewing for individuals throughout their 12 month program taking into consideration other co-morbidities.
- Provide support and education to patients through a trauma informed lens.
- Identify risks/concerns and escalate through appropriate channels such as: Duty Clinician, Clinical Review.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Peninsula Health
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Worked for the newly established Mental Health and Wellbeing Local overseeing 15 staff with lived experience and/or allied health qualifications.
- Provided line management supervision and regular team meetings.
- Managed Intake and Assessment and co-ordination of staff movements.
- Identified training gaps and initiated relevant opportunities for growth and learning for staff.
- Completed comprehensive assessments and care plan pathways both internal and external.
- Allocation of workload and responsibilities within the team.
- Conducted Clinical Reviews within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Recruitment of new staff and rostering.
- Reviewed and initiated policies and procedures
- Worked across multiple IT platforms including: Microsoft Teams, MMEX, Ring Central and SharePoint.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
AOD Clinician
Peninsula Health
10.2008 - 03.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client care and effective communication.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic interventions and client outcomes.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment strategies as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Provided outpatient/home-based withdrawal and harm minimisation support to clients in the local community ceasing/reducing alcohol and other drugs.
- Liaised with external stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educated clients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies for improved well-being.
- Documented clinical encounters thoroughly, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Provided mentorship to junior clinicians, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants.
AOD Nurse
Beleura Private Hospital
10.1994 - 10.2008
- Worked in a private inpatient alcohol withdrawal/rehab unit providing safe withdrawal and recovery.
- Conducted a comprehensive assessment and care plan for each patient.
- Safely monitored withdrawal symptoms utilising the AWS as a baseline.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and hospital protocols.
- Provided group therapy for both inpatient and outpatient patients.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to support optimal patient recovery outcomes.
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drugs
Turning Point
Richmond, VICBachelor of Science - Nursing
Monash University Frankston
Frankston, VICSkills
- Clinical assessment
- Recruiting and training
- Care planning and management
- Healthcare technology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Supervision Training
- Trauma Aware training
- MARAM Training
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clean Slate Clinic
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Peninsula Health
03.2023 - 04.2025
AOD Clinician
Peninsula Health
10.2008 - 03.2023
AOD Nurse
Beleura Private Hospital
10.1994 - 10.2008
Post Graduate Certificate - Alcohol And Other Drugs
Turning Point
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monash University Frankston