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Jessica Beaven

Elizabeth Park,SA

Summary

I am a versatile Mental Health Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience as a nurse on the back of being an Enrolled nurse. I pride myself by delivering high-quality care to patients in the mental health setting. I have proven leadership skills, including team leader and hospital incharge on shift. I am highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges, including having a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia
02.2024 - Current
  • Regular and ongoing assessments of Mental State Examinations, along side routine Comprehensive Risk Assessments.
  • Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
  • Determined patient risk by utilising subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health Care
03.2019 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Evaluated patients, recognised and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalisation.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral and intramuscular to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Prioritised nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualised treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.

Enrolled Nurse

Nothern Adelaide Local Health Network
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
  • Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
  • Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
  • Collaborated with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Enrolled Nurse

Restvale Lobethal
10.2017 - 09.2020
  • Over seeing shift as senior nurse on duty sure all tasks are completed by care staff
  • Working on a rotating roster across all shifts, having the flexibility to change work practices on each shift
  • Liaising with doctors and allied professionals on a daily basis to achieve appropriate care plans for each resident.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

Enrolled Nurse

Resthaven Craigmore
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Working within my scope of practice as an enrolled nurse alongside the Registered nurse on shift
  • Ensure all medications given as per chart, chart is up to date, stock is available for all future medications to be given
  • Having an understanding of baseline limits of observations and the correct course of actions if observations exceed these limits
  • Reporting to the RN on shift at all these when necessary.

Enrolled Nurse

Health Care Australia
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Observing and recording the condition of patients
  • Monitoring patients' conditions by taking vital observations
  • Arranging patient admissions and discharges
  • Identifying ways to grow and develop the nursing services
  • Checking and administering drugs and injections
  • Producing accurate legible records
  • Responding quickly to emergencies
  • Prioritising a busy workload
  • Building a relationship with patients
  • Working within the appropriate limits of an enrolled nurses scope of practice
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Education

Masters of Mental Health Nursing -

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
08.2024

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
12.2023

Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide
12.2022

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Australian Nursing And Midwifery Federation
Adelaide, SA
01.2017

Certificate 3 in Aged Care -

Adelaide Training And Employment Centre
Adelaide, SA
01.2013

Skills

  • Great time management skills
  • Critical decision making and problem solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Active participant as a member of a Multi-D team
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Recognising and responding to deteriorating and responding to deteriorating
  • Effective communications skills
  • Providing education to consumers and staff
  • Patient Assessments and Care
  • Recovery focused care

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
03.2024 - Current

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Healthcare Australia
02.2024 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Nothern Adelaide Local Health Network
10.2022 - 02.2024

Registered Nurse

Ramsay Health Care
03.2019 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Resthaven Craigmore
09.2018 - 11.2019

Enrolled Nurse

Restvale Lobethal
10.2017 - 09.2020

Enrolled Nurse

Health Care Australia
08.2017 - 10.2019

Masters of Mental Health Nursing -

University of Newcastle

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health

University of South Australia

Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing

The University of Adelaide

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Australian Nursing And Midwifery Federation

Certificate 3 in Aged Care -

Adelaide Training And Employment Centre
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