Joanna Stafford

Registered Psychiatric Nurse on casual bank

• Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention techniques, providing immediate support during critical situations.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Mentored junior clinicians, fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Managed sensitive cases involving mental health issues or substance abuse disorders with professionalism and empathy.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary case conferences, sharing insights from a clinical perspective.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to patient care and treatment protocols.
• Contributed to the development of clinic policies and procedures that promote quality improvement initiatives.
• Provided supervision for clinician interns, offering guidance on case management strategies and ethical decisionmaking.
• Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate interventions and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current on best practices within the field.
• Led a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical needs.
• Adapted clinical approach based on diverse patient populations, addressing unique cultural considerations when necessary.
• Successfully managed a high caseload while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
• Utilized telehealth technology for remote consultations, expanding access to specialized care for rural patients.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to evaluate treatment efficacy and adjust plans as needed.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans.
• Coordinated care among various specialists, ensuring seamless integration of services for optimal patient outcomes.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating access to additional resources for patients and families.
• Streamlined clinic operations, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.

• Worked in a variety as mental health facilities both public and private.

• Worked as in community mental health as a case manager
• Developed many skills including mental state examinations, referrals and linkages to external services such as NDIS and Mind. Referral to housing services. Have liaised and worked with Forensicare for consumers on NCSO and have worked with Community Corrections. Have worked with consumers with children and have indirectly provided support to them. Have worked with Child protection and liaised with them.
• During COVID 19 pandemic, I have acquired Telehealth and telephone assessment skills related to mental health assessment along with risk assessment skills.

• This job involved conducting mental health assessments over the phone and referring to appropriate services depending on risk. This involved referral to public health services and/or community services.

• Worked on a Drug and Alcohol Unit
• I have worked on this unit attaining refined skills in drug and alcohol management
• I have worked in leadership and in charge roles as a Associate Unit Manager
• This unit admits dual diagnoses clients
• Worked in assisting clientele in their recovery process.

• Working on Mother Baby Unit and Surgical Unit
• Further psychiatric and paediatric skills developed
• Developing medical and surgical
• Worked as an Associate Unit

• Worked as Associate Unit Manager on psychiatric unit
• Gained many management and leadership skills
• East Ward, Psychiatric Nursing

• Worked as a Registered Nurse Division
• Worked as a AUM and Grade 5 Registered Nurse
• Worked in varying capacities including education of new staff and graduates

• Worked as Associate Unit Manager on psychiatric unit
• Gained many management and leadership skills
• East Ward, Psychiatric Nursing

• Employed as a Registered Nurse Division 1
• Skills attained
• Worked in psychiatric nursing on all shifts including AM, PM and ND
• Developed psychiatric nursing skills including medication management and counseling skills
• Worked in management positions as a Grade 3 Associate Unit Manager and Grade 5 Hospital Co ordinator on the above mentioned shifts
• Facilitated groups such as the community meeting
• Swing Shift
• Worked as a Registered Nurse at various public hospitals such as the Austin Hospital.

• Completed a Graduate Nurse Program and worked in general nursing as a Registered Nurse Division 1
• West Ward, Medical/Surgical Nursing