Johnson Varkey
Shepparton,VIC
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in aged care and mental health, including leadership responsibilities as Nurse in Charge. Demonstrated expertise in clinical governance, medication management, and the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care. Recognized for building strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes. Committed to continuous professional growth and driving excellence in healthcare delivery within complex and dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Graduate Mental Health Nurse
GV Health
01.2025 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
- Safely administer prescribed psychiatric medications, monitor effects, and report adverse reactions.
- Respond to acute mental health episodes, including aggression, self-harm, or suicidal ideation, using de-escalation techniques.
Graduate Mental Health Registered Nurse
GV Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Advocated for patients’ rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Healthy Care Solutions
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration by coordinating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in developing individualized patient care plans.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system for all medication administration procedures.
- Ensured timely treatment for patients through efficient triaging and prioritization of medical emergencies.
- Maintained a safe healthcare environment by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Promoted patient education by explaining diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and self-care techniques in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Casual
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
La Trobe University
Shepparton, VIC06-2025
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD01.2023
Diploma of Management - undefined
Menzies Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC01.2011
Certificate IV - Business
Menzies Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC01.2010
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
- Critical observation skills
- Effective time management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Culturally sensitive care
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection Control methods
- Recovery-oriented approach
- Patient Monitoring
- Communication skills
- Patient care planning
- Electronic charting
- Effective Communication
- Patient Education
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
Training
- Basic Life Support and CPR
- Manual/Safe Handling training
- Infection Prevention & Control
- PART training
- ANTT
Timeline
Post Graduate Mental Health Nurse
GV Health
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Mental Health Registered Nurse
GV Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse (Casual)
Healthy Care Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Management - undefined
Menzies Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Business
Menzies Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
La Trobe University
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