Lauren Wall
Mindarie,WA
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Registered Nurse with Ramsay Health Care, skilled in crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective de-escalation techniques and compassionate counselling. Committed to fostering trust and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and promoting emotional regulation among diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
02.2022 - Current
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
School Nurse
St Hildas
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Child Health Nurse
Darlington NHS
08.2010 - 10.2016
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Enhanced community awareness on child protection issues through regular presentations and workshops.
- Completed comprehensive assessments that informed the creation of individualized case management plans addressing specific needs identified during evaluations.
- Managed complex caseloads while maintaining a high standard of service quality for each individual client interaction.
- Contributed to policy development initiatives aimed at enhancing child protection practices within the organization.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough investigations and assessments of reported cases.
- Maintained accurate case records, ensuring timely documentation and compliance with agency policies.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on effective strategies for promoting children''s wellbeing.
- Reduced risk factors for child abuse through the delivery of targeted prevention programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support plans for at-risk children and families.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Teesside University
Teesside, UK08-2010
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical quality improvement
- Counselling
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Suicide risk assessment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Emotional regulation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Stress reduction strategies
- Clinical documentation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Self-harm prevention
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ramsay Health Care
02.2022 - Current
School Nurse
St Hildas
08.2020 - 02.2022
Child Health Nurse
Darlington NHS
08.2010 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Teesside University
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