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Leslee Carpenter

Port Macquarie,NSW

Summary

Experienced in providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse populations. Utilize therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention to support patient recovery. Strong understanding of patient advocacy and multidisciplinary team collaboration for optimal care outcomes. Expertise in Mental Health Nursing, including substance detox in clinical settings. Liaise with AOD services and adhere to policy protocols that underpin clinical treatment. My career includes working with people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and multicultural backgrounds.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
07.2011 - Current
  • Registered Nurse on Mental Health Inpatient Unit Kempsey

Registered Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Worked in Kempsey Community Mental Health Team in the Acute Care Service
  • Triage
  • Current Assessment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Background information
  • Short term case management
  • liaise with MDT for collaborative approach

Preceptor for New Graduate Nurses

NSW Mental Health Facilities
01.2020 - Current
  • Preceptor for New Graduate Nurses in NSW Mental Health Facilities
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.

Registered Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2012
  • Medical Ward Kempsey District Hospital
  • Primary Care

Education

Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing

University of New England
Armidale, NSW
01-2014

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of Newcastle
Port Macquarie, NSW
01-2010

No Degree - Open Foundations

University of Newcastle
Port Macquarie, NSW
01-2007

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership and Support
  • Collaborative approach
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Psychoeducation delivery
  • Self-harm prevention
  • Medication administration
  • Patient health education
  • Domestic Violence Screening
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Individualized care planning
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Accurate documentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Basic life support
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient care assessment
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Documentation

Accomplishments

    2014 & 2024- Respecting the Difference: An Aboriginal Cultural Training Framework.

    2016 - Health Roster Training Workshop

    2017 - Child Protection Training Workshop

    2017 - Purposeful Meeting Training Workshop

    2017 - Sexual Safety Policy Training Workshop

    2017 COPSETI Workshop - A team based approach to the clinical care of people

    who may be suicidal.

    2018 - In Charge of Shift/Hospital Network Workshop

    2019 - Violence Prevention & Management - Personal safety.

    2019 - Restraint and Seclusion Team Restraint Techniques

    2019 - De-escalation and Breakaway Techniques Workshop.

    2019 - Emr eMEDS Clinical Champion.

    2020 - Mentor/Preceptor Workshop

    2020 - Local Induction to Personal Protective Equipment.

    2020 - Current up to date Basic Life Support Assessment.

    2020 – Clinical Teaching and Assessment Workshop

    2023 – Basic Auslan training for Health staff

    2024 – DV -alert foundations. Domestic and Family Violence Response Training.

Timeline

Preceptor for New Graduate Nurses

NSW Mental Health Facilities
01.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2014

Registered Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2012

Registered Nurse

Kempsey District Hospital
07.2011 - Current

Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing

University of New England

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of Newcastle

No Degree - Open Foundations

University of Newcastle
Leslee Carpenter