Lisa White
Berwick,VIC
Summary
Hardworking and reliable psychiatric nurse with strong ability in educating and leading. Offering good communication and planning skills, with a friendly positive attitude. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Endorsed)
Forensicare
Fairfield, VIC
2014.06 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Supported patients, monitoring changes in behavior and mental state.
- Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
- Utilized behavior support plans and CPP's to best support patients with their treatment goals.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, collected specimens and drew blood samples.
- Prepared and accompanied patients on escorted and attended off campus leaves, managing safety, behavior and other activities.
- Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in restrictive intervention actions and monitoring patients.
- Monitored student performance and maintained accurate records to assess progress.
- Undertaken preceptorship of several Enrolled Nurses in their traineeship.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Thorough understanding of the mental health act, procedures and policies related to nursing in general and to Thomas Embling Hospital.
- Sound Understanding of the unique requirements of patients within the criminal justice system as well as the individual issues relating to their mental health in the forensic setting.
Education
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Chisholm Institute
Berwick, VIC07.2011
Ass.Diploma of Social Sciences in Child Care - Social Sciences
Boxhill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC1990
Skills
- People skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Planning
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Training & Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Cultural and gender sensitivity and awareness
Timeline
Psychiatric Enrolled Nurse (Endorsed)
Forensicare
2014.06 - Current
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Chisholm Institute
Ass.Diploma of Social Sciences in Child Care - Social Sciences
Boxhill Institute of TAFE