Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Louisa Karangaroa

Brabham ,WA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Clinical Nurse Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Outreach

Cambridge Clinic
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.

Clinical Nurse

Mental Health Commission
09.2020 - Current
  • Nurse responsibilities are reviewing and processing applications for CPOP treatment and provides expert advice and information on all aspects of opioid pharmacotherapy treatment.
  • Liaising with CPOP prescribers, pharmacists, and clients with prescribing and dispensing issues and providing referrals to other services as appropriate.
  • Responsible for supporting prison release plans for continuing pharmacotherapy treatment in the community and assists with interstate and international transfers of pharmacotherapy clients from and to WA.
  • Facilitating hospital patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • CPP also delivers training, develops resources and supports ongoing professional development for CPOP prescribers, pharmacists, and ancillary staff.

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Acacia Prison Serco Asia Pacific
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.

Drug and Alcohol Registered Nurse.

Hauora Tairawhiti District Health Board
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Education

Eastern Institue of Technology
Gisborne New Zealand

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Eastern Institue of Technology
Gisborne, NZ
01.2013

Skills

  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Comprehensive clinical documentation skills
  • Significant post graduate experience in Mental Health
  • Clinical knowledge and clinical problem-solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication
  • Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
  • Experience within a correctional or acute environment

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Outreach

Cambridge Clinic
02.2022 - Current

Clinical Nurse

Mental Health Commission
09.2020 - Current

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Acacia Prison Serco Asia Pacific
03.2019 - 08.2020

Drug and Alcohol Registered Nurse.

Hauora Tairawhiti District Health Board
06.2015 - 08.2018

Eastern Institue of Technology

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Eastern Institue of Technology

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Louisa Karangaroa