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Magdalena Roskell

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Summary

Dynamic Mental Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing psychosocial support and conducting mental health risk assessments. Excelled in leadership roles, demonstrating conflict resolution skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Reliable team collaborator with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in crisis management and empathetic patient communication.

Experienced with providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse populations. Utilizes therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention to support patient recovery. Strong understanding of patient advocacy and team collaboration to ensure optimal care outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
07.2024 - 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.
  • Support colleagues as part of the wider team and effectively communicate with the treating team.

Hospital Coordinator

Healthscope
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Providing visible leadership and direct supervision, ongoing staff development and supporting junior staff.
  • Working within policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and national guidelines relating to standards of care.
  • Communicated with patients, stake holders, problem-solving and dealing with complaints.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 70-bed facility,
  • Providing guidance and leadership and support to all employees across the hospital.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning among employees through professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences.

After Hours Manager

Toowong Private Hospital,QLD
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Responsibility for a 58-bedded hospital working afternoons and weekends including on-call overnight.
  • Assisting with staff recruitment and development through practical and clinical support.
  • Effective communication skills and participation in quality improvement through ward audits.

Night Manager

Ramsay Health Care
01.2013 - 07.2017
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, coordinating with necessary personnel to ensure client and staff safety.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of wards
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Overall responsibility of a 128 bedded acute hospital.
  • Applying the Mental Health Act 2016 as required in relation to those under a Treatment Authority.

Mental Health Court Liaison Clinicial

Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health
03.2011 - 12.2012
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of service provided as a Court Liaison.
  • Promoted transparency within the court system by keeping stakeholders informed about relevant updates or changes in procedure.
  • Conducting mental health assessments for Magistrates and providing verbal and written reports to the courts.
  • Interviewing clients in police custody and at courts to determine risk.
  • Liaising with legal counsel, magistrates and mental health hospitals in order to complete comprehensive assessments of clients.
  • Providing data and accurate record -keeping as part of the quality improvement initiative of the service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law

University of Central Lancashire
Preston, UK
05-2003

Bachelor of Arts - Psychiatric Nursing

Lancaster School of Nursing
Lancaster, UK
05-1989

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Client-Cantered Counselling
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Mental Health Risk Assessment
  • Prioritisation and goal setting skills

Languages

Romanian
Professional Working

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Queensland Health
07.2024 - Current

Hospital Coordinator

Healthscope
09.2019 - 06.2024

After Hours Manager

Toowong Private Hospital,QLD
07.2017 - 09.2019

Night Manager

Ramsay Health Care
01.2013 - 07.2017

Mental Health Court Liaison Clinicial

Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health
03.2011 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Law

University of Central Lancashire

Bachelor of Arts - Psychiatric Nursing

Lancaster School of Nursing

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