Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Registration History
References
Timeline
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Mark Killeen

South Yarra

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients in various mental health facilities. Organised and dependable, demonstrating a high level of knowledge in mental health nursing always focusing on optimising quality of patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

Henderson Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Casual/Agency)

Healthcare Australia
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Conducted withdrawal assessments and screenings to accurately identify client needs and appropriate levels of care required.
  • Promoted a safe therapeutic environment that fostered trust between clients and counselors by setting clear boundaries and expectations.

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

Henderson Healthcare
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

2XM Healthcare
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Managed challenging patient behaviours with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

Healthcare Australia
04.2023 - 05.2023

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contract)

Healthcare Australia
10.2022 - 01.2023

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Casual)

Albert Road Clinic, Ramsay Healthcare
07.2022 - Current

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Full-time)

Health Service Executive, West
10.2018 - 01.2021

Education

BSc Hons in Nursing Science (Psychiatric) -

National University of Ireland, Galway
01.2018

No Degree - Addiction Treatment, Clinical Skills.

Yale University, -Free Online Module
Coursera, Online Learning Platform
05.2024

Skills

  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Medication Management
  • Administration of sub-cutaneous & intramuscular injections
  • Active Listening & Motivational Interviewing skills
  • De-escalation techniques / skills
  • Assessing mental health and holistic care needs
  • Basic risk assessment skills

Registration History


  • AHPRA, 06/24/22 - Present. Registration no. NMW0002627694
  • Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), 11/10/18 - 10/01/21.

References

  • Gloria Bower, Team Leader, Alice Springs Mental Health Unit, 6 Gap Road, The Gap, NT, 0870, (08) 8951 7777, gbower2@gmail.com
  • Kay Jensen, Nurse Unit Manager, Bega Mental Health Unit, 4 Virginia Drive, Bega, NSW, 2550, 0264919999, 0407669678, Kaye.jensen@health.nsw.gov.au
  • Louise Moore, Nurse Unit Manager, Ballarat Acute Adult Mental Health Unit, 1 Drummond Street North, Ballarat, VIC, 3350, (03) 53204000, 0447249674, Louise.moore@gh.org.au

Timeline

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

Henderson Healthcare
04.2024 - Current

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Casual/Agency)

Healthcare Australia
03.2024 - 03.2024

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

Henderson Healthcare
10.2023 - 12.2023

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

2XM Healthcare
06.2023 - 08.2023

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contact)

Healthcare Australia
04.2023 - 05.2023

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Contract)

Healthcare Australia
10.2022 - 01.2023

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Casual)

Albert Road Clinic, Ramsay Healthcare
07.2022 - Current

Mental Health Staff Nurse (Full-time)

Health Service Executive, West
10.2018 - 01.2021

BSc Hons in Nursing Science (Psychiatric) -

National University of Ireland, Galway

No Degree - Addiction Treatment, Clinical Skills.

Yale University, -Free Online Module
Mark Killeen