Michelle Colgan
Olinda,VIC
Summary
Seasoned mental health nurse, who during the last 2 years have been working in a more "admin-based" role. Seeking career-change and feel I have transferable skills that I could bring to a Payroll career. Very hard-working and adapts to new environments very quickly. Experience working in high-stress / fast-paced situations. Eager to learn new skills and to enter a new working environment. I also have some experience co-ordinating the Roster for the Intake department
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Melbourne Clinic
05.2017 - Current
- Majority of my time at TMC, I worked in the Detox / Rehab Unit, managing withdrawals from various substances and alcohol
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for successful transition from detox programs into other levels of care or community-based resources.
- For the last 2 years, I have been working in a Senior Nurse Role our Intake Department where I streamlined the intake process for faster admissions, ensuring prompt access to care.
- Handled high-stress situations with professionalism and grace, defusing tension and maintaining a calm atmosphere during intake procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Co-ordinated the rostering for our Intake Clinicians - using both Kronos and Dimensions
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2016
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Provided education to nursing students and overseeing their placements, while acting as Clinical Nurse Educator for 4 months. I also implemented a new Model onto the ward, further applying least restrictive interventions to our patients, whilst adhering to the Mental Health Act
- During this time, I was also Assistant Nurse Manager for 1 year, where I allocated all duties to the nursing staff, ran Codes (managing medical emergencies, but mostly episodes of aggression) and overseeing the running of a busy Acute Ward
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, Ireland09.2010
Skills
- Ethical Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Documentation accuracy
- Performance monitoring
- Patient confidentiality
- Employee Relations
- Data Gathering
- Mental Health Act Compliance
- Assessment Skills
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
The Melbourne Clinic
05.2017 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Royal Melbourne Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Dundalk Institute of Technology
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