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Nicole O'kennedy

Ferntree Gully,Vic

Summary

Compassionate Mental Health Registered Nurse with a proven track record at EACH, skilled in psychosocial rehabilitation and patient education. Expert in de-escalation techniques, fostering strong patient relationships, and enhancing care continuity. Committed to delivering holistic, quality nursing care that addresses diverse patient needs and promotes well-being.

Wanting to shift careers with my current skills into customer service and sales.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

EACH
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Coordinated one-on-one mental health sessions with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and transition back into the community.
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.

Registered Nurse

EACH
10.2021 - 10.2022

Telehealth nursing for COVID health checks in a work from home capacity


Outgoing calls assessing physical, mental and social health

Registered Nurse

Eastern Health
02.2016 - 10.2021
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Graduate Certificate In Sexual Health - Nursing

Melbourne University
Parkville, VIC
08.2021

Graduate Certificate In Critical Care Nursing - Emergency Nursing

Latrobe University
Melbourne
09.2019

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2016

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Counseling
  • Psychosocial rehabilitation
  • Patient health education
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate and caring

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

EACH
04.2022 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

EACH
10.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse

Eastern Health
02.2016 - 10.2021

Graduate Certificate In Sexual Health - Nursing

Melbourne University

Graduate Certificate In Critical Care Nursing - Emergency Nursing

Latrobe University

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Deakin University
Nicole O'kennedy