Nicole Ryan
Kialla,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator with extensive experience at Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service, adept at designing impactful learning experiences and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record in enhancing clinical effectiveness and supporting recovery-oriented care, while demonstrating strong leadership and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (GVAMHWS)
01.2022 - Current
- This position has included preparing, conducting and evaluation education sessions, evaluating student/ graduate and post graduate skill development and clinical effectiveness, input into internal working committees focused on quality improvement across the organisation, support with facilitation of mandatory training including when possible role modeling translation from theory to practice
FaPMI (Families Where a Parent Has a Mental Illness) Coordinator Role
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported with the improvement of outcomes for clients who are parents, their children and their families by reducing the impact of parental mental illness on all family members through focusing on statewide strategic priorities to support clinical staff to increase their effectiveness in keeping children of parents with a mental illness in mind and supporting the child parent relationships
Registered Nurse, Senior CAMHS Clinician Role (RPN4)
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted patient assessments to determine mental health needs and treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapy sessions using evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families about treatment options and recovery resources.
- Mentored junior clinicians in therapeutic practices and patient engagement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Utilised evidence based treatments
Registered Nurse, CAMHS Clinician
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive assessments and evaluations for patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient treatment.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted crisis intervention sessions to support at-risk patients effectively.
- Participated in case reviews to optimize care strategies and enhance services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Coordinated referrals with external providers when needed for additional services.
- Provided psycho-educational support to families by educating them about their loved one's diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to clinical practice areas such as trauma informed care or evidence based practices.
Registered Nurse, Early Psychosis Clinician (RPN4)
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Provided client assessments to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated clients on mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Conducted crisis interventions to ensure immediate client safety and support.
- Advised individuals regarding medication compliance, lifestyle changes, stress reduction techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care for clients.
- Coordinated referrals with external providers when needed for additional services.
- Participated in weekly case conferences with other clinicians to discuss progress of clients' treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation according to agency policy and procedures.
- Engaged in ethical decision making processes when determining best course of action for clients.
- Performed risk assessment evaluations for suicidal or homicidal ideation among clients.
- Provided psycho-educational support to families by educating them about their loved one's diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Conducted initial assessments, including mental status exams, to determine appropriate level of care for clients.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars related to clinical practice areas such as trauma informed care or evidence based practices.
Registered Nurse, Community Mental Health Clinician in the Adult Community Team
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and risks.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse, Graduate Program
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Participated in North East Victorian Innovative Learning program, completing mental health graduate year.
Finished one bed-based rotation and two community-based rotations within program framework.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing With Distinction
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
12-2012
Bachelor - Nursing
La Trobe University
Shepparton, Victoria12-2010
VCE -
Notre Dame College
Shepparton11-2007
Skills
- Designing and delivering effective learning experiences, using various teaching methods, and providing constructive feedback
- Evaluating learners' knowledge and providing feedback for improvement
- Implementation of educational programs
- Fostering a positive learning environment
- Collaboration with stakeholders to support quality improvement and clinical effectiveness
- Provision of clinical supervision
- Provision of recovery-oriented care, assessment, and treatment of adults, adolescents, children, and their families in partnership with a multidisciplinary team
- Working independently assisting and attending to a case management load within a recovery-oriented framework, providing support through the use of psychotherapeutic interventions
- Developed working relationships with community services and key stakeholders including services in the primary care and welfare sectors
- Experience in collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
- Experience in clinical audits
- Participated in committees and working parties
- Experience in Senior clinician roles
- Delegating tasks
- Time management skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of legislation and frameworks currently informing clinically effective mental health care delivery
Training
- 2024/2025: Advanced Practitioner training - Role Development Supervision model
- February 2024: Introductory and advanced courses in Collaborative and Proactive Solutions completed (Dr Ross Greene)
- October 2023: Group Reflective supervision training (The Bouverie Centre)
- May 2023: Single Session Family Consultation training (The Bouverie Centre)
- March 2023: Co-production training
- February 2023: Suicide Risk: Engaging, Understanding and Responding Train the trainer completed
- February/ March 2023: AMBIT train the trainer completed
- December 2022: Preceptor training
- November 2022: Participated in GVAMHS Emerging Leaders Course
- August 2022: Role Development clinical supervision training completed
- April 2022: Clinician to empowered leader course completed
- July 2021: Project management – Learn4results
- June 2021: Hand n Hand peer support training & Borderline personality disorder core competency training
- April 2021: SPACE4US & CHAMPS peer group facilitator’s training
- March 2021: Sensitive enquiry family violence training
- January 2020: Completed Foundations of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) online through Centre for Mental Health Education
- July 2019: Completed Circle of Security parenting program training
- November 2017 - August 2019: Completed Child- Parent Psychotherapy Course at the Berry Street Child Institute.
- February 2016: Attended the “Engaging Infants: Introduction to Training in Infant Mental Health” at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
- 2015: Completed the Developmental Psychiatry Course, Mindful Centre for Training and Research in Developmental Health.
- February 2015: Completed the three-day short course on Child & Youth Mental Health Assessment at Mindful, Centre for Training and research in Developmental Health.
- December 2014: Attended the Newborn Observation (NBO) System training for professionals.
- 2011: Completed the NEVIL (North East Victorian Innovative Learning) Program.
- December 2010: Offer of Enrolment in the Bachelor or Nursing Honours program, La Trobe University, Shepparton, Victoria.
- 2009: Became a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, La Trobe University
Certification
- Clinical supervisor - trained in the "Role Development Model" (Endorsed program)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (GVAMHWS)
01.2022 - Current
FaPMI (Families Where a Parent Has a Mental Illness) Coordinator Role
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
01.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Senior CAMHS Clinician Role (RPN4)
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, CAMHS Clinician
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
03.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Early Psychosis Clinician (RPN4)
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
04.2014 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Community Mental Health Clinician in the Adult Community Team
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
11.2011 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Graduate Program
Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service (GVAMHS)
02.2011 - 11.2011
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing With Distinction
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bachelor - Nursing
La Trobe University
VCE -
Notre Dame College
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