NOMSA KARIWO
Warrnambool,VIC
Summary
Mental health registered nurse with over 20years experience of working in various mental health clinical settings. Background of working with youth and adults suffering from various mental health conditions. Proven ability to develop trusting relationships with patients, provide support, and deliver evidence-based care.
Talented Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Case-Manager
South West Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Agency Nurse
WACHS-Bunbury Community Mental Health Team
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Case management of clients aged 25 and above experiencing enduring mental health issues
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Facilitated effective discharge planning by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.
Mental Health Clinician
CITT Team Barwon Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide dynamic assessment and risk assessments to adult aged consumers 26-65years
- Provide evidence based psychological interventions tailored to the consumer
- Collaborative treatment planning
Youth Case-Manager
Jigsaw Barwon Health
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Supporting young people to develop individual care plans and deliver youth focussed interventions
- Work closely with consumers and their carers and deliver evidence based treatment and support
- Collaborate with external and internal organisation in supporting recovery for the young person
ANUM
Peninsula Health Frankston Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, recovery planning and co-ordination
- Discharge planning and attending to medical needs
- Working within a collaborative team
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Early Intervention In Psychosis, Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Undertaking joint assessment of care for services users aged 14 to 35 accepted for initial assessment either in their own homes or community setting
- Undertaking the lead care co-ordination for the social recovery phase of treatment for individuals
- Planning and implementing care by using a range of evidenced based approaches
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Offering initial assessments and support to clients experiencing acute mental crisis in their homes
- Help and support clients who have been discharged from hospital as they make the transition back into community
- Gate keeping and management of acute inpatient beds
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Early Intervention In Psychosis, KMPT
03.2010 - 06.2014
- Undertaking joint assessment of care for services users accepted for initial assessment either in their own homes or community setting
- Undertaking the lead care co-ordination for the social recovery phase of treatment for individuals
- Planning and implementing care by using a range of evidenced based approaches
Community Psychiatric Nurse
DGS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatement Team, KMPT
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Duties as above
Nurse Advisor
NHS Direct Quayside House
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Providing safe and effective telephone advice, health assessment and information to the general public
- Ensuring that accurate and records are kept including assessment advice given using the NHS Pathways guidelines
Substance Misuse Nurse
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
06.2005 - 05.2007
- Provide advice and information and guidance on the management of substance misuse to clients
- Undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments
- Carry a caseload of clients being prescribed substitute medication
Senior Nurse
Alpha Hospitals Woking
10.2004 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse
Oxleas NHS Trust
01.2002 - 10.2000
Education
Mentorship -
Canterbury University
BSc Clinical Practice -
Canterbury University
01.2015
Diploma in Health Education Mental Health -
Greenwich University
01.2002
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Case Management
- Case Documentation
- Organization and Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Attitude
- Client Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Case-Manager
South West Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Agency Nurse
WACHS-Bunbury Community Mental Health Team
01.2023 - 03.2024
Mental Health Clinician
CITT Team Barwon Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
Youth Case-Manager
Jigsaw Barwon Health
11.2020 - 08.2022
ANUM
Peninsula Health Frankston Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2020
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Early Intervention In Psychosis, Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
06.2015 - 05.2018
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
06.2014 - 06.2015
Community Psychiatric Nurse
Early Intervention In Psychosis, KMPT
03.2010 - 06.2014
Community Psychiatric Nurse
DGS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatement Team, KMPT
06.2008 - 03.2010
Nurse Advisor
NHS Direct Quayside House
05.2007 - 06.2008
Substance Misuse Nurse
South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
06.2005 - 05.2007
Senior Nurse
Alpha Hospitals Woking
10.2004 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse
Oxleas NHS Trust
01.2002 - 10.2000
Mentorship -
Canterbury University
BSc Clinical Practice -
Canterbury University
Diploma in Health Education Mental Health -
Greenwich University
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