Oliver Nwachukwu
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Clinician with extensive experience in therapeutic care and psychiatric evaluation. Expertise in crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, and case management. Successfully implemented treatment plans for patients with severe mental disorders, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
northern health
Melbourne, VIC
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly.
- Observed behaviour patterns of clients to identify changes in mood or functioning level over time.
- Provided referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or vocational training when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all clients contact according to agency policies and procedures.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioural issues arose.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behaviour toward others.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
Mental Health Clinician
Central and north Adeliade health services
Adelaside, South Australia
11.2010 - 12.2019
- Actively participated in team meetings and supervision sessions where case discussions were held regularly.
- Conducted initial screenings and assessments of clients to determine mental health needs.
- Educated clients and families about mental illness diagnoses, medications, side effects, community resources, and other relevant information.
- Monitored client progress through review of clinical records and feedback from family members or other involved parties.
- Observed behavior patterns of clients to identify changes in mood or functioning level over time.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments by monitoring symptoms and providing feedback accordingly.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss treatment plans and progress updates with psychiatrists or physicians.
- Attended workshops and trainings to keep abreast of new developments in the field of mental health.
- Provided referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or vocational training when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all client contact according to agency policies and procedures.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Acted as client advocate, coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Referred patients or clients to community resources or specialists.
Mental Health Nurse
Kent and Medway NHS trust
Gilingham Essex UK, Kent UK
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved ones through difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Encouraged clients to express themselves through activities like art therapy or music therapy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help patients address common issues such as addiction recovery, anger management, grief counseling.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Actively collaborated with community organizations offering resources for those struggling with mental health concerns.
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Supported family members during visits at the facility providing them information about their loved one's condition.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Mental Health Nurse
West Sussex NHS Trust
Crawley West Sussex, West Sussex UK
11.2009 - 02.2010
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved ones through difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behaviour.
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Supported family members during visits at the facility providing them information about their loved one's condition.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by assessing danger levels of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviours.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Barchester care homes
Dagenham Essex, Essex UK
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, and managing money responsibly for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into clinical settings based on research findings from studies conducted within the field of mental health nursing.
- Demonstrated empathy towards clients while providing them with an environment conducive to healing.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
- Attended continuing education courses related to advances in mental health nursing practices.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress notes, interventions provided and results achieved over time periods specified by medical staff members or regulatory agencies.
- Actively sought out new ways to improve quality of care delivered while maintaining cost efficiency standards set forth by healthcare organizations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychiatric Nursing
London South Bank University
London UK05-2008
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Client advocacy
- Documentation management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Behavioral observation
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clinical documentation
- Team participation
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis management
- Client engagement
- Community resource referral
- Patient monitoring
- Evidence-based practices
- Safety planning
- Suicide risk assessment
Affiliations
- I love to keep fit
- love hiking
- enjoys outdoor life
- family oriented
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
northern health
01.2020 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Central and north Adeliade health services
11.2010 - 12.2019
Mental Health Nurse
Kent and Medway NHS trust
02.2010 - 10.2010
Mental Health Nurse
West Sussex NHS Trust
11.2009 - 02.2010
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Barchester care homes
02.2009 - 11.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Psychiatric Nursing
London South Bank University
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