Owen Douglas
Broadford,VIC
Summary
I have worked at Albert Road Clinic as a registered nurse for over 20 years; ceasing mainly due to the pandemic in 2021. I have served in various roles over the years from Associate Manager Ellard Unit day and night shift, acting Clinical Coordinatoor and Clinical Nurse casual for some years, so I am well known to the hospital.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Albert Road Clinic
Melbourne, VIC
01.1999 - 01.2021
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Psychiatric Nurse
Larundel Hospital (Decommissioned In 1998)
Bundoora, Vic
07.1983 - 09.1997
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging [Type] environment.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Education
No Degree - Secondary Schooling
Northcote High School
Northcote, VICBachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Phillip Institute of Technology
Bundoora, VIC11.1992
Skills
- Treatment Program Planning
- Treatment Program Evaluations
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Assessments
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Albert Road Clinic
01.1999 - 01.2021
Psychiatric Nurse
Larundel Hospital (Decommissioned In 1998)
07.1983 - 09.1997
No Degree - Secondary Schooling
Northcote High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Phillip Institute of Technology