Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accountabilities
References
Affiliations
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Poonam Sharma

Worongary,QLD

Summary

Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience looking to leverage my knowledge and experience within Gold coast Healthcare Services . Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Currumbin Clinic
Currumbin Clinic, QLD
03.2018 - Current
  • Worked with mental health patients and gained experience as a drug and alcohol nurse.
  • Responsibilities entail leading teams, maintaining effective communication channels, and implementing efficient workflow processes.
  • Experienced working as an acting NUM of the ward
  • Skilled in conducting effective assessments of mental health and risk
  • Developed mental health care plans to provide individual support
  • Supporting and motivating patients to achieve their recovery goals as part of their treatment plans
  • Provided patient-centered care by assessing needs and adhering to organization’s policies and guidelines
  • Complied with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills while collaborating with healthcare team members, patients, families, visitors, and personnel from external organizations
  • Provided relevant information to patients and their family members, promoting education in health management
  • Accurately documented patient information in various formats including patient files, medical charts, and electronic systems.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated on current professional practice.
  • Reviewed and analyzed patient care plans to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
  • Managed staff delegation.

Registered Nurse

Bupa Merrimac Aged Care
11.2017 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care
Darlington, Banora Point
02.2017 - 02.2018

Disability Support Worker

Ability Care Limited
Gold Coast
09.2012 - 01.2017

Disability Support Worker

Broadmeadows Disability Services Victoria
10.2009 - 06.2012

Quality Assurance Manager and Executive Manager

Synmedic Laboratories and Ancalima Lifesciences Ltd
01.1999 - 12.2008

Education

Post-graduate – Certificate in Specialized Nursing (Speciality in Mental Health Nursing) -

University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
01.2021

Bachelor of Nursing -

Griffith University
01.2016

Diploma of Digital Interactive Media -

Cambridge University VIC
01.2010

Certificate IV Disability Work -

Went Worth College VIC
01.2009

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Bangalore University India
01.1999

Skills

  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Behavioral Management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Patient Health Education
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Pain Management
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Mental health counseling
  • Records Maintenance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Medication Administration
  • Family Support
  • Individualized care planning
  • Psychoeducation Delivery
  • Stress Reduction Strategies
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Recovery-oriented approach
  • Self-Harm Prevention
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Medical Recordkeeping

Accountabilities

I work with the patients of mental health conditions and have an addiction of drugs and alcohol. Sometimes I work as an In-charge of the ward / In-charge of the Hospital. I also have an experience of working as an acting NUM of the ward. Conducting mental health assessment and risk assessment. Provide individual support by developing mental health care plans. Encourage and support patients to achieve their goals as a recovery plans. Assess the needs of patients and provide evidence based nursing care according to policies and guidelines of organization. Function in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation. Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills with members of the health care team, patients, families, visitors and staff from other agencies. Provide relevant information to patients and their family members to promote education to manage their health. Record accurate information in patient files, medical charts and electronic patient information systems. Participating in professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of professional practice. Review care plans. Delegate staff members.

References

References available on request.

Affiliations

Likes to do reading, cooking, arts, music, meditation, exercises and walking.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

Currumbin Clinic
03.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Bupa Merrimac Aged Care
11.2017 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

Bolton Clarke Residential Aged Care
02.2017 - 02.2018

Disability Support Worker

Ability Care Limited
09.2012 - 01.2017

Disability Support Worker

Broadmeadows Disability Services Victoria
10.2009 - 06.2012

Quality Assurance Manager and Executive Manager

Synmedic Laboratories and Ancalima Lifesciences Ltd
01.1999 - 12.2008

Post-graduate – Certificate in Specialized Nursing (Speciality in Mental Health Nursing) -

University of Tasmania

Bachelor of Nursing -

Griffith University

Diploma of Digital Interactive Media -

Cambridge University VIC

Certificate IV Disability Work -

Went Worth College VIC

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Bangalore University India
Poonam Sharma