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Rachel Strang

Perth,WA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Community Mental Health Nurse with a proven track record at Richmond Wellbeing, specializing in recovery planning and effective communication. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration and mental health counseling, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. Known for exceptional professionalism and the ability to facilitate group therapy, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and patient advocacy. Patient-oriented Nurse with27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within mental health.

Able to work well within a team as well as autonomously.

Flexible with a friendly outgoing personality, working to the highest standards of care within the clinical framework.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Community Mental Health Nurse

Richmond Wellbeing
03.2021 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions based on patient status and needs.
  • Delivered customized care to patients, maintaining focus on individual goals and daily achievements.
  • Supported establishment of safe and confidential spaces for sharing difficult experiences.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity within the community.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated notes accordingly.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-adherence issues.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Clinical Nurse

North Metropolitan Health Service
03.2010 - 04.2021
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
  • Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.

Acted as mentor to undergraduate nurses

Clinical Nurse

East Metropolitan Health Service
04.2000 - 03.2020
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
  • Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.

Coordinating the shift and delegating tasks to junior staff

Education

Batchelor Degree - Nursing

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
09.2006

Diploma Of Nursing - Mental Health Nursing

Northumbria University At Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne
09.1997

Skills

  • Suicide Prevention
  • Recovery planning
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Mental health counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Support
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Documentation
  • Patient consultation
  • Needs Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Case Management
  • Trauma recovery
  • Effective Communication
  • Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
  • Multitasking
  • CPR/AED
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team building
  • Reliability
  • Community Program Referrals
  • EMDR

Timeline

Registered Community Mental Health Nurse

Richmond Wellbeing
03.2021 - 04.2024

Clinical Nurse

North Metropolitan Health Service
03.2010 - 04.2021

Clinical Nurse

East Metropolitan Health Service
04.2000 - 03.2020

Batchelor Degree - Nursing

Edith Cowan University

Diploma Of Nursing - Mental Health Nursing

Northumbria University At Newcastle
Rachel Strang