Ravi Kumar
Aintree,VIC
Summary
Mental Health Clinician with numerous years of expertise in mental health care, specializing in psychiatric assessments and crisis intervention. Demonstrates a visionary approach to patient care, utilizing innovative treatment planning and management skills to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and advancing mental health practices through continuous professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Registered Psych Nurse
The Royal Children's Hospital
Parkville, VIC
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented trauma-informed care techniques during patient interactions, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced emotional stability and treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions and reducing readmission rates for psychiatric patients.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse John Cade Unit
The Royal Melbourne Hospital,
Parkvilee, VIC
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Facilitated comprehensive withdrawal management protocols that improved patient safety and increased adherence to treatment plans within the inpatient unit.
- Assessed patient mental status and coordinated individualized care plans, enhancing treatment engagement and promoting a safer inpatient environment.
Mental Health Clinician
Western Health- CCU
St Albans, VIC
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented trauma-informed assessment strategies that enhanced early identification of risk factors, contributing to improved client safety and engagement.
- Developed culturally sensitive intervention plans that increased engagement among diverse youth populations, enhancing inclusivity and responsiveness of mental health services.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC11-2019
Skills
- Mental health support
- Patient assessment
- Individualized care plans
- Trauma-informed care
- Culturally sensitive practices
- Crisis intervention
- Multidisciplinary collaborationA
- Behavioral Disorder
- AOD Support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
- AOD CERTIFICATE
- CPR CERTIFICATE
Timeline
Senior Registered Psych Nurse
The Royal Children's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Western Health- CCU
01.2022 - 05.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse John Cade Unit
The Royal Melbourne Hospital,
03.2020 - 02.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Mental Health Nursing
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Victoria University