Rhiannon Emily Duggan
Calne,UK
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist with strong clinical skills and deep understanding of patient care. Possesses exceptional communication abilities and problem-solving expertise. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Great Southern Community Mental Health
Albany, Western Australia
2026.01 - 2026.04
- Managing a caseload of approximately 20 clients, providing psychiatric care within the community.
- (Verus People Nursing Agency – 37.5hrs p/w)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Midwest Community Mental Health
Exmouth, Western Australia
2025.09 - 2025.12
- Working as a sole practitioner to provide case management, conduct triage assessments for all new referrals and inpatient support for Exmouth Hospital for those presenting to ED in crisis, with VC support from Carnarvon MH.
- (Verus People Nursing Agency – 37.5hrs p/w)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Midwest Community Mental Health
Carnarvon, Western Australia
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Managing a caseload of approximately 20 clients, providing psychiatric care within the community. Includes initial assessment and treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention; crisis management planning; understanding and working within Mental Health ACT requirements; linking clients in with other community services; being aware and sensitive to cultural issues within the local Indigenous community.
- (Verus People Nursing Agency – 37.5hrs p/w)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service
Kununurra, Western Australia
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Managing a caseload of approximately 20 clients, providing psychiatric care within the community. Includes initial assessment and treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention; crisis management planning; understanding and working within Mental Health ACT requirements; linking clients in with other community services; being aware and sensitive to cultural issues within the local Indigenous community.
- (Verus People Nursing Agency – 40hrs p/w)
RPN3
Mabu Liyan Mental Health Unit, Broome Hospital
Broome, Western Australia
2024.05 - 2024.08
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing psychiatric treatment to individuals suffering from a range of mental illnesses admitted to the inpatient unit. This included initial assessment and treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention and discharge planning.
- (2XM Healthcare Agency – 40hrs p/w)
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Alfred Health Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team
Melbourne, Victoria
2018.05 - 2024.04
- Providing expert psychiatric assessment and treatment to clients both within the community setting and in The Alfred Emergency Department. Includes assessment; treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention; crisis management planning; understanding and working within MHWA 2022; liaising with community services and the inpatient units.
- (Permanent Full time)
Senior Mental Health Clinician
COVID-19 Alfred Health Hotel, Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
2020.07 - 2020.08
- Providing psychiatric assessment and treatment to guests staying in hotel quarantine.
- (Permanent Full time)
RPN3
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
2017.04 - 2018.05
- (As Below)
Registered Nurse
First Floor Psychiatric Ward, The Alfred Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
2015.09 - 2017.04
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing psychiatric treatment to clients admitted to Unit either voluntarily or under the Mental Health Act. Includes assessment; treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention and crisis management planning; understanding and working within MHA; liaising with community services; managing physical aggression from unwell clients. Management of clients both on open ward and those undergoing treatment in the High Dependency Unit.
- (RPN2)
- 30 Bed Unit
- (Permanent Full time)
N4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Community Mental Health Team
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
2015.02 - 2015.08
- Managing a caseload of approximately 23 clients, providing psychiatric care within the community using a Recovery Model framework. This included initial assessment and treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention; crisis management planning; understanding and working within Mental Health ACT requirements; linking clients in with other community services; being aware and sensitive to cultural issues within the local Indigenous community.
- (TaylorCare Recruitment – 40hrs p/w)
N2 RN Div1
Adult Inpatient 12 Bed Unit, Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
2014.11 - 2015.02
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing psychiatric treatment to clients admitted to Unit either voluntarily or under the Mental Health Act. This included initial assessment and treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention and crisis management planning; understanding and working within Mental Health ACT requirements; liaising with community services; managing physical aggression from unwell clients. Management of clients both on open ward and those undergoing treatment in the High Dependency Unit.
- (TaylorCare Recruitment – 40hrs p/w)
Associate/Acting Unit Manager
Perinatal/General Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic
Melbourne , Victoria
2014.04 - 2014.11
- Was involved in the development and opening of a new unit for mothers suffering with postnatal anxiety and depression (the unit also admitted general psychiatry clients). This included recruiting staff; developing new policies and procedures; sourcing new equipment and furniture; organizing training for staff; liaising with other health services; developing referral and assessment process; assessing new mothers for admission; liaising with Allied health in development of a specific therapy program. Clinical work included promoting mothers to independently care for their baby with support from staff when required; psycho-education around their mental health and healthy attachment with child; practical child care guidance; medication management; discharge planning.
- 12 Bed Unit
- (Permanent Full time)
Associate Manager
Adult Inpatient General Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic
Melbourne, Victoria
2013.06 - 2014.04
- Supporting the manager in the provision of high quality care including overseeing junior staff and mentoring Graduate Nurses; supporting development of Undergraduate nurses on placement; being responsible for unit in the manager’s absence such as after hours; working on Quality development activities such as auditing; rostering. Responsible for 3 other nurses per shift, each responsible for 8 clients.
- 32 Bed Unit
- (Permanent Full time)
Nurse Therapist
Anxiety & Depression/OCD Program, The Melbourne Clinic (Inpatient)
Melbourne, Victoria
2011.11 - 2013.06
- Working four days a week as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering either a two week Cognitive Behaviour Therapy inpatient program for clients suffering with anxiety and depression, or a two week program for clients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This involved assessing potential clients for appropriate program and arranging admission; liaising with Allied Health and Medical Officers involved in clients’ care; facilitating groups; providing support both in group therapy and on 1:1 basis; medication management; discharge planning. One nurse per shift providing care for 8 clients with support from psychologist and OT.
- (RN1 Mental Health)
- 8 Bed Unit
- (Permanent Full time)
Nurse Therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, The Melbourne Clinic Day Program
Melbourne, Victoria
2011.11 - 2012.10
- Working one day a week in the Day Program outpatient service. This included development and facilitation of a 10 week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy program for clients with a range of mental health illnesses. Providing psycho-education and experiential exercises to help clients practice Mindfulness, Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, identify their personal Values and take Committed Action to move towards these, whilst being aware of their Observing Self. Facilitator and Co-facilitator providing program for up to 12 clients in each 10 week course.
- (RN1 Mental Health)
Registered Nurse
Adult Inpatient General Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic (Healthscope)
Melbourne, Victoria
2010.08 - 2011.11
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high quality psychiatric treatment to individuals suffering from a range of mental illnesses including Anxiety, Depression, Bi-polar Affective Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Personality Disorder. This included initial assessment and treatment planning; risk assessment and management; medication management; relapse prevention and crisis management planning; liaising with Allied Health and Medical Officers. Three nursing staff per shift responsible for eight clients each.
- (RN1 Mental Health)
- 24 Bed Unit
- (Permanent Full time)
Registered Staff Nurse
Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, St Ann’s Public Hospital
Bournemouth, Dorset UK
2009.11 - 2010.07
- Worked in a Geriatric mental health inpatient where I completed my preceptorship. This included assessing clients; developing treatment plans; providing physical care; understanding and working within Mental Health ACT requirements; medication management, facilitating ward rounds; overseeing support workers; liaising with community services; developing and implementing discharge plans; managing physical aggression from unwell clients.
- (MH)
- 20 Bed Unit
- (Permanent Full time)
Education
Certificates of Secondary Education - Art, Business Studies, English Language and Literature, French, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Double Science and Textiles General
The John Bentley School
UK 1996.01 - 2003.01
A-Levels - Art, Biology and Psychology
The John Bentley School
UKBSc (Honours) - Psychology
Cardiff University
UK 2004.01 - 2007.01
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
Bournemouth University
UK 2007.01 - 2009.01
Master’s - Advanced Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
The University of Melbourne
Victoria, AustraliaSkills
- Interpersonal skills
- Efficiency
- Leadership
- Administrative skills
- Full driver’s license
- Creativity
- Independence
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Group facilitation
Accomplishments
• Cardiff University Netball team
• Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards
• Young Enterprise Company
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
• 5 month voluntary placement, Brazil
• Young Leader with Guide Association
Certification
• 2 day coaching and 2 day leadership courses with Developing Potential Ltd.
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy 4 day training course with Dr Russ Harris (2012)
• Mindfulness Integrated CBT Applied 10 wk course with the MiCBT Institute (2016)
• ACT and Mindfulness for Trauma 2 day course (May 2018)
• Certificate in Meditation Teaching and Holistic Human Development Course (2022)
• Working with Complexity in Borderline Personality Disorder 1 day course (Oct 2022)
• Mentalization Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder 2 day course (May 2023)
Affiliations
- Since migrating to Australia, I have loved learning about the land, people and culture through past times such as travelling, camping, visiting museums, galleries and places of interest, exploring cafes and restaurants, watching the local sports, and making new friends. In my spare time I enjoy going to gigs, reading, watching movies, hiking, running and going to the gym.
Referees
- Matthew, Little, Team Leader, Matthew.Little@health.wa.gov.au, (08) 9892 2440, Great Southern Community Mental Health Service, Albany, WA, 6330
- Sandi, Reeves, Team Leader, Sandi.Reeves@health.wa.gov.au, (08) 9941 6600, Midwest Mental Health – Gascoyne Region, Carnarvon, WA, 6701
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Great Southern Community Mental Health
2026.01 - 2026.04
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Midwest Community Mental Health
2025.09 - 2025.12
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Midwest Community Mental Health
2025.06 - 2025.09
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service
2024.10 - 2025.05
RPN3
Mabu Liyan Mental Health Unit, Broome Hospital
2024.05 - 2024.08
Senior Mental Health Clinician
COVID-19 Alfred Health Hotel, Melbourne
2020.07 - 2020.08
Senior Mental Health Clinician
Alfred Health Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team
2018.05 - 2024.04
RPN3
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
2017.04 - 2018.05
Registered Nurse
First Floor Psychiatric Ward, The Alfred Hospital
2015.09 - 2017.04
N4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Community Mental Health Team
2015.02 - 2015.08
N2 RN Div1
Adult Inpatient 12 Bed Unit, Alice Springs Hospital
2014.11 - 2015.02
Associate/Acting Unit Manager
Perinatal/General Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic
2014.04 - 2014.11
Associate Manager
Adult Inpatient General Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic
2013.06 - 2014.04
Nurse Therapist
Anxiety & Depression/OCD Program, The Melbourne Clinic (Inpatient)
2011.11 - 2013.06
Nurse Therapist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, The Melbourne Clinic Day Program
2011.11 - 2012.10
Registered Nurse
Adult Inpatient General Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic (Healthscope)
2010.08 - 2011.11
Registered Staff Nurse
Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, St Ann’s Public Hospital
2009.11 - 2010.07
Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
Bournemouth University
2007.01 - 2009.01
BSc (Honours) - Psychology
Cardiff University
2004.01 - 2007.01
Certificates of Secondary Education - Art, Business Studies, English Language and Literature, French, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Double Science and Textiles General
The John Bentley School
1996.01 - 2003.01
A-Levels - Art, Biology and Psychology
The John Bentley School
Master’s - Advanced Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
The University of Melbourne