Sabina Thapa
307/19 Parramatta Road , Homebush West
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Western Sydney Local Health District, specializing in forensic mental health nursing and Psychiatric Emergency Care . Proven expertise in risk assessment and crisis management, successfully reducing restraint incidents through advanced de-escalation techniques. Strong collaborator with multidisciplinary teams, committed to patient education and continuous professional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western Sydney Local Health District (Blacktown Hospital PECC)
11.2024 - Current
- Provide holistic, person-centred care to individuals within the Forensic Mental Health Unit, ensuring that the treatment plan addresses both mental health needs and legal considerations.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, risk evaluations, and psychiatric observations for patients with complex mental health conditions and criminal backgrounds.
- Document patient progress, assessments, and treatment outcomes in Electronic Medical Records (EMR), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Lead crisis interventions, utilizing de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care strategies to manage aggressive or high-risk patients.
- Ensure the safe administration of medications and monitor for adverse effects, particularly for patients on high-risk medications.
- Worked collaboratively with psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to treatment planning and discharge recommendations.
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital ED: ( Mental Health POD)
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Emergency Mental Health Nursing
- Crisis Management & De-escalation
- Provide acute mental health care to patients in crisis, offering immediate psychiatric assessments and interventions in a high-stress emergency department setting.
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and risk evaluations to determine appropriate interventions, including suicide risk and violent behavior assessments.
- Support mental health triage and rapid response teams within the emergency department, assisting in fast-paced assessments and coordination of urgent care needs.
- Assist with first presentation in mental Health
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital (Bunya Forensic Unit)
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered expert, patient-centered care to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, including those with mental health disorders, ensuring appropriate clinical assessments and treatments were provided within a forensic setting.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex mental health conditions and behavioral issues, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Effectively managed high-risk patients, including those who were at risk for self-harm, aggression, or violence, using advanced de-escalation techniques and applying therapeutic communication strategies to mitigate risk.
- Successfully reduced incidents of restraint or seclusion by implementing alternative behavioral management approaches, improving patient safety, and minimizing harm during acute episodes.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments, collaborating with forensic psychiatrists to determine the patient's fitness to stand trial, risk of reoffending, and need for ongoing psychiatric care or legal interventions.
- Contributed to the preparation of reports for court hearings, providing detailed documentation of the patient’s mental state and behavior, which aided in the legal decision-making process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University
North SydneySkills
- Forensic Mental Health Nursing
- Risk Assessment & Crisis Management
- Psychiatric Emergency care
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR):
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Medication Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Mental Health Legislation & Compliance
- Documentation & Reporting
- Patient Education & Mentorship
- Continuous Professional Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Westmead Hospital ED: ( Mental Health POD)
05.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Western Sydney Local Health District (Blacktown Hospital PECC)
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital (Bunya Forensic Unit)
05.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Australian Catholic University