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SANEHA AHIR

Carlingford,NSW

Summary

Mental health nurse with nearly two years of experience in two different mental health settings (Acute adult and acute aged) in St Vincent mental health hospital in Melbourne and Sydney. Working with a broad age group from 16 to 65+ in different settings of adult and aged has improved patient handling and interpersonal skills. Working in mental health setting with two different age group has added a lot in my skills of relationship developments, Early risk assessment and prevention, providing person oriented and recovery focused care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Public Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Training for nursing in charge position.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Graduate Registered Mental Health Nurse

St Vincent’s Mental Health
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Most of the roles and responsibilities in aged setting Is similar to acute adult setting with some differences like: - Managing consumers with diagnosis of dementia and depression.
  • Managing patients with high physical and mental health needs.
  • Providing them with general nursing care while managing their behavioural issues.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved overall client well-being while adhering to ethical guidelines.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.

Graduate Registered Mental Health Nurse

St Vincent’s Mental Health
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked as a Graduate RN in a 22 bed acute mental health unit in a public hospital
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
  • Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
  • Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved overall client well-being while adhering to ethical guidelines.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Supervise subordinates (students having their placement in mental health ward)

Registered Nurse

Estia Healthcare (Age care facility)
  • Worked as a registered nurse in an aged care setting with 64 Beds
  • Taking care of 32 residents at one time
  • Providing, managing and overseeing nursing care procedures
  • Providing Restorative care
  • Safe behavioral management in dementia care
  • Providing health emergency responses, including identification of acute deterioration in residents related to falls and infections compounded by co-morbidities
  • Palliative care includes complex pain management
  • Medication administration and management consistent with quality use of medicines guidelines
  • Infection prevention and control programs.

Education

Master of Nursing Science - Nursing

University of Melbourne, City Campus
Melbourne
12.2021

Bachelors of Dental Science (BDS) -

Gian Sagar Dental College And Hospital
02.2019

Skills

  • Dispute resolution
  • Enticing communication skills
  • Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi
  • Reliable, loyal, and trustworthy
  • Organized and professional
  • Always ready to learn

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • ADAPT training
  • 3 COVID vaccination
  • Flu vaccination
  • Permanent resident

Volunteership

Red cross Australia, Emergency Volunteer, 06/2019, 2022

Timeline

Mental Health Registered Nurse

St Vincent's Public Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Graduate Registered Mental Health Nurse

St Vincent’s Mental Health
03.2023 - 09.2023

Graduate Registered Mental Health Nurse

St Vincent’s Mental Health
05.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Estia Healthcare (Age care facility)

Master of Nursing Science - Nursing

University of Melbourne, City Campus

Bachelors of Dental Science (BDS) -

Gian Sagar Dental College And Hospital

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