Stephanie Flower
Bannockburn
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding nurses and nursing students, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Awarded certificate for leadership skills and professionalism
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Multiple Positions as a Psychiatric Nurse
The Geelong Clinic
07.2018 - Current
- Explaining useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Documented clinical observations in medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on evidence-based practices in psychiatric nursing care delivery methods.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Risk Assessment
- Provided education to patients'' families regarding mental health disorders, treatment options, and community resources available for support.
- After Hours Hospital Coordinator, Responsible for the hospital, rostering, intake calls and managing all staff
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Acting Nurse Unit Manager, reporting to General Manager
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Team work liaising with Psychiatrists
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Registered Nurse Multiple Positions
Werribee Mercy Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Worked in Palliative care, Medical, Surgical, Theatre, Mental health and in Education
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC01-2011
Certificate IV - Nursing
Flexible Advance Creative Training Solutions
Geelong, VIC01-2009
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Resilience
- Adaptability
- Works well under pressure
Timeline
Multiple Positions as a Psychiatric Nurse
The Geelong Clinic
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Multiple Positions
Werribee Mercy Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
Victoria University
Certificate IV - Nursing
Flexible Advance Creative Training Solutions
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