Tara Boag
Boreen,QLD
Summary
Outgoing Psychiatric Nurse with great people skills, friendly demeanour and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective knowledge and understanding of a range of mental illnesses, the effects this has on someone's life, and evidence-based treatments for managing mental illness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Barwon Health
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Graduate year consisted of completing three 4 month rotations at different facilities within Barwon Health including CRF/PARC, Mental Health Hospital in The Home (MH-HITH), and Surfcoast Mental Health Continuing Care Service (SC-CMHT).
- Engaged in and successfully completed a number of specialised study days throughout the graduate program (transcript evidence attached)
- Gained understanding of how to care for suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided psychoeducation around useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses, including intramuscular injections.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Provided care for not only clients with mental illness but their families and surroundings.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams including occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.
- Understand how to assess for risk and complete mental state examinations.
- Understand how to escalate the situation when a client is at risk to themselves or others.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviour and helping clients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Creating safety plans with clients to reduce their risk of relapse and help themselves and their families understand
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Eleoura Aged Care Home Torquay
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for patients, promoting overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted with meal planning, preparation, and feeding for balanced nutrition aligned with dietary restrictions or preferences.
Disability and Aged Care Support
Prestige In Home Care
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Education
Mental Health Drug And Alcohol Services
Barwon Health (Graduate Program)
Victoria 02.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC12.2022
High School Diploma -
Grovedale Secondary College
Grovedale, VIC12.2019
Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Safety Protocols
- Community Program Referrals
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Routine Examinations
- Client Education
- Medication Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge (including clozapine and insulin)
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Intramuscular Injections
- Mood Disorders
Certification
Bachelor of Nursing degree (Deakin University)
Mental Health Drug and Alcohol graduate year completion (Barwon Health)
Referees
1.) Monique Baeck - RPN4 (SNR of Community mental health team) - Work: 0403601591 Mob: 0408 379 323
2.) Amanda French - RPN 4 (SNR of Hospital In the Home MH) - Work: amanda.french@barwonhealth.org.au Mob: 0419 504 726
3.) Jacob Davis - RPN3 (SNR of PARC/CRF) - Work: Jacob.davis@barwonhealth.org.au Mob: 0423 677 592
4.) Natasha Grave - RPN at Education team + Clinical supervisor - Work: natasha.grave@barwonhealth.org.au Mob: 0437 751 158
5.) Eloise Dikmans - Mental Health Clinician Nurse Educator - Work: eloise.dikmans@barwonhealth.org.au Mob: 0414 593 710
Timeline
Graduate Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Barwon Health
02.2023 - 02.2024
Disability and Aged Care Support
Prestige In Home Care
07.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Eleoura Aged Care Home Torquay
07.2021 - 02.2022
Mental Health Drug And Alcohol Services
Barwon Health (Graduate Program)
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
High School Diploma -
Grovedale Secondary College
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