Trinidad (Trini) Devenport
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Case Management
Qld Health - Southport Community MH Clinic
09.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served.
- Conducted and utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in CIMHA
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on healthy lifestyle .
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and mandatory training
- Participated in clinical supervision
Clinical Nurse Rehab
Qld Health Gold Coast MH Rehab Services
12.2006 - 09.2008
- Collaborated with peers and multidisciplinary team to maintain the organisations standards of client care
- Develop, implement, evaluate client centred rehabilitation on recover frame,network programs
- Achievement - Program developer, recovery rehabilitation on drugs and alcohol
- Expressive art therapy
- Financial planning
- Healthy lifestyle promotion for women
- Participated in Qld Health Mandatory Training
- Participated in clinical supervision
Registered Nurse
St Vincents Robina Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2002
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Participated in St Vincent's Hospital Mandatory Training by
- Participated in clinical supervisor
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse (Graduate Transition Program )_
Qld Health Wolston Park
02.2000 - 09.2001
- Mental Health new graduate program allow newly graduate registered nurse to undertake supervised transition period into specialise field of mental health nursing, as an expectation of employment unit in the area of specialisation or least considerable clinical placement to gain practical skills related to the area
- Skills acquired in this area :
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Participated in rotation in the following areas eg -
- Acute adult , Dual Diagnosis ( MH and Developmental Disorder) , Extended Treatment , Extended rehabilitation
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Masters in Advanced Practice Mental Health Nursing
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD04.2012
No Degree - Diploma Social Welfare in Community Services
TAFE Queensland
Ashmore, QLD2000
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Care Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication Administration
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competence
- Empathy and Compassion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- MH Act 2016
- Case Management
Accomplishments
20th year of service in Qld Health
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse - Needs renewing
Affiliations
- Members of Australian College of Mental Health for 22 years Member of QNMU for 22 years Previously member of Australia New Zealand Art Therapy Association Previously Credentialed MH Nurse
Certification
Members of Australian College of Mental Health for 22 years
Member of QNMU for 22 years
Previously member of Australia New Zealand Art Therapy Association
Previously Credentialed MH Nurse
Languages
Cebuano/Visayan
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Case Management
Qld Health - Southport Community MH Clinic
09.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse Rehab
Qld Health Gold Coast MH Rehab Services
12.2006 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse
St Vincents Robina Hospital
09.2000 - 09.2002
Registered Nurse (Graduate Transition Program )_
Qld Health Wolston Park
02.2000 - 09.2001
Masters in Advanced Practice Mental Health Nursing
Griffith University
No Degree - Diploma Social Welfare in Community Services
TAFE Queensland