Vanessa Smith
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Registered Nurse with a proven track record, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and empathic patient advocacy. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical quality improvement, demonstrated success in reducing crisis incidents. Specialising in psychosocial rehabilitation and individualised care planning, ensuring comprehensive patient support. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Malvern Private Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Enhanced overall quality of care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mindful Recovery
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Windana Drug & Alcohol
02.2015 - 12.2022
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- 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.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
St John of God Health Care
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA2020
Associate of Science - Community Mental Health Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Australia
South Australia11.2008
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Counseling
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Individualized care planning
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Affiliations
- Australian Practitioner Health Regulation Agency (APHRA)
- Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)
- Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
- Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
- Australian College of Nursing & Midwifery (ACNM)
- Australia & New Zealand Mental Health Association
- Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
- Drug & Alcohol Nurses Australasia (DANA)
- Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Dependence (MATOD) Peer Group
- Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN)
- Pharmacotherapy Network Area 4
- Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association (VAADA)
- Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM)
- The International Nurses Society on Addictions
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Malvern Private Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mindful Recovery
09.2022 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Windana Drug & Alcohol
02.2015 - 12.2022
Mental Health Registered Nurse
St John of God Health Care
02.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Flinders University
Associate of Science - Community Mental Health Nursing
Flinders University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Australia
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