Victoria Roberts
Redbank Plains,QLD
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9 years experience working in the Mental Health environment as a nurse. Nearly 8 years in a Forensic Mental Health setting, in both High and Medium secure environments. During this time, I have stepped up many times to be in charge and provide leadership in challenging environments. I also have previous 1 year experience as a Clinical Nurse in a Community Mental Health setting, case managing up to 35 clients with extensive Mental Health backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
QLD Health- The Park Centre for Mental Health
Wacol, QLD
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse
WA Health
Armadale, WA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted mental health assessments for diverse community members.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss client cases and identify appropriate services.
- Monitored client progress through regular reviews of medical records and clinical notes.
- Coordinated out-patient appointments; including weekly/monthly clozapine appointments as well as regular appointments with the Psychiatrist.
- Case managed Clients on Community Treatment Orders (CTO's) under the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA)
Registered Nurse
QLD Health- The Park Centre for Mental Health
Wacol, QLD
02.2017 - 04.2023
- I completed the Transitional Support Program (TSP), which took place from February 2017 to February 2018 at The Park Centre for Mental Health. I worked in both Medium and High secure environments.
- Administering medications, including IMI and PO.
- Building rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Collaborating with all members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), patients, and their support networks to provide patient-focused care.
- Continuous assessments of patients and their surroundings to ensure safety is maintained for all, including staff and patients.
- Keeping up to date with learning competencies required within my organization.. professional and role, to ensure top care is provided.
- Participating in fortnightly reviews, as well as 3 monthly care plans.
- Provided direct patient care and support to individuals with a variety of mental health issues.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - General Nursing
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD12-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Mental health assessment
- Care planning
- Patient-centered care
- Care plan development
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
References
- Angela Mulhern- Clinical Nurse Manager- EFTRU
07 3271 8426 Angela.Mulhern@health.qld.gov.au
- Francis Aranha- Clinical Nurse- EFTRU
07 3271 8422 Francis.Aranha@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse
QLD Health- The Park Centre for Mental Health
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse
WA Health
04.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
QLD Health- The Park Centre for Mental Health
02.2017 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - General Nursing
Australian Catholic University