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Hobart, Tas, Au

Rokeby, Tasmania, Australia

Private inpatient mental health service.Affective specialist assessment including risk assessment.Learn, implement therapeutic interventions different from the public services - recovery and trauma informed care.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Psychiatric Emergency Nurse (PEN) and Acute Care TeamRoyal Hobart HospitalI work in conjunction with unit staff, the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department (ED), Alcohol and Drug Services and Community Mental Health Services to deliver improved outcomes for MHSSU clients and individuals presenting to the ED with mental illness and requiring specialist assessment.I am a clinical expert who acts as a specialist… Show more Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Psychiatric Emergency Nurse (PEN) and Acute Care TeamRoyal Hobart HospitalI work in conjunction with unit staff, the Mental Health Inpatient Unit, the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department (ED), Alcohol and Drug Services and Community Mental Health Services to deliver improved outcomes for MHSSU clients and individuals presenting to the ED with mental illness and requiring specialist assessment.I am a clinical expert who acts as a specialist resource for nursing, medical and allied health staff involved in the management of patients with mental health concerns, including those with concurrent alcohol or drug use issues.As part of the new reform directions outlined in the Rethink Mental Health Plan, The Tasmanian Mental Health Reform Program and relevant other strategic initiatives I aim to support and contribute to the ACT service. Show less

Wexham Park Hospital

• I have worked alongside senior management in developing a new service as part of an acute hospital Mental Health Liaison Service into the Emergency Department and Wards at Wexham Park Hospital to reduce the national target for people attending A&E.• Supporting the team in gaining Psych Liaison Accreditation by RCP (PLAN) and working in line with national/local guidelines (CORE 24).• I conduct biopsychosocial assessments of needs & affective risks management from emergency department &… Show more • I have worked alongside senior management in developing a new service as part of an acute hospital Mental Health Liaison Service into the Emergency Department and Wards at Wexham Park Hospital to reduce the national target for people attending A&E.• Supporting the team in gaining Psych Liaison Accreditation by RCP (PLAN) and working in line with national/local guidelines (CORE 24).• I conduct biopsychosocial assessments of needs & affective risks management from emergency department & wards autonomously, doing safe discharge by signposting to other relevant services through individualized recovery focusing care planning with the patient & carer.• I work closely with various MDT clinicians and medical professionals to understand, advice, support and treat physical health illnesses which may present with psychiatric presentation. This includes raising awareness of issues like stigma & other MH issues, by training & teaching junior doctors under the supervision of consultant psychiatrist.• I provide brief psychosocial interventions to limit the reoccurrence of complex patients attending A&E by working closely with the frequent attenders lead & substance misuse lead.• I communicate effectively with all relevant parties and make appropriate referrals to other services.• My clinical work underpins up to date evidence-based practice.• I support junior staff and mentor student nurses through effective clinical & managerial supervision.• Participate in team QMIS, CPD and trust research (brief psycho-interventions in CRHTT/PLS) to improve the service and patient care.• I have completed the trust Excellent Managers Course, Personal Development & Appraisal Training, Excellent Knowledge for New Managers.• I am aiming to complete an MSc project within the area of liaison psychiatry as well as other specialist training (Non-medical Nurse Prescribing, Solution Focused Therapy and MSc Psychosocial Interventions). Show less

Slough, England, United Kingdom

Work within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team - gatekeeping & alternative to hospital admissions.- Affective RISK MANAGEMENT within the community - hospital at home for people who are experiencing mental health crisis.- I undertook bed management duties for local inpatient beds and liaising with external organizations to use out of area inpatient beds.- Assessments, individualized care planning in a recovery focused manner, discharge & signposting to relevant services.-… Show more Work within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team - gatekeeping & alternative to hospital admissions.- Affective RISK MANAGEMENT within the community - hospital at home for people who are experiencing mental health crisis.- I undertook bed management duties for local inpatient beds and liaising with external organizations to use out of area inpatient beds.- Assessments, individualized care planning in a recovery focused manner, discharge & signposting to relevant services.- I worked within the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized recovery focused care plans with both service users & supporting carer’s effectively as well as managing high risk effectively within the community by taking positive risk decisions.- Working in collaboration with carers.- I worked under supervision of Advanced Mental Health Practitioner, alongside management to improve the service by working in line with trust policies and procedures, meeting local & national standards.- I completed biopsychosocial assessments, discharges and utilizing senior decision skills to develop advanced assessment, communication & leadership management skills.- I was supporting junior staff in developing their clinical and organizational skills. I developed projects for students (student-mentor corner, student meetings) and other staff (induction). I provided clinical & managerial supervision to Mental Health Practitioners as well as supporting students on placement as their mentor.- I participated in specific training for CRISIS work, KUF (personality disorder training) & Dual Diagnosis as well as providing CRISIS support over the telephone to service users. - I participated in investigating incidents under the supervision of Advanced Mental Health Practitioner.- In addition to this I supported the psychiatric liaison service, completing assessments in A&E (WPH), liaising with the medical wards to support people experiencing mental health problems. Show less

Hounslow, England, United Kingdom

Work on a female admissions ward for ladies from 18+ experiencing severe mental health problems who can't be managed in the community due to high risk factors. I work with a range of diagnoses including the schizophrenia spectrum, affective disorders and personality disorders.I was a primary nurse to various patients which includes psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, learning disability and dual diagnosis (informally and under MHA) on the acute admission female… Show more Work on a female admissions ward for ladies from 18+ experiencing severe mental health problems who can't be managed in the community due to high risk factors. I work with a range of diagnoses including the schizophrenia spectrum, affective disorders and personality disorders.I was a primary nurse to various patients which includes psychotic disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, learning disability and dual diagnosis (informally and under MHA) on the acute admission female ward. I worked alongside nursing team and MDT in delivering individualized CPA/Care Management Plan to support and monitor treatment. I carried out vital observations as appropriate & report accordingly.  I conducted biopsychosocial assessment for the inpatients including risk assessment and ongoing mental health reviews daily. I worked closely with both internal and external agencies. I completed preceptorship & mentorship training.  I was supporting manager with additional managerial duties (annual leave planning), participation of mock CQC inspection under supervision, participation in assessment and interview process of recruiting Band 2 HCA’s, conducting clinical and non-clinical audits including dual diagnosis, care plans and section 132 rights, taking part in meetings at a senior level about reviewing trust policies (rapid tranquilization). I had experience of undergoing an investigation including statement writing skills. Show less

Ealing, England, United Kingdom

Placement in CAMHS Tier 3 service.I learnt about the differences in MH nursing between adult's and children services (how social media/schooling plays a vital role and the collaborative working with parents/carers), legality of nursing, capacity. Observed inpatient collaborative working. Shadowed non-medical prescribing nurse within the Neurodevelopmental Service. Shadowed practitioners within the Paediatric Service (assessment of suicidality & DSH under 10 years old). Learnt about… Show more Placement in CAMHS Tier 3 service.I learnt about the differences in MH nursing between adult's and children services (how social media/schooling plays a vital role and the collaborative working with parents/carers), legality of nursing, capacity. Observed inpatient collaborative working. Shadowed non-medical prescribing nurse within the Neurodevelopmental Service. Shadowed practitioners within the Paediatric Service (assessment of suicidality & DSH under 10 years old). Learnt about different therapies which can be offered (CBT, solution focused, motivational therapy). Worked alongside with the admin/secretaries to write official letters and other admin jobs. Show less

Hounslow, England, United Kingdom

Elective placement on a male acute admission/assessment ward - learnt the importance of primary nursing, relationship between male patient and female staff especially in the context of de-escalation, maintaining appropriate boundaries, affective risk management techniques to work safely. Spent time on the recovery wards to learn about the process of assessment & treatment, medication management and the Mental Health Act.

Northolt, England, United Kingdom

Community placement at a Community Mental Health Team, supporting patients who have a long standing mental illness. I participated in extensive care planning, supporting with financial & housing issues. I took part in MHA assessments with the AMHP's and the depot clinic. I was able to learn about other services like Early Intervention Service for Psychosis (EIS) and Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), including the current challenges of affectively supporting service users and discharging patient's… Show more Community placement at a Community Mental Health Team, supporting patients who have a long standing mental illness. I participated in extensive care planning, supporting with financial & housing issues. I took part in MHA assessments with the AMHP's and the depot clinic. I was able to learn about other services like Early Intervention Service for Psychosis (EIS) and Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), including the current challenges of affectively supporting service users and discharging patient's back to primary care. Show less

Richmond, England, United Kingdom

Placement at Cassel Hospital which is a specialist therapeutic community for patient with an existing diagnosis of personality disorder, where all other treatments have not helped the patient’s recovery. I worked closely within the MDT (psychiatrist, various therapist) and with the patients to develop safety plans that worked. Learnt about different personality disorder traits, how everyone has different levels of these, focusing on the importance of building healthy relationships, patients… Show more Placement at Cassel Hospital which is a specialist therapeutic community for patient with an existing diagnosis of personality disorder, where all other treatments have not helped the patient’s recovery. I worked closely within the MDT (psychiatrist, various therapist) and with the patients to develop safety plans that worked. Learnt about different personality disorder traits, how everyone has different levels of these, focusing on the importance of building healthy relationships, patients taking responsibility for their care plan & recovery, being tolerant, challenging & enquiring about destructive behaviours, using psychosocial & psychoanalytic approaches to treatment. I worked closely with the in-reach & outreach service with the aim of reducing self-harm, suicidal ideations and being able to function within the community. Show less

Ealing, England, United Kingdom

Placement in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to support male MH patients who can not be managed/worked with in an acute inpatient setting, generally nursing with more then 1:1 observations. Learnt about de-escalation skills, control & restraint, rapid tranquilisation medication, use of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Tagore Ward, Rsu

This is a medium secure unit for males with a mental health illness who has come into contact with the criminal justice system needing assessment & treatment under section. Referrals from prisons, other hospitals & boroughs, court/mystery of justice and internal.

St Anne'S School

Secondary education school for children with severe, profound & multiple learning disabilities. To work closely with the teaching and learning support assistant staff in managing behavior, build valuable skills for the future and advocate on behalf of the students.

Limes Dementia Unit

Dementia nursing home for older adults (65+) experiencing organic and functional disorders. Provide a safe environment for the patients; help them live an optimum life and support with activities of daily living. Administer medication and promote independence.

Worked in a crisis resolution and home treatment team, providing treatment at home as an alternative to hospital admission and being gatekeepers for hospital admission for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.Work alongside the MDT, providing care plans and managing risk effectively including medication management.

Farnham

• Here I worked under the sub post master.• Running the post office effectively when the manager was there and also when she was away• Managing the whole shop which consists of convenience store, newsagents as well as the post office counters. • Manager of the shop as well as the post office making sure everything was running effectively. • Training new staff as well as supervising current staff.

Master Of Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

Activities and Societies: APHRA ACMHN ABNM Modules: Leadership and Management in Practice. Therapeutic Engagement & Psychosocial.

Postgraduate, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Merit

Activities and Societies: Mentorship of nursing students.

Postgraduate, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Pass

Activities and Societies: Preceptorship training

Post Graduate Diploma, Pre Reg Nursing (Mental Health), Pass

Pre Reg Mental Health Nursing Training

Master Of Science (Msc), Mental Health Studies, Pass

Mental health Studies

Bachelor’S Degree, Counseling Psychology, 2:2

Psychology & Counselling