Caoimhe Denton

I currently work as a registered psychiatric nurse in Highfield Healthcare, in an acute admission unit.

• Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
• Taking a person centered and recovery approach to built strong, trusting relationships with patients. By providing continuous support and delivering the best patient outcomes.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow staff including nursing staff , doctors and fellow MDT members and ensure the delivery of compressive and holistic care to patients.
• Attend and facilitate MDT's and family meetings
• Complete multiple assessments such as risk assessments, ongoing mental health assessments, physical assessments,
• Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
• Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
• I also facilitate a decider skills group twice a week, to support patients in the management of distress.
• Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.

• Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
• Established immediate and long-term care goals, working with interdisciplinary teams to implement.
• Support and advocate for individuals who suffer from mental illness and support them to reach their recovery goals.
• Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
• Built clinical knowledge and leadership skills to effectively deliver best patient care
• Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.

• Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting, and mobility support.
• Monitored patient health, behavioral and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to nurse charge
• Obtained current medical information, weight, height, and vital signs to aid care planning.
• Communicated effectively as part of a team to provide holistic care for residents.
• Worked under the governing body HIQA to ensure a high quality and standard of care.
• Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.