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David Parkinson

Dorchester,Dorset

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with a strong proficiency in nursing documentation and mental health counselling. Demonstrates exceptional therapeutic rapport building and effective assessment skills, adapting nursing practice to align with evolving policies. Known for a flexible approach and empathic, caring nature, with the ability to work independently. Committed to advancing patient care and enhancing mental health support.

Compassionate, adept at building rapport and providing emotional support to those in need. Demonstrates exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring comprehensive care and patient advocacy. Eager to make meaningful difference within role.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Community mental health nurse

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
Weymouth, Dorset
08.2010 - Current

Empathetic and Caring, Excellent communicator, good team worker, lone worker, excellent record keeper, works well under pressure and undertakes comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments.

Health Care support worker

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, Dorset
05.2006 - 08.2007
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
  • Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
  • Facilitated social activities for patients, boosting morale and wellbeing.
  • Supported the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Helped elderly residents with basic living skills such as dressing and feeding themselves.

Young persons Counsellor

Children's society
Weymouth, Dorset
08.2002 - 06.2006

Voluntary Job, initially as a placement while at College, then went on to work one day a week, providing therapy for children up to the age of 21.

Garden centre assistant

Wyevale Garden Centres
Dorchester, Dorset
03.1996 - 05.2006

General assistant and Horticultural advisor.

General assistant

The Blue Pool
Wareham, Dorset
02.1993 - 03.1995

General assistant, sales and plant advice to customers.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Registered Nursing (Mental Health)

Bournemouth University
Poole
09.2007 - 07.2010

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling

Weymouth College
Weymouth
09.2003 - 08.2005

Level 2 certificate in Counselling studies - Counselling

Yeovil College
Yeovil, Somerset
09.2002 - 07.2003

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

Weymouth College
Weymouth, Dorset
09.2001 - 09.2002

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Pt1 - Therapy

Leicester College
Leicester
01.2020 - 01.2020

National Certificate in Horticulture - Horticulture

Sparsholt College
Sparsholt, Hampshire
09.1994 - 06.1995

First Diploma in Horticulture - Horticulture

Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester, Dorset
09.1991 - 09.1992

Skills

  • Nursing documentation proficiency
  • Mental health counselling
  • Therapeutic rapport building
  • Effective Assessment Skills
  • Ability to adapt Nursing practice in accordance with changing policies
  • Flexible approach
  • Empathic and caring
  • Ability to lone work

Affiliations

  • Fishkeeping, horticulture and walking my dog.

Timeline

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Pt1 - Therapy

Leicester College
01.2020 - 01.2020

Community mental health nurse

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
08.2010 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Registered Nursing (Mental Health)

Bournemouth University
09.2007 - 07.2010

Health Care support worker

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
05.2006 - 08.2007

Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling

Weymouth College
09.2003 - 08.2005

Level 2 certificate in Counselling studies - Counselling

Yeovil College
09.2002 - 07.2003

Young persons Counsellor

Children's society
08.2002 - 06.2006

Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling

Weymouth College
09.2001 - 09.2002

Garden centre assistant

Wyevale Garden Centres
03.1996 - 05.2006

National Certificate in Horticulture - Horticulture

Sparsholt College
09.1994 - 06.1995

General assistant

The Blue Pool
02.1993 - 03.1995

First Diploma in Horticulture - Horticulture

Kingston Maurward College
09.1991 - 09.1992
David Parkinson