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
2010.08 - 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
2006.05 - 2007.08
- 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
2002.08 - 2006.06
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
1996.03 - 2006.05
General assistant and Horticultural advisor.
General assistant
The Blue Pool
Wareham, Dorset
1993.02 - 1995.03
General assistant, sales and plant advice to customers.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Registered Nursing (Mental Health)
Bournemouth University
Poole 2007.09 - 2010.07
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling
Weymouth College
Weymouth 2003.09 - 2005.08
Level 2 certificate in Counselling studies - Counselling
Yeovil College
Yeovil, Somerset 2002.09 - 2003.07
Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling
Weymouth College
Weymouth, Dorset 2001.09 - 2002.09
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Pt1 - Therapy
Leicester College
Leicester 2020.01 - 2020.01
National Certificate in Horticulture - Horticulture
Sparsholt College
Sparsholt, Hampshire 1994.09 - 1995.06
First Diploma in Horticulture - Horticulture
Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester, Dorset 1991.09 - 1992.09
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
2020.01 - 2020.01
Community mental health nurse
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
2010.08 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Registered Nursing (Mental Health)
Bournemouth University
2007.09 - 2010.07
Health Care support worker
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
2006.05 - 2007.08
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Counselling
Weymouth College
2003.09 - 2005.08
Level 2 certificate in Counselling studies - Counselling
Yeovil College
2002.09 - 2003.07
Young persons Counsellor
Children's society
2002.08 - 2006.06
Certificate in Counselling Skills - Counselling
Weymouth College
2001.09 - 2002.09
Garden centre assistant
Wyevale Garden Centres
1996.03 - 2006.05
National Certificate in Horticulture - Horticulture
Sparsholt College
1994.09 - 1995.06
General assistant
The Blue Pool
1993.02 - 1995.03
First Diploma in Horticulture - Horticulture
Kingston Maurward College
1991.09 - 1992.09