An experienced CPN with strong background in both inpatient and community mental health services. I have worked with children, adults and older adults with various mental health conditions such as EUPD, bipolar disorder, drug induced psychosis, paranoid schizophrenia, dual diagnosis, substance and alcohol misuse, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
Assessment & Care Planning: Carried out comprehensive mental health assessments for adults and older adults in the community as a care-coordinator/lead practitioner and duty staff.
Clinical Intervention & Treatment: Supported my patients and the depot clinic with administration of various prescribed medication and monitoring for side effects.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Participated in case discussions and reviews during twice weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic care is being delivered to service users.
Family & Carer Support: Engaged with family members of patients via providing psychoeducation to better understand the service users’ mental health, how best to support them, and signposting to additional services and resources available in the community.
Safeguarding & Risk Management: I investigated safeguarding concerns and successfully implemented risk management plans that lead to closure of open safeguarding concerns.
Professional Development & Supervision: Always attending relevant webinars organised by the Trust for professional development to keep me up-to-date with the latest best practices.
■ Performing cleaning duties as designated by management to a high standard.
■ Responsible for cleaning and general upkeep of communal areas and bedrooms.
■ Ensuring the environment is welcoming and comfortable for residents.