Georgia Oakden
New Zeland
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in communication, team management, and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional skills in teamwork, critical thinking, and collaboration. Adept at mentorship and teaching, with a proven track record in caseload management and factual writing. Known for integrity, excellent written and verbal communication, empathetic listening, and public speaking. Career goals include leveraging negotiation skills and presentation abilities to drive organisational success.
Compassionate and dedicated, bringing exceptional communication skills and emotional resilience to support individuals in mental health settings. Proven ability in crisis intervention and patient advocacy, along with strong foundation in therapeutic techniques. Committed to making meaningful difference in a Mental Health Nurse role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Visitor
Health Visiting Team Bradford
Bradford
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducting home visits to see families and children under age of 5, providing antenatal and postnatal support along with building relationships with families to ensure that children learn, thrive and reach their full potential
- Health needs as early as possible to prevent ill Health and reducing inequalities
- As part of role Safeguarding children and adults was key aspect of job
- During role had responsibility to support families in reducing risks and protecting and safeguarding children
- Facilitated immunisation programmes, promoting public Health protection.
- Worked closely with GPs to facilitate timely referrals when necessary.
- Implemented preventative measures against domestic violence within households visited.
- Coordinated with social services to ensure holistic care provision.
- Supported parents during their transition into parenthood, bolstering familial relationships and reducing stress levels.
- Delivered educational workshops on various Health topics, increasing community awareness and understanding.
- Improved patient wellbeing by providing tailored Health education and advice.
Staff Nurse
Health Visiting Team Bradford
Bradford
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Playing vital role in ensuring that every child gets best start in life through delivering health promotion and core services to children 0-5 and their families as part of Healthy Child Programme
- Showing excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, good communication skills and passion for improving outcomes for children and families
- Delivering brief interventions using outcome approach for vulnerable families to support with behaviour and emotional wellbeing along with Acting professionally in record keeping and maintaining contemporaneous electronic records
- This job role then allowed opportunity to develop skills and knowledge by completing e MSc Specialist Public Health nursing course in one year
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Lynfield Mount Hospital
Bradford, Bradford
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Following Assessment and formulation, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and treatment within therapeutic alliance with people experiencing mental disorder who are involved in criminal justice processes
- During time working took charge of designated clinical area and deputise as appropriate
- As part of role, adopted flexible approach to hours of duty, to meet needs of service over 24-hour period within multi-disciplinary work force
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining high quality of care delivery.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or triggers in environment.
- Supported families of patients by providing education about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and progress regularly.
- Implemented individualised care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
Education
GCSEs - English Language, Mathematics
South Craven School
Keighley A levels/ BTEC - Triple science, Health and Social Care and Dance
South Craven School
Keighley BSc - Mental Health Nursing
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield 09/2017 - 06/2020
Msc - Specialist Public Health Nursing
University of Leeds
Leeds 09/2023 - 06/2024
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Collaboration and team building
- Integrity
- Caseload management
- Excellent written communication
- Empathetic listening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Visitor
Health Visiting Team Bradford
09.2023 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse
Health Visiting Team Bradford
06.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Lynfield Mount Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022
GCSEs - English Language, Mathematics
South Craven School
A levels/ BTEC - Triple science, Health and Social Care and Dance
South Craven School
BSc - Mental Health Nursing
University of Huddersfield
09/2017 - 06/2020
Msc - Specialist Public Health Nursing
University of Leeds
09/2023 - 06/2024
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