Jennifer Wallace
Cannock,Staffordshire
Summary
Attentive mental health nurse talented in client assessments and treatment planning. Evaluates client needs and implements trauma-informed interventions to support overall well-being. Completes risk assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements. Experienced professional with history diversifying services to meet individual client needs. Works with care and compassion to deliver targeted care programmes for improved social and behavioural outcomes. Meticulous in assessments and monitoring to provide excellent care continuity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mental health practitioner
MPFT
Cannock, Staffordshire
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
- Provided timely intake, assessment and appropriate intervention to clients experiencing crises.
- Produced detailed progress reporting, liaising with clients and their families to discuss ongoing treatment.
- Supported clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering access to additional resources and targeted programmes.
- Assisted clients to achieve personal and treatment-related goals.
- Developed relationships with medical, welfare and educational agencies serving client needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
- Helped clients make informed decisions and follow individual treatment plans.
Staff nurse A&E
UHNM
Stafford, Staffordshire
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to 6 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
Dementia Nurse
UHNM
Stafford, Staffordshire
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Contributed to monitoring patient experience to continuously improve delivered quality of care.
- Encouraged patients to keep feelings of independence and self-esteem by doing things for themselves.
- Recognised and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of and followed facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
- Recorded all care information accurately in appropriate format.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating, bathing and other basic needs.
- Recognised patient condition changes requiring intervention from doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
- Interacted with patients and families, while maintaining high standard of professional care.
- Assessed patient ability to complete routine daily tasks.
- Implemented and evaluated patient care plans for optimum treatment planning.
- Provided up-to-date clinical advice, support and training to junior colleagues and other staff.
Dementia Nurse
methodist homes
Stafford, Staffordshire
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Contributed to monitoring patient experience to continuously improve delivered quality of care.
- Encouraged patients to keep feelings of independence and self-esteem by doing things for themselves.
- Recognised and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of and followed facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
- Recorded all care information accurately in appropriate format.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating, bathing and other basic needs.
- Interacted with patients and families, while maintaining high standard of professional care.
- Respected and supported cultural and religious practices of patients.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Implemented and evaluated patient care plans for optimum treatment planning.
- Provided up-to-date clinical advice, support and training to junior colleagues and other staff.
- Involved and educated family and carers in best care practices for older adults.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental health nursing
Staffordshire University
Stafford 01.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
- Superior communication skills
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Progress reporting
- Community services referrals
- Mental health treatment planning
- Treatment planning
- Mental health crisis intervention
- Microsoft Outlook
Timeline
Mental health practitioner
MPFT
06.2022 - Current
Staff nurse A&E
UHNM
03.2020 - 06.2022
Dementia Nurse
UHNM
03.2019 - 03.2020
Dementia Nurse
methodist homes
02.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental health nursing
Staffordshire University
01.2008 - 05.2011
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