Dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse supervising at-risk patients and assessing outcomes of interventions to eliminate suicide risk. Maintained nonjudgmental and supportive stance in relating to patient and family concerns. Strong knowledge of state laws, including civil commitments, patient rights, seclusion and advance directives for mental health treatment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
SLAM - LUCAS WARD MAUDSLEY
LONDON, LONDON
03.2024 - 09.2024
Actively sought out new ways to improve quality of care delivered while maintaining cost efficiency standards set forth by healthcare organizations.
Counseled patients individually and in group settings on topics such as stress management, anger control, substance abuse prevention, and self-improvement strategies.
Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, and managing money responsibly for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing the practice of mental health nursing.
Encouraged family involvement in treatment processes through counseling sessions with both the patient and family members when applicable.
Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing assistance programs or employment opportunities for discharged patients.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and setbacks related to their diagnoses and treatment plans.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature readings during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.
Care Support Worker
ES1 (PICU ) MAUDSLEY HOSPITAL
LONDON, LONDON
11.2021 - 04.2024
Provided emotional support to clients in difficult situations.
Reported any changes in a client's condition or behaviour promptly to relevant personnel.
Encouraged independence within safe boundaries while promoting choice and dignity at all times.
Adhered strictly to policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.
Developed relationships with clients by providing companionship, understanding and empathy.
Offered practical advice on how to manage health conditions and assisted with medication administration.
Organised social activities for clients to help them remain socially engaged.
Organised outings for groups of service users according to their interests or abilities.
Assisted clients with their daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation and shopping.
Supported vulnerable individuals with communication difficulties, learning disabilities or mental health issues.
Student Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
LONDON, LONDON
01.2021 - 12.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
LONDON
02-2024
Skills
Clinical Quality Improvement
HIPAA
Mental health counseling
De-Escalation Techniques
Patient Health Education
Family Support
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Records Maintenance
Wound Care
Vitals monitoring
Nursing Performance Assessment
Multitasking
Active Listening
Patient Care Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
SLAM - LUCAS WARD MAUDSLEY
03.2024 - 09.2024
Care Support Worker
ES1 (PICU ) MAUDSLEY HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 04.2024
Student Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
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