Louise Luckett
Beccles,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with sound knowledge in ADHD and ASD, demonstrating a strong understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Proficient in clinical risk assessment and case management, ensuring compassionate care through effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in behavioural therapy techniques and mental health promotion, prioritising workload efficiently while maintaining resilience under pressure. Committed to advancing recovery orientation and empathetic listening to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Primary care mental health nurse
Norfolk and suffolk foundation Trust
Beccles, Suffolk
2023.02 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
- Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient reports in SystemOne
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Documented patient reactions to psychotropic medications during treatment sessions.
- Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Within Primary care supporting services users in distress from trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression.
- Working closely with patients with identifying challenges with neurodiverse symptoms. Completing relevant forms for timely referral to appropriate services for ADHD and or Autism.
- Guided patients in navigating the process while awaiting neurodiverse diagnosis to reduce anxiety.
- Identified individuals presenting with neurodiverse symptoms in one-on-one consultations.
- Aided patients in filling out necessary forms for ADHD and ASD diagnosis, simplifying the process for them.
- Offering all patients a safe, non judgemental space to get support with their mental health.
- Completed referrals to secondary mental health services for additional intervention.
- Supporting patients who have been discharged from secondary care.
Community mental health nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2018.09 - 2023.02
- Delivered therapeutic interventions resulting in improved mental health states.
- Implemented behavioural strategies that enhanced patient compliance and engagement.
- Responded to crisis situations promptly, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Provided education and advice on coping mechanisms leading to enhanced self-management skills among patients.
- Achieved patient trust by listening and responding empathetically to their concerns.
- Maintained detailed treatment records to ensure continuity of care.
- Assessed risk factors and made referrals when necessary to maintain patient safety.
- Demonstrated resilience in high-pressure environments, ensuring quality care was maintained at all times.
- Liaised with families and carers for a comprehensive understanding of each case.
- Devised individual care plans to improve patients' mental wellbeing.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary health teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality laws protecting patient privacy rights.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Utilised effective communication skills both within the healthcare team as well as with patients, fostering a positive working environment.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and wider MDT in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Managed an individual caseload of complex mental health conditions, using good time management and planning to provide appropriate support.
- Worked as team lead for depot clinic and home administration, monitoring side effects and mental health symptoms.
Mental health nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk foundation trust
Lowestoft, Suffolk
2014.05 - 2018.09
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
- Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
- Administered emergency first aid, ensuring physical wellbeing of patients.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
- Provided care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in a 22 bed adult acute ward.
- Completed crisis assessments for those in community settings, and supported patients and families in mental health crisis.
- Engaged with appropriate services to ensure timely mental health act assessments.
Mental health Nurse Prison Sevice
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust
Norwich, Norfolk
2004.11 - 2012.05
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
- Administered emergency first aid, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Implemented a new risk assessment to support staff and patient needs to safely monitor suicide and self harm risks.
- Worked with end of life Prisoners in Health care, proving personal care, and end of life care.
- Facilitated support for adult and young offenders in prison healthcare settings.
Mental health nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
2003.10 - 2004.11
- Adapted to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity of high-quality care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on industry standards and best practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning, effectively liaising with services and family members to facilitate smooth transitions.
- Supporting patients upon discharge from acute care, to develop skills for returning to independent living.
- Assisted patients throughout detox process, providing emotional and physical support during recovery.
- Developed comprehensive care plans, enhancing safety and effectiveness of patient care.
Education
Bsc (hons) Mental Health Nurse -
University De Monfort Leicester
Leicester 2000.09 - 2003.07
Skills
- Knowledge of mental disorders
- Communication with multidisciplinary team
- Recovery orientation
- Mental health promotion
- Case Management
- Clinical risk assessment
- Empathetic listener
- Compassionate care
- Workload prioritisation
- Clinical documentation
- Behavioural therapy techniques
- Resilience under pressure
- ADHD and ASD expertise
- Good knowledge of Wender Utah Rating Scale
- Good Knowledge of ASRS
- Good understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Autism and ADHD
Affiliations
- Alongside being a mental health nurse, i have been a Head coach for a local gymnastics club for over 10 years.
- Enjoy exercise and recently started to take part in local Parkruns.
- Love walking our dogs and spending time with my family.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary care mental health nurse
Norfolk and suffolk foundation Trust
2023.02 - Current
Community mental health nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust
2018.09 - 2023.02
Mental health nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk foundation trust
2014.05 - 2018.09
Mental health Nurse Prison Sevice
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust
2004.11 - 2012.05
Mental health nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust
2003.10 - 2004.11
Bsc (hons) Mental Health Nurse -
University De Monfort Leicester
2000.09 - 2003.07