Melanie Addis
Lisburn,Antrim
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient assessment, end-of-life care sensitivity, and nursing documentation accuracy. Demonstrates proficiency in multitasking, infection control, and medication administration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in empathetic communication, cultural competence, and team leadership, fostering a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment. Committed to ethical judgement and resilience under pressure, with a focus on patient advocacy and education. Aspires to enhance healthcare delivery through proactive anticipation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dementia Behaviour Outreach Support Nurse Team Lea
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and doctors, improving overall treatment plans.
- Maintained comprehensive records, aiding seamless continuation of care.
- Assisted in daily activities to ensure dignity and respect for patients.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams ensuring a holistic approach to patient care was maintained at all times.
- Offered comfort during difficult times, enhancing patient experience significantly.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues.
- Followed strict infection control protocols, reducing risk of cross-contamination.
- Assisted healthcare professionals to provide efficient medical care.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene with regular personal care tasks.
- Delivered high standard of care for improved patient outcomes.
- Performed routine checks and observations for consistent monitoring of patients' condition.
- Improved patient comfort by providing emotional support and empathy.
- Provided nutritional support for enhanced patient wellbeing.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold Health Care Trust reputation.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered education sessions targeted at specific patient groups.
Community psychiatric nurse
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate records to track patient progress effectively.
- Managed caseloads efficiently whilst prioritising urgent cases appropriately .
- Advocated on behalf of patients, ensuring their rights and interests were protected.
- Established trusting relationships with patients by delivering consistent, compassionate care.
- Liaised with family members providing them insights into the condition of their loved ones.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly fostering an environment that promoted healing.
- Intervened immediately during emergencies reducing harm and potential risks.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle amongst patients aiding recovery from illness or injury.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose mental health conditions accurately.
- Developed coping mechanisms amongst patients, aiding successful reintegration into society.
- Tailored therapeutic strategies to individual patient needs, optimising recovery outcomes.
- Administered medication for improved patient stability via IM.
- Offered psycho-educational advice for better management of mental health conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
- Assisted in crisis situations, resulting in deescalation and safer environments.
- Promoted patient autonomy through personalised treatment plans.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored Nursing Students.
- Completion of SITREP data during the recent Covid Pandemic.
- Being a team player within the On call Duty Rota form Emergency referrals received from the department consultants.
- Signposting patients, families and other professionals for other available services.
- Knowledge and experience in completing SQE projects and completing part in SIA documents.
Mental Health Care Manager
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Maintained detailed records of patients' medical histories; ensured accuracy in documentation.
- Identified training needs through regular assessment of staff skills.
- Established strong relationships with residents' families through clear communication channels.
- Led multidisciplinary teams on complex cases, ensuring cohesive case management approach.
- Oversaw financial management of the facility, reduced unnecessary expenditures.
- Managed conflicts amongst staff effectively, fostering a harmonious work environment.
- Improved patient care by implementing an effective care plan.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals for more integrated service delivery.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identified areas of improvement in service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain safe working environment.
- Created individualised care plans, ensuring personalised attention to each resident.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times.
- Promoted individual wellbeing, verifying service users were safeguarded against abuse and neglect.
- Created a safe environment for staff and service users, ensuring compliance with infection prevention policies across all tasks.
- Raised awareness of service by liaising and maintaining partnerships with local community organisations.
- Maintained financial effectiveness of service, ensuring staff costs were within commissioned hours budget.
- Oversaw budget, managed expenditures and practised cost-effective measures for bespoke carers.
- Guided staff to execute safe and effective interventions to manage behaviours that challenge.
- Attended regular training to develop expertise in people management and care service provider regulations.
- Continuously assessed quality of care services, implementing appropriate quality assurance processes in line with contractual and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable patients.
- Collaborated with external providers to meet patient care continuity needs.
Mental health nurse - Down Dementia Unit
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Downpatrick, Newry Mourne and Down
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
- Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
- Complied strictly with infection control measures preventing spread of diseases within facility.
- Participated in professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest nursing practices.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
- Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
- Devised individualised treatment plans for optimal results.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Advocated for patients' rights; fostered an environment of respect and dignity.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
- Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
- Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
- Optimised patient outcomes by acting as a liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and physicians.
- Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient reports in Maxims Reporting.
- Conducted patient assessments to accurately diagnose health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Monitored patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol or drugs, promptly reporting changes in condition to Consultant Psychiatrist.
- Trained and mentored Nursing Students in nursing best practices, helping them to consistently meet care plan objectives.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Staff nurse
Kings Castle, Private Nursing Home
Ardglass, Newry Mourne and Down
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Staff Nurse in private nursing working with physically frail and clients with a diagnosis of a dementia.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Queens University
Belfast 09.2010 - 06.2013
CLEAR Level 4 - Dementia Care
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Northern IrelandPost Graduate Diploma - Clinical Education
Healthcare Skills Uk
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Patient confidentiality respect
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Patient assessment expertise
- Comforting presence
- Nursing documentation accuracy
- Pain management understanding
- Decisive in emergencies
- Infection control knowledge
- Patient education aptitude
- Knowledge of disease processes
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Healthcare system navigation
- Proactive anticipation
- Adaptability in healthcare settings
- Basic life support
- Medication Administration
- Medical team collaboration
- Empathetic communication
- Emotional resilience
- Insulin administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental health support
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural competence
- Ethical judgement
- Resilience under pressure
- Communication proficiency
- Initiative taking
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Decision making under pressure
- Time efficiency
- Initiative in emergencies
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Flexible
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Leadership
- Public speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Database management
- Crisis management
- Ethical decision making
- Active listening
- Persuasive communication
- Relationship-building
- Risk Management
- Health education
- Patient education
- Teamwork
- Risk Assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Time-management
- Stress management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff performance evaluations
- Charting and reporting
- Mobility assistance
- Customer service excellence
- Change management
Languages
German
Beginner
Affiliations
- Running, cycling, mountain biking, crochet (beginner), jewellery making (beginner)
Timeline
Dementia Behaviour Outreach Support Nurse Team Lea
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
01.2022 - Current
Community psychiatric nurse
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
08.2020 - 01.2022
Mental Health Care Manager
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
12.2016 - 07.2020
Mental health nurse - Down Dementia Unit
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
05.2014 - 12.2016
Staff nurse
Kings Castle, Private Nursing Home
10.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Queens University
09.2010 - 06.2013
CLEAR Level 4 - Dementia Care
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Post Graduate Diploma - Clinical Education
Healthcare Skills Uk
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