Raymond Toner
LIMAVADY,County Londonderry
Summary
Astute Registered Mental Health Nurse with extensive experience providing compassionate, safe, effective clinical care. Utilising developed techniques in compassionate care and giving 100% commitment for proven positive outcomes. Compassionate Mental health nurse, skilled in CBT and interpersonal communication. With lots of expertise in providing secure and effective care provisions for a wide variety of mental health services. Band 5 registered. Caring nursing team member with a record of success in delivering treatments to dementia patients. Brings expert clinical knowledge and judgment to meet strict care standards. Partners with fellow nurses and across care teams to deliver positive patient outcomes. A trained mental health nurse follows strict care standards to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Expertly manages pain and symptoms with safe and optimum treatment regimens. Cares about patients and goes beyond minimums to meet individual needs. Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high-quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with the team to meet the needs of busy units. Energetic employee is well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Hard-working mental health nurse with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mental health nurse
Western Health and social care trust (WHSCT)
Limavady, Londonderry
11.2023 - Current
- Significantly decreased alcohol and drug use in [Number] patients, using motivational interviewing to improve motivation to change.
- Optimised patient outcomes by acting as a liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and physicians.
- Ensured optimal treatment results by guaranteeing correct administration of medication.
- Trained and mentored [Number] Junior Nurses in nursing best practices, helping them to consistently meet care plan objectives.
- 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 [Job Title].
- 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.
- Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient reports in [Software].
- Drove continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, conducting and using nursing research.
- Provided care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in a [Number]-bed [Type] facility.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices across the [Type] department.
- Maintained an exceptional standard of nursing throughout [Type] treatments and [Type] procedures.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Communicated and implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued [Type] compliance.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Informed patients of their rights, maintaining and protecting them through [Action].
Health care assistant
MPA recruitment
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement and development.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Carpenter and joiner
John Mc Cool
Limavady, Londonderry
01.1989 - 07.2014
- Laid cables for fibre networks by creating hatches in walls and ceilings.
- Created bespoke furniture for high-end clients, including chairs, tables and cabinetry.
- Produced partition walls for home and office spaces, including corporate and college facilities.
- Undertook patch plastering within void properties, repairing holes and corner damage.
- Designed built-in cupboards and bookcases using [Software] to produce accurate plans.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Sourced timber, negotiated prices and estimated project costs.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Worked closely with [Job title] to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Designed and fitted bespoke wooden structures such as door frames, partition walls and roof timbers.
- Offered overtime to finish longer projects by set deadlines.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Improved [Type] through maintenance and repairs.
- Utilised expertise in [Type] tool for consistent quality results.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Installed [Type] using [Type] techniques for faultless finish.
- Worked on complex refurbishment projects such as [Type].
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing mental health
University of Ulster
Londonderry, Northern Ireland 09.2020 - 08.2023
Access Diploma in combined studies - combined studies
University of Ulster
Londonderry, Northern Ireland 09.2015 - 08.2017
GCSEs - English and mathematics
North West Regional College
Limavady 09.2016 - 08.2017
Skills
- Health education
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Individual treatment plans
- Nursing research
- Substance use disorder treatments
- Behaviour therapy techniques
- Compassionate care
- Clinical risk assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Venipuncture
- Attentive listener
- Risk management
- Multi-disciplinary team experience
- Dementia care
- Clinical assessments
- [Type] mental health services
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Mental health nurse
Western Health and social care trust (WHSCT)
11.2023 - Current
Health care assistant
MPA recruitment
01.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing mental health
University of Ulster
09.2020 - 08.2023
GCSEs - English and mathematics
North West Regional College
09.2016 - 08.2017
Access Diploma in combined studies - combined studies
University of Ulster
09.2015 - 08.2017
Carpenter and joiner
John Mc Cool
01.1989 - 07.2014
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