Rhiann McDonald

• Formulate crisis plans/care plans for people in an acute mental health crisis.
• Assessment and problem solving skills particularly in the area of crisis assessment and treatment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to support people who are in distress/crisis.
• Strong ability to assess people at risk.
• Ability to work in partnership with other teams and services
• Experience in working with police and emergency services.
• Knowledge and understanding of the MHA and the MCA
• Respond promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.

• Ensure safe transport of the service user
• Ensure safety of the team
• In-depth Knowledge of legislation relating to DOLS and MCA, specifically H3,H4
• Ensure correct use of MAPA in confined space
• Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or triggers in the environment.
• Advocate for the service user
• Ensure service users' safety
• Ensure Incident forms are completed correctly
• Complete constant risk assessments.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
• Assisted in crisis intervention situations, utilising de-escalation techniques effectively.

• Write up do to date and accurate reports regarding service users' current presentation.

• Dispense medication

• Deliver holistic person-centered care

• Wound care & Dressing changes

• Physical and psychological observations

• De-escalation

• Refer suitable service users for ADHD and Autism assessments.
• Conduct ADHD and Autism screenings.

• Liaise with the Registered Clinician and specialist doctor regarding physical health concerns.

• Conduct weekly 1:1 sessions with key patients.

• Liaise with MDT team for best service user outcomes

• Liaise with Occupational Therapy team to create days out and ward activities for service users.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.

• Attend CPA reviews.

• Attend tribunals.

• Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.

• Write up do to date and accurate reports regarding service users' current presentation
• Dispense medication
• Deliver holistic person-centerd care
• Wound care & Dressing changes
• Conduct service user support meetings
• Conduct carers and family meetings
• Physical and psychological observations
• De-escalation
• Liaise with the Registered Clinician and specialist doctor regarding physical health concerns
• Conduct weekly 1:1 sessions with key patients
• Liaise with MDT team for best service user outcomes
• Liaise with Occupational Therapy team to create days out and ward activities for service users
• Advocate for patients during morning meeting
• Attend CPA reviews
• Attend tribunals
• Attend Managers meetings.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
• Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• 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 in dealing with patients.

• Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Maintained patient documentation and records according to hospital policies
• Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation
• Conducted physical and psychological observations
• Assisted with the coordination of care between, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.