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Rhiann McDonald

Telford,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced Senior Mental Health Nurse with a strong background in crisis care and mental health assessments. I have completed training in ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis in Adults: Embracing a Neuroaffirmative Framework and have prior experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including screening for ADHD and autism. I bring personal insight into ADHD, excellent communication skills, and a person-centred approach to supporting service users and families.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ADHD Assessor

Vertis Healthcare
Remote
2025.08 - Current

· Conduct comprehensive ADHD assessments in adults in line with NICE guidelines.

· Complete detailed developmental histories and structured diagnostic interviews.

· Utilise standardised assessment tools such as DIVA-5 and Adult ADHD self-reporting scale to support diagnostic formulation.

· Apply a neuroaffirmative framework in assessment and feedback.

· Formulate diagnostic reports with clear clinical rationale and recommendations.

· Provide psychoeducation to individuals regarding ADHD presentation and management.

· Liaise with GPs and other healthcare professionals regarding shared care and treatment planning.

· Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

·Undertake risk assessment as part of holistic mental health review.

Senior Crisis home treatment mental health nurse

Midlands partnership foundation trust
Telford, Shropshire
2025.03 - 2026.03
  • 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.

Registered mental health nurse

Prometheus safe & Secure
Birmingham
2022.05 - 2026.03
  • 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.

Registered mental health nurse

Gibraltar Health Authority
Gibraltar , Girbraltar
2023.11 - 2024.05

• 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.

Registered mental health nurse

Cygnet
Birmingham
2022.05 - 2023.05
  • 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.

Health care assistant

NHS
Birmingham
2018.02 - 2022.02
  • 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.

Education

BCS Mental health nursing -

Birmingham city university
Birmingham
2018.01 - 2022.01

ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis in Adults - Neuropsychology

Oasis Psychology
2025.05 - 2025.05

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • comprehensive remote and in person assessments
  • Empathy & Compassion
  • Crisis assessment
  • Risk management
  • Team collaboration
  • Advocacy skills
  • Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of assessments, diagnoses, and intervention plans
  • Therapeutic communication with service user and family
  • Care planning
  • Holistic approach

Custom

Rhiann, McDonald, Telford, Rhiann.mcdonald@yahoo.co.uk, United Kingdom, 07885699678

Personal Information

Timeline

ADHD Assessor

Vertis Healthcare
2025.08 - Current

ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis in Adults - Neuropsychology

Oasis Psychology
2025.05 - 2025.05

Senior Crisis home treatment mental health nurse

Midlands partnership foundation trust
2025.03 - 2026.03

Registered mental health nurse

Gibraltar Health Authority
2023.11 - 2024.05

Registered mental health nurse

Prometheus safe & Secure
2022.05 - 2026.03

Registered mental health nurse

Cygnet
2022.05 - 2023.05

Health care assistant

NHS
2018.02 - 2022.02

BCS Mental health nursing -

Birmingham city university
2018.01 - 2022.01
Rhiann McDonald