Suzanne Paull
Porth,Rhondda Cynon Taf
Summary
Experienced in delivering first-class mental health assessments, monitoring and care. Remains calm and productive under pressure to meet changing patient needs. Builds relationships with and signposts external support providers for excellent care continuity. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered mental health nurse
Vetro Nursing Agency
Rhondda Cynon Taff, RCT
2022.11 - Current
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Clinical nurse specialist in mental health
Cwm Taf health board
Llantrisant , RCT
2018.07 - 2021.09
- Enforced clinical compliance, verifying staff used MAR charts to required parameters.
- Evaluated nursing practices to improve quality of care, boosting patient satisfaction levels.
- Improved treatment outcomes by delivering clear, effective patient and family education.
- Minimised infection risks by planning suitable bed utilisation and location with bed management teams.
- Drove continuous improvement by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of latest developments in nursing practice.
- Strengthened team capabilities by developing mentoring programmes for nursing graduates and junior staff.
- Oversaw staff training and education, conducting reflective practice sessions guarantee all intervention was effective and evidence-based.
- Analysed patient data to facilitate accurate assessment of treatment outcomes.
- Implemented mandatory patient safety training to reduce clinical errors.
- Consulted with patient care managers to review current procedures and optimise patient care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols.
- Worked with cross-functional care teams to verify and promote continuity of care.
- Positively actioned feedback and complaints within prescribed timescales.
- Promoted dignity, safety and independence for service users .
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Practised working knowledge of current policies and procedures, addressing issues of non-compliance.
RMN
Cwm Taf University Health Board
Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2011.08 - 2021.09
- Recognised and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults.
- Assessed patient ability to complete routine daily tasks.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating, bathing and other basic needs.
- Contributed to monitoring patient experience to continuously improve delivered quality of care.
- Involved and educated family and carers in best care practices for older adults.
- Facilitated older adults active participation in all aspects of own health care.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Respected and supported cultural and religious practices of patients.
- Recognised patient condition changes requiring intervention from doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
- Recorded patient medical information and vital signs.
- Prepared equipment and aided physicians during patient examination and treatment.
- Administered and recorded prescribed medications following recommendations and guidelines.
- Restored patients' physical and mental health through wellbeing activities.
- Implemented and evaluated patient care plans for optimum treatment planning.
- Interacted with patients and families, while maintaining high standard of professional care.
- Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments, adhering to established policy and procedure.
- Recorded all care information accurately in appropriate format.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Glamorgan
RCT 03/2008 - 03/2011
Skills
- Multi-disciplinary team experience
- Attentive listener
- Staff supervision
- Charting and reporting
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Risk management
- PMVA trained
- De Escalation skills
- managing staff
- Experience of nursing in forensic services
Timeline
Registered mental health nurse
Vetro Nursing Agency
2022.11 - Current
Clinical nurse specialist in mental health
Cwm Taf health board
2018.07 - 2021.09
RMN
Cwm Taf University Health Board
2011.08 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Glamorgan
03/2008 - 03/2011