Taylor Farnsworth
Colton,Tadcaster
Summary
Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse specialising in acute, rehabilitation, and forensic services. Led clinical teams through complex situations, managed risks, and implemented quality improvement initiatives. Delivered safe, therapeutic care while fostering staff development through supervision and education. Built strong therapeutic relationships and responded effectively to health deterioration, ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Stockton Hall Hospital – Forensic Mental Health Services
2021.01 - 2026.07
- Manage complex behavioural, mental, and physical health presentations using dynamic risk assessment, relational security, and timely clinical escalation.
- Deliver nursing care to patients with complex mental health needs within a secure forensic environment.
- Build therapeutic relationships and collaborate with the MDT to support assessment, care planning, and risk management.
- Coordinated shifts and prioritised patient care as Nurse in Charge, ensuring effective delegation and a safe ward environment.
- Supervised and coached junior staff and student nurses, fostering reflective practice and professional development through debriefs and education.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and service delivery through collaborative efforts.
Team Leader
Cygnet Acer Clinic – Locked Rehabilitation Service
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Led healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective care within a locked rehabilitation setting.
- Collaborated with nurses and MDT to facilitate rehabilitation, recovery, and risk management processes.
- Coordinated shifts and delegated workload to ensure effective management of high-risk incidents.
- Conducted staff supervision to enhance professional development, reflective practice, and team wellbeing.
Team Leader
Cygnet Acer Clinic – Acute Mental Health Services
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Led healthcare teams in high-pressure acute mental health environment, ensuring quality patient care.
- Managed rapidly changing mental and physical health presentations, escalating concerns and aiding in high-risk situation management.
- Worked collaboratively with nurses and the MDT to maintain patient safety and effective care delivery.
- Coordinated shifts and delegated tasks to maintain safe and efficient ward operations.
Mental health support worker
Cambian Group
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2017.03 - 2019.08
- Conducted crisis interventions in emergency situations, providing rapid assistance to stabilise clients and address their immediate needs.
- Delivered crisis intervention during critical incidents, facilitating immediate emotional and practical support.
- Supported clients with substance abuse issues, connecting them to tailored resources and programmes for recovery.
- Helped service users gain the ability to function independently in society.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing
University of Derby
Derby 2022.03 - 2024.03
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield 2015.09 - 2016.09
Skills
- Dynamic risk assessment and decision-making
- Relational security
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental health assessment
- Health deterioration management
- MDT collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Staff supervision and development
- Training and education
- De-escalation and conflict resolution
- Trauma-informed practice
Certification
Professional Registration – Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Accomplishments
- Co-leading a women’s health quality improvement initiative, improving patient engagement, reducing stigma, and supporting earlier identification of physical health concerns through trauma-informed practice.
- Introduced and led physical health meetings across two wards, strengthening MDT communication, improving early escalation of concerns, and sharing learning across the hospital to promote consistent practice.
- Regularly undertake Nurse in Charge responsibilities, leading teams during complex behavioural incidents and physical health emergencies through dynamic risk assessment and relational security.
- Designed and delivered training for nurses and healthcare workers on managing high-risk incidents during Section 17 community leave and maintaining professional boundaries, improving staff confidence and safe practice.
- Presented to student nurses on forensic mental health nursing and relational security, supporting workforce development and increasing confidence in working within forensic services.
- Co-led the Mental Health Awareness Programme across site, promoting patient engagement and recovery through therapeutic activities and education.
- Proactively shadowed the Senior Nurse on Site to develop operational leadership, site management, and senior clinical decision-making.
- Facilitate supervision, reflective practice and post-incident debriefs to develop staff confidence, resilience and psychological safety.
Professional development
- Practice Assessor for student nurses
- Regularly shadow the Senior Nurse on Site to develop operational leadership, site management and senior clinical decision-making.
- Actively developing my leadership practice in line with the Senior Nurse Leadership Framework, with a focus on creating a positive culture, driving service improvement, and developing others.
- Maintain continuing professional development in line with NMC revalidation requirements.
Affiliations
- Open water swimming
- Travel
Timeline
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing
University of Derby
2022.03 - 2024.03
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Stockton Hall Hospital – Forensic Mental Health Services
2021.01 - 2026.07
Team Leader
Cygnet Acer Clinic – Locked Rehabilitation Service
2018.01 - 2021.01
Mental health support worker
Cambian Group
2017.03 - 2019.08
Team Leader
Cygnet Acer Clinic – Acute Mental Health Services
2016.01 - 2020.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
West Nottinghamshire College
2015.09 - 2016.09