Extensive experience of XX years inassessing and planning nursing care requirements; combating stigma and helping patients and their families deal with it; administering medication; agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress; giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
Skilled in writing and updating patient records; encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and roleplay; conducting intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather casehistory; makingnursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients; testing for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain; maintainingaccurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations andlaboratory results according tostandard medical recordkeeping
Excellent observational skills to assess patients and look out for signs of tension or anxiety; excellent communication skills for dealing with patients and their families; ability to stay calm and think quickly in challenging circumstances; capability to helpothers overcome social stigma related to mental health
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EDUCATION
Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Completed April 2004
ABC College
Nursing
Delhi, Delhi
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WORK EXPERIENCE
XYZ Ltd
Psychiatric Nurses
Delhi, Delhi
March 2005 - February 2017
Key Result Areas:
Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms; create and maintain all absentee calendars agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes
Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment treatments medications discharge instructions and follow-up care; evaluate patient care needs prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
Assess and talk to patients about their problems and discuss the best way to plan and deliver their care
Build relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns
Ensure the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitor the results of treatment
Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort
Help patients manage their emotions through de-escalation techniques
Prepare and participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals; prepare and maintain patient records and produce care plans and risk assessments
Provide evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety
Organise social events aimed at developing patients' social skills and help to reduce their feelings of isolation
Ensurethat the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed
Work with patients' families and carers, to help to educate them and the patient about their mental health problems
Key Highlights:
Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????Major assignments handled????
Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????
ABC Ltd
Psychiatric Nurses
XYZ , Lakshadweep
April 2017 - Current
Key Result Areas:
Provided necessary health education training for patients
Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
Demonstrated sound ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs weight and height
Kept patient’s morale up by providing a positive therapeutic relationship