Psychiatric Nurse with extensive experience providing care to at-risk youth in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings;
enthusiastically seeks to assist physicians as a Psychiatric Nurse in a private practice environment
PROFILE SUMMARY
Extensive experience of XX years in assessing 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 role play; conducting intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history;
making nursing 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; maintaining accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and
laboratory results according to standard 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 help others overcome social stigma related to mental health
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since MM YY | XYZ Ltd, Delhi | Psychiatric Nurses
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
Ensure that 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????
MM YY – MM YY | ABCD Ltd, Delhi | Psychiatric Nurses
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
