Portia Owen CV

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SE18 6BJ

Woolwich, London

Telephone: 078********

Email: acel55@r.postjobfree.com

Date of birth: 21st May 1984

British Citizen

Kings College London University

Modules:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 2010 15 (Credits Post Graduate

Certificate)

Preceptorship 15 Credits 2011

Mentorship 15 Credits 2011

City and Guilds College, London

Teaching / Group work Skills 2011

Promoting Safe Therapuetic Services Tutor 2011 /13

In house tutor for South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, managing

violence and aggression and de-escalating safely using recommended

techniques.

London South Bank University

DIP HE. Mental Health Nursing, (07, 2008)

Bexley College of Further and Higher Education

Access to Nursing, (07, 2005)

Work Experience

Current: Staying Well Practitioner - Community Psychiatric Nurse

Skills profile / Responsibilities: I work collaboratively with service

users to promote and develop self-management skills through implementation

and delivery of Staying Well Recovery and Crisis Plans, using the

philosophies of mental health recovery currently using WRAP plans as a key

component in my current practice. I achieve results in this field through

one to one work and also by devising and delivering group sessions.

I am confident and suitably experienced to administer depot medication

should the situation require.

I work closely with key partners to ensure mental well-being and recovery

is a targeted outcome and remains the focus of working partnerships. I also

act as a source of advice and assistance on mental health matters to

colleagues and partners as appropriate.

In my role it is essential that I employ my keen awareness of risk and am

confident in my ability to generate accurate risk assessments and

thereafter adopt imaginative and efficient strategies for the management of

those risks. A key part of this is the anticipation of the individual needs

of service users and facilitating the communication of the strategies to

relevant parties. I use the principle of positive risk management in regard

to day to day practice and also when transferring a service user to primary

care settings.

I routinely assess and anticipate individual needs of clients who are

experiencing crisis, taking appropriate action and communicating to

relevant agencies in relation to outcomes and onward care strategies.

I enjoy keeping up to date on latest research and advancements in mental

health recovery and share this with my co-workers and fellow team members,

offering mentoring and support to colleagues should it be appropriate.

I have relished in the opportunity to further develop working links with

other agencies, both within mental health and outside, to increase

knowledge of mental health issues, share information and develop

educational systems.

I evaluate, plan and implement client care needs in conjunction with the

service user, their carers and families, multidisciplinary team members and

representatives of other community and in-patient services.

I take particular reward from being able to offer support to relatives and

carers regarding service users' illness, management and outcomes.

I have the required clinical skills to fulfill my duties and deliver

service user focused practices, using recovery concepts which enable

service users to develop hope and to be empowered. In so doing I am always

cognizant of the importance that cultural diversity and equality is

embedded in all services being delivered.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Charge Nurse / Deputy Day Treatment Team Manager (April 2013 -

February 2014)

Risk Assessing and effective care planning.

Facilitating groups within an in and outpatient environment using strong

group work skills.

Retaining a detailed understanding of the 1983, Mental Health Act and

subsequent mental health legislation as relevant to the nursing profession.

I worked as an active senior member of the multi-disciplinary team.

I lead, gave advice, delegated, supervised, taught and developed the skills

of more junior staff.

Detailed planning of my own and other team member's supervision sessions.

I presented information in all media and frequently used IT systems as

presentational aides.

I was able to utilise my strong communication skills to form team

relationships and relay critical information under pressure.

South London, and Maudsley, NHS Foundation Trust,

Community Mental Health Nurse / Staying Well Practitioner (05, 2010-12)

Community Psychiatric Nurse / Care Co-ordinator, 2013

South London, and Maudsley, NHS Foundation Trust,

Registered Mental Health Nurse 2009 - 2012

Responsibilities: As Senior Staff Nurse in an all-male adult acute

psychiatric ward for 18-65 yr. olds, I was involved in working as a role

model to junior colleagues and established myself as a subject expert to

senior colleagues in the use of the patient centered holistic approach as a

primary nurse. I was competent in assessing, planning, implementing and

evaluating nursing care. This comprised of meeting physical,

psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of a multicultural and

diverse client group. I coordinated shifts and delegated effectively within

this role. I found that using the recovery model of care was an effective

tool in achieving these objectives.

Lewisham University Hospital, Johnson Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

Mental Health Support Worker (03, 1997- 09, 2005)

Responsibilities: As outlined above

. Providing training and orientation for new colleagues

. Risk Management.

Skills Profile

. Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines; reliable

and efficient when dealing with service users. Effective

organizational, communication and planning skills developed when

caring for service users.

. Creative and able to use initiative effectively,working within

professional boundaries

. Adaptable and able to quickly establish rapport with others as

evidenced when working in teams both on my course and in work

situations.

. As a professional I always take responsibility in acquiring new skills

and knowledge,therefore I have undertaken many training courses,fire

training,Promoting safe therapeutic services,clinical risk

assessments,deprivation of liberty and safeguards, confidentiality,gender differences, mentorship amongst many other significant

training

Additional Skills / Qualities

I am an experienced user of most mainstream IT as well as the Patient

journey system. I am an innovative communicator in all media and firmly

believe that emergent technologies should be embraced where they will have

a positive effect on the efficiency of a team or recovery plan. Naturally

outgoing I enjoy meeting new people and this always helps me to integrate

into new teams quickly. I enjoy traveling abroad and find that learning

about new and diverse cultures is very rewarding in both the personal and

professional sphere. As a firm believer in the mantra of 'healthy body

healthy mind' I take part in a range of individual and team sports

including the gym, volleyball, basketball, hillwalking and running as well

as on and off road cycling. Last year I took part in the charity cycle

event called The Knight Rider and completed a 100km in London raising money

for my chosen mental health charity.

References available on request.

Cover Note

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am currently a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse practicing in the UK

and I expect to move to the US in Mid to late summer this year on a

military exchange program, my husband will be an exchange officer at Groton

Naval Base. I have a NATO visa which will allow me to work and I am excited

by the prospects of being able to put my skills and considerable practical

experience to use.

I have applied for this post to diversify my skills and experience. I am

hard working, I working efficiently with professionalism, an excellent team

player, very self-aware and I work within professional boundaries. I am

enthusiastic, calm, reliable, very flexible, and able to work under intense

busy environments. I always keen to get involved with a strong interest of

enhancing professional skills. I have excellent communication skills and

possess relevant skills from de-escalating patients struggling with intense

symptoms of acute mental illness.

I believe actively involving carer networks aids accuracy enabling a user

involvement approach which facilities a trusting relationship and their

provider alliance; by maintaining confidentiality, respect, choice and

dignity. I believe this is crucial to facilitate trust between the service

user and the nurse as well as important components of professionalism.

I am well organised, with the ability to accurately complete excellent

written documentation and verbal reports. I have excellent computer

literacy skills and have good time management skills demonstrated by

prioritising care delivery essential for practicing autonomously. I have

also been involved with being a part of organising and raising safeguarding

adult/child concerns.

I have a strong interest in aiding recovery in mental health using

individual tailored made plans. I have professionally embarked on useful

training courses to enhance my knowledge and skills. I am an Individual who

acts highly by adapting Steve Covey's seven habits of effective people in

my practice by closely looking at my circle of concern and circle of

influence, this enables me separate higher priorities and gain ownership

for my actions.

I run therapeutic groups, individual projects to improve practice, using

several assessment tools. I have used creative and sophisticated

interventions with service users in distress who use self-harm as a means

of communication as well as working with patients who have long-standing

personality disorders. The above comprises of meeting psycho-social needs

in patient care; also the emotional, social and spiritual needs of a

multicultural and diverse client group.

I have developed leadership skills, writing complex nursing reports and I

understand issues surrounding human rights, diversity and racial awareness;

I have taken part in initiating change and management. I am effectively,

promote a safe and therapeutic environment; through on-going risk

assessment, risk management and observational skills. I am able to pre-empt

potentially challenging situations and implementing crisis management

plans. I have taught clinicians how to safely manage Violence and

Aggression; I have a passion to teach and support team members manage

complex situations.

As a self-aware and reflective as a practitioner, I recognise the scope of

my capabilities and my limitations, seeking advice/ support through

clinical and managerial supervision and taking needed time out to

recuperate to prevent being burnt out and ensure safe practise. My practice

encourages a positive attitude to learning and a strong willingness to

share knowledge with others; I regard this to be a crucial aspect in

continuing professional development which I have maintained throughout my

educational training and professional clinical practise. I have been

involved in combating stigma associated with service users. I completed a

Cognitive behavioural course and currently engaging with patients using

behavioural models.

I am recovery focused; this involves empowering people through their

journey. I support in developing Recovery plans adapted from Mary Copley's

(WRAP), to encourage service users to manage more effectively. Being

patient centred and focused, rather than professional lead it gives much

autonomy.

I am organised, open to develop, reliable with a sense of humour which has

contributed to me working well within teams as well as independently. My

hobbies include, cycling and many other sporting activities. I also hold a

clean driving license. I believe that my diverse knowledge, skills and

experience to date have equipped me with excellent clinical skills;

essential to perform the role for the above post.

Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if

you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my

qualifications in more detail. I am happy to attend face-to face, email or

phone interview where appropriate.

Yours Sincerely,

Portia Owen

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