Mental Health Care
Resume:
KALTUMA ABDI YARROW
FEMALE
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KENYAN
PROFILE
A conscientious, passionate, goal oriented and hard-working nurse with experience in the provision of exemplary care to maintain the health, safety and development of patients with diverse health needs. With extensive knowledge of health care services, highly experienced in delivery of individual care plans. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to conduct patient assessment, provision of safe and compassionate care and evaluate care effectiveness. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems to help the community and our Society at large. Excellent conduct and interpersonal relationship with the patient and team player who works in line with other health care professionals in providing holistic care with ability to establish therapeutic rapport for the beneficiary of my clients. Quick response to emergencies and has demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in life saving situations. Compassionate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Looking forward to working in an interactive environment for betterment of professionalism. WORK EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE DATES: OCT 2022 TO DATE
HOSPITAL: PORT REITZ MENTAL HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL BED CAPACITY: 100 BEDS
POSITION: PSYCHIATRY NURSE
DEPARTMENT: PSYCHIATRY WARD
DEPARTMENT BED CAPACITY: 20 BEDS
NURSE PATIENT RATIO: 1:6
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establishing trusting relationships quickly, to help individuals understand their situation and get the best possible outcome.
Conducting through assessments of patient’s mental health conditions, including gathering of information about their symptoms, history and needs.
Administering and monitoring psychiatric medications as prescribed by a psychiatrist doctor ensuring that there is effective drug adherence.
Providing individual and group therapy session to help psychiatric patients cope with and manage their mental health challenges.
Observing regularly and documenting patient’s behavior, the mental status and any changes that might occur to their condition.
Understanding the legal context of mental health nursing and be able to identify whether and when someone may be at risk of hurting themselves or someone else.
Managing crises and de-escalating situations when patients experience acute episodes of mental illness.
Educating patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options and the best coping strategies.
Implementing safety protocols to prevent self-harm or harm others by proper waste disposal and management.
Offering emotional support and counselling to patients and their families to help them navigate the challenges of mental illness.
Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans and evaluations.
Conducting physical head to toe examination to identify the potential and the actual needs of each patient.
Collaborating with other health care professionals such as psychiatrists, social workers and psychologists to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
Advocating for the rights and needs of the patients, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.
Performing various nursing procedures like removal of drains, wound care, care for catheters, feeding using nasal-gastric tube of unconscious patient, parenteral feeding stoma and chest tubes care effective and aseptically.
CASES AND EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
CASES HANDLED
Anorexia Nervosa
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dementia
Bulimia Nervosa
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
Schizophrenia
Borderline Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
Stethoscope
Drip stands
Blood pressure machines
Catheters
Pill organizers
Infusion set
Cannulas
Restraint Equipment
Safety Belts
Digital thermometers
Alarm Systems
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
SEP 2018-JUL 2022
JAN 2014-NOV 2017
JAN 2008-NOV 2012
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing MNARA GIRLS’HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
GARISSA ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
NCK LICENSURE
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
License Number: 333402
Country: KENYA
Status: Active
REFERENCE
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