Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
Francis Mukura
Toronto, ON. M4S 1G9
adbaex@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE – Seeking Registered Nurse - Mental Health Position
HIGHLIGHTS
Over 12 years’ experience of working in High, Medium and Rehabilitation settings with male and female clients experiencing complex mental health and behavioral issues.
Ability to perform in an environment where critical thinking is a must.
Demonstrated positive leadership roles such as Charge Nurse, by evidence of excellent organizational, decision-making, prioritization skills, and conflict resolution.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with diverse ethno-racial and cultural background group of clients.
Recognized for abilities to identify and diffuse potentially high-risk incidents and deal with them swiftly and appropriately.
Clear and effective communication skills verbal, written and reporting skills; interpersonal skills and computer skills.
Confident in responding to a medical emergency and violent incidents, and comfortable in using the correct amount of force as a last resort to immobilise the client.
Proven ability to easily adapt to new/changing working environment and able to deal with a large number of responsibilities.
Related Working History
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (UK) May 2019 - October 2019
Cygnet Acer Clinic (Female Rehabilitation)
GENERAL LABOUR & SECURITY GUARD August 2014 - May 2019
Relocated to Canada
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (UK) October 2003 - August 2014
Rampton Hospital (Male High Secure)
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (UK) October 2009 – November 2012
Cheswold Park Hospital (Male Medium Secure)
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH (UK) February 2002 – October 2003
Annesley House Hospital (Female Medium Secure)
Related Skills and Experience
Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team and the client, to formulate/revise treatment plans, and interventions appropriate to the change in the client status.
Responsible for the coordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation the client's responses to interventions, and implement changes to the client's programs of care as necessary to achieve the desired outcome.
Performed daily nursing assessment on assigned clients including assessment of mood, suicide risk, safety risk, progress towards goals and narrative of patient's various activities and behaviors.
Performed Ward Manager, Team Leader or Charge Nurse role and responsibilities as assigned.
Offered support, active listening and problem solving around clients/families' difficulties, concerns, needs and, potential problems.
Responsible for the custody, storage and administration of medication; Provided ongoing evaluation of medication regime and monitored client response and possible side effects.
Assisted with de-escalation hostile and aggressive clients by use of least restrictive interventions, and proactively ensured the safety and security of staff and clients.
Participated in group and one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals.
Completed and maintained required shift related documentation such as admission/discharge records, incident reports, communication logs, and Electronic records.
Performed random searches of clients, client's property and their surroundings in order to maintain high a level of security and confiscate contraband.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Health and Social Care Practice (Mental Health) 2009
Sheffield Hallam University –United Kingdom
Diploma: Mental Health Nursing 2002
University of Surrey –United Kingdom
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