Carol Hobson
Mahone Bay,NS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Well developed interpersonal acute care treatment and relationship building skills.
Knowledge in medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Skilled at multi tasking and prioritizing patients needs and daily assignments.
Offering expertise within a Psychiatric Nursing Specialty. Seeking an on-call position within the organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (PHSA)
03.2007 - 11.2021
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
National Health Service
05.2004 - 03.2007
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waga Waga University
Australia 05.2017
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Salford University
England UK03.2004
Skills
- Telephone Triage
- Individualized and Group Training
- Unit Oversight
- Care Team Collaboration
- Direct Supervision
- Mentoring Students
- NVCI Trainer
- Mental Disability Management
Hiking, Travelling and Home Improvements
I understand the need for work/life balance to maintain a healthy Mental Health. I strive to use outside activities to maintain healthy relationships. Broadening my life skills through travel and learning new skills is an important factor in keeping an active balance.
Additional Information
I have not been actively working in nursing for almost 2 years as I relocated to Nova Scotia. I have spent my time Travelling and enjoying my new surroundings. However, being so far away from family has proven to be difficult, therefore I have decided look at relocating back to British Colombia.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (PHSA)
03.2007 - 11.2021
Mental Health Registered Nurse
National Health Service
05.2004 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Waga Waga University
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Salford University
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