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Work History
Education
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Alison MacDonald

Alison MacDonald

Registered Nurse
Kaiapoi,North Canterbury

Summary

Capable RN offering a unique skill set having worked in a wide variety of general and mental health settings over 25+ years. Proven organisational and prioritization skills with experience of nursing people across the lifespan from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Am looking for a role that utilises my sound clinical and interpersonal skills within a supportive organisation with a focus on improving outcomes for clients.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

School Based Nursing

Nurse Maude
Christchurch
01.2015 - Current
  • Holistic assessment and care planning for students (Year 9-13). Management of acute & chronic health conditions.
  • Brief interventions around lifestyle/mental health/substance use/sexual health and family planning.
  • Liaison with community organizations and knowledge of health pathways and referrals for ongoing care.

Team Leader

Nurse Maude
Christchurch
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Coordination and support for team of school-based nurses ensuring effective delivery and operation of school clinics in Christchurch schools.
  • Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.

Registered Nurse, Mental Health

CDHB
Christchurch
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Worked in a range of specialties from telephone triage to community organizations, in acute inpatient and sector bases as a case manager. Responsible for assessment of a wide range of psychiatric presentations, care planning, case management, administration of prescribed medications, documentation, de-escalation, education for clients and whanau and referrals to ongoing community support. Sound knowledge base on a range of talking therapies.

Education

Clinical Supervision for Health Professionals - undefined

NZ Coaching & Mentoring
01.2022

PSMX405: Contemporary Approaches to Mental Health - undefined

Otago University
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Post Grad Cert Health Science (Mental Health)

Otago University
01.2008
Papers in Addictions and Mental Health Assessment

Bachelor of Science - Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)

Stirling University
01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Diploma in Nursing (Adult)

Robert Gordons University
01.1996

Skills

  • Clinical experience
  • Case management
  • Telephone triage
  • Risk assessment
  • Youth assessment, brief interventions
  • Wellbeing planning
  • Knowledge of referral pathways
  • Knowledge of community services
  • Proficient in computer databases
  • Adaptability
  • Dependability
  • Resilience
  • Ability to work autonomously

Affiliations

  • Annual Practising Certificate
  • Nursing Council New Zealand
  • Nurses Organisation

Additional Information

Email: Alisonmacdonald13@yahoo.com

Mobile: 0211754216

Timeline

Team Leader - Nurse Maude
01.2018 - 01.2020
School Based Nursing - Nurse Maude
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mental Health - CDHB
01.2003 - 01.2011
NZ Coaching & Mentoring - Clinical Supervision for Health Professionals,
Otago University - PSMX405: Contemporary Approaches to Mental Health,
Otago University - Bachelor of Science, Post Grad Cert Health Science (Mental Health)
Stirling University - Bachelor of Science, Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)
Robert Gordons University - Bachelor of Science, Diploma in Nursing (Adult)

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