Community Mental Health Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Counties Manukau
08.2024 - Current
Kaushika Sharma
Psychiatric Nurse
Auckland,AUK
Timeline
Inpatient Mental Health Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Counties Manukau
02.2024 - Current
Maternal Mental Health Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Counties Manukau
08.2023 - 02.2024
Postgraduate Degree - Mental Health And Addictions
University Of Auckland
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Oceania Limited
01.2023 - 09.2025
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
Te Whatu Ora- Te Toka Tumai Auckland
03.2020 - 10.2022
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany CultureWork History
Community Mental Health Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Counties Manukau
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in conducting mental health assessments for community clients.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Developed patient care plans under supervision, focusing on individual needs and goals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management and treatment strategies.
Inpatient Mental Health Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Counties Manukau
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to promote understanding and compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and inform treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Oceania Limited
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
Maternal Mental Health Nurse
Te Whatu Ora- Counties Manukau
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments and patient needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
COVID-19 Rapid Response Team Member
Te Whatu Ora- Te Toka Tumai Auckland
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Coordinated logistics for rapid COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts across multiple community sites.
- Trained and mentored new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Developed efficient workflows to streamline patient data collection and reporting processes.
- Collaborated with local health departments to ensure compliance with public health guidelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Mental Health And Addictions
University Of Auckland
Auckland City 08.2023 - 08.2024
Skills
De-escalation techniques
Psychoeducation delivery
Therapeutic relationship
Clinical documentation
Health promotion
Suicide prevention
Patient health education
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Psychiatric medication
Mental health law
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse with extensive experience in both community and inpatient settings. Skilled in delivering person-centered care, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Committed to professional excellence and continuous development in the field of mental health care
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Nursing Registration
AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) Issued May 2025 · Expires May 2026
Nursing Council of New Zealand
Annual Practicing Certificate
Issued Dec 2024 · Expires Dec 2025
Interests
Reading
Mindfluness
Mentoring
Quote
Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel