Swastika Prasad
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse supervising at-risk patients and assessing outcomes of interventions to eliminate suicide risk. Maintained nonjudgmental and supportive stance in relating to patient and family concerns. Strong knowledge on Mental Health Act; patient rights, seclusion and advance directives for mental health treatment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
Auckland, Auckland
01.2020 - Current
- Assess, evaluate, and monitor patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Provide individualized patient-centered care plans that addresses the psychological and social needs of each patient.
- Collaborate with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for mental health disorders.
- Conduct intake assessments to evaluate the severity of mental illness or emotional disturbances.
- Administer medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
- Educate patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
Health Care Assistant
Bupa
Tauranga, Tauranga
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
Customer Service Representative
KFC
Tauranga, Tauranga
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing and returns
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labtests
, Mount Wellington/ Auckland
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Processed specimens using automated analyzers according to standard operating procedures.
- Conducted microscopic examinations of body fluids such as urine or blood samples.
- Recorded all test results accurately into the laboratory computer system.
- Performed quality control tests on laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure accuracy of results.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Toi Ohomai Institute Of Technology
Tauranga, NZ12-2019
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Fiji School of Medicine
Suva Fiji12-2010
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Control
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Patient Health Education
- Trauma Recovery
- Student Precepting
- Vitals Monitoring
- Wound Care
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
01.2020 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Bupa
01.2019 - 11.2019
Customer Service Representative
KFC
06.2017 - 12.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Labtests
06.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Toi Ohomai Institute Of Technology
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Fiji School of Medicine
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