Ciara O' Dowd

-Manage and co-ordinate the unit on a daily basis.

-Risk management.

- Monitor adherence to safety protocols and best practice.

-Delegate duties to staff working on the unit.

-Provide support and guidance to staff members in clinical practices and procedures.

- Create a positive learning space for students on placement.

-Advocate for patients.

- Complete ward based audits.

- Take part in senior management audits such as ligature audit using "The Manchester tool"

- Attend and participate in ACG meetings.

- A/CNM3 on night duty managing four wards across two approved centers.

-Act up in nursing office as required.

-I worked as a staff nurse in Psychiatry of Later life inpatient and The Admission Unit.

- I was a preceptor to students.

-Provided compassionate care to patients in mental health settings whilst monitoring vital signs and medication adherence.

-Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.

-Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' mental and physical health status and identified appropriate interventions.

-Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies to promote understanding and engagement.

- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.

-Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.

-Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.

- Female Admission Unit.

- Worked under the Mental Health Act 2001 and The Criminal Law of Insanity Act 2006.

- Assessed, planned , implemented and evaluated care of patients prioritising their safety and wellbeing.

- Assisting patients in working towards recovery - facilitated community leave.

- Attended case conferences, weekly bed meetings when in charge, risk management meetings.

- Escorted patients to and from Court for trials.

-Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in mental health settings while ensuring adherence to established protocols.

-Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans for patients.

-Monitored and assessed patients' physical and mental health status to identify changes in condition.

- Facilitated groups for patients.

-Educated patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.

-Assisted customers with laundry needs and provided recommendations for best services.

-Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work areas to ensure efficient operations.

-Operated and managed laundry equipment while adhering to safety protocols.

-Processed customer transactions accurately and handled cash registers with care.

-Assisted in providing high-quality personal care to clients in accordance with individual care plans.

-Supported nursing staff by accurately documenting patient conditions and any changes in behaviour.

-Facilitated effective communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

-Maintained cleanliness and safety of care environments, adhering to health and safety regulations.