Killian Dold
35 Carraigroe, Mitchelstown, Cork
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and medication management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and support recovery goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Staff Nurse
Nurse on call
Various
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment of physical condition, administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and providing comfort measures.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Administered medications prescribed by a psychiatrist according to established protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and available treatment options including psychotherapy or medication regimens.
- Supervised activities of daily living such as eating meals, bathing, dressing appropriately, managing money responsibly., for hospitalized psychiatric patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services for suicidal ideation or violent behavior in order to de-escalate situations safely.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Intern Psychiatric Nurse
HSE Midwest
Ennis
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medication, monitored effectiveness, and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
- Organized recreational activities to provide therapeutic outlets for patients' emotional expression.
- Observed behavior of patients to assess their mental state and identify potential risks or safety concerns.
- Facilitated communication between psychiatrists, other healthcare professionals, and family members.
- Educated patients on medication management, coping skills, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop integrated care plans for clients with complex needs.
Career Break
Travelled Canada
, Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Eist Linn Child and Adolescent mental health inpatient unit
Cork
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients exhibiting suicidal or dangerous behaviors.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Actively participated in case conferences to discuss patient progress and plan appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring patient responses.
- Attended lectures, seminars, workshops., in order to stay current on developments within the field of psychiatry.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to hospital policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science Nursing (mental Health)
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland09-2023
High School Diploma -
CBS Mitchelstown
Mitchelstown06-2019
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Discharge planning
- Direct patient care
- Psychosocial analysis
- Medication administration
- Protocol compliance
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Manual Handling certificate
- PMAV certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) completed
- Various online learning courses completed
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Agency Staff Nurse
Nurse on call
09.2024 - Current
Career Break
Travelled Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Eist Linn Child and Adolescent mental health inpatient unit
10.2023 - 03.2024
Intern Psychiatric Nurse
HSE Midwest
01.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science Nursing (mental Health)
University of Limerick
High School Diploma -
CBS Mitchelstown