CAMHS Clinician - Community Nurse CV Example

In my role as an Aspirant Nurse at LRH, I supported and cared for individuals with a diagnosed Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a wide range of mental health conditions and difficulties.

I worked closely with the multi-disciplinary team that was made up of clinical leads, registered nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and consultant psychiatrists. I developed collaborative and needs based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Working to ensure a person-centred based environment was ensured at all times; by identifying strategies and plans for future care to maximise the patient's strengths and minimise the impact of their needs on their daily lives to promote independence and mental ill health recovery.

Furthermore, I promoted patient and family comfort and confidence in our service during challenging times to advocate, encourage and support their road to recovery. I did this by building caring, compassionate relationships with patients. Consistently providing emotional support and encouragement during their admission to hospital due to mental ill health and/or behaviour which may challenge. This allowed me to further understand the importance of building a therapeutic relationship with patients.

I observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify care and intervention plans if needed. I used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and aided patients to complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.

I promoted and maintained safety of patients at all times. I also ensured that I always took steps to obtain patient consent to care and treatment in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that patients who lack mental capacity are cared for in the least restrictive way.

I always kept the highest professional standards and attitudes towards the care of patients at all times, ensuring that all care delivered is in accordance with evidence based practice, the 6 C's and the trust's values. Eternally, I communicate with patients in an effective, respectful and compassionate manner and always aim to positively minimise anxiety and distress related to their health and well-being.

Whilst working within the Specialist Health Team, I worked to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being. I completed Positive Behaviour Support plans, liaising with parents, caregivers and services. I conducted Behaviour Assessments and assessed patient's mental health. I also completed physical health interventions, assessing the significant impact dental health, diet and sleep hygiene can have on an individual's quality of life and mental health.

I was compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers. I held my own caseload while with this team, supporting individual's with ill mental health and challenging behaviour. Implementing strategies in regards to Positive Behaviour Support and centred all assessment around the person themselves, their wants and needs. I was consistently both professionally accountable and responsible for patient care undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions in patients' homes and other community settings.

I always aimed to promote social inclusion, community access and participation through the provision of patient care. Furthermore, importantly I promote at all times a positive image of people with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions such as ASD, ADHD.