Durga Ambbiga Doraisamy
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in psychiatric care at the Institute of Mental Health, adept in mental health counseling and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety, excelling in multidisciplinary team collaboration and individualized care planning. Proven track record in leading effective discharge planning and educating patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support and continuity of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Insititute of Mental Health
12.2010 - Current
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing care delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of unit policies and procedures while supporting their transition into the role.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
- Increased patient satisfaction with nursing care by providing compassionate and empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Led discharge planning efforts by coordinating necessary referrals, appointments, and follow-up services for successful reintegration into the community setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Addressed complex psychosocial needs of patients through collaboration with social workers, case managers, therapists, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dundee University Scottland
Singapore05-2024
High School Diploma -
Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore
04-2022
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Self-harm prevention
- Mental health counseling
- Behavioral management
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Discharge planning
- Individualized care planning
- Family support coordination
- Protocol compliance
Infection control measures
Wound care
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Malay
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Insititute of Mental Health
12.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dundee University Scottland
High School Diploma -
Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore
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