FARIA MOONAH
72 A Corinth Road, San Fernando,
Summary
Compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in delivering high-quality care to diverse populations from mental health to sexual and reproductive health. Can work competently and effectively in acute, elderly, community-based psychiatric settings, and other multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sessional Nurse
Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago
San Fernando
04.2008 - Current
- Providing education and counseling on sexual and reproductive health (e.g., contraception, infertility, cervical, breast, prostate cancer screening, menopause, HIV, and STIs, gender-based violence).
- Performing and/or assisting the physician with SRH procedures, such as Pap smears, breast examinations, STI testing, IUD insertion/removal, and pelvic examinations.
- Assessed and monitored client health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose testing.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in electronic and medical records.
- Referred clients to specialized health resources, community agencies, and government health care institutions.
- Prep, stock workstations, and procedure rooms with necessary supplies. Sterilizing equipment.
- Maintain and order stock supplies as required.
- Manage and supervise junior staff.
- Train new staff in nursing procedures.
- Network with other health care agencies to deliver SRH care and education via health fairs, outreach, and booths.
Registered Mental Nurse
Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Trust
Amersham
04.2000 - 06.2007
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Participating in the admissions and discharges of patients.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Working on nursing reports for detained patients and tribunals.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Provided support to family members of psychiatric patients.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Supervised patients during occupational therapy.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Developed education materials about psychiatric illnesses for use by staff and clients.
- Stock clinical and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Order supplies and medication as required from the hospital pharmacy.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Supervised junior staff.
- Mentored and assessed nursing students.
- Bed coordination.
- Three months' experience on the psychiatric intensive care unit.
Outreach Nurse
The Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Port Of Spain
10.1995 - 02.2000
- Facilitated outreach initiatives to increase access to sexual and reproductive services in underserved areas, and the rural poor.
- Conducted SRH clinics in rural locations, corporations, health centers, community centers, and NGO centers.
- Counseling on SRH (contraception, HIV/STIs, menopause, cancer screening, and health promotion).
- Assessing individuals for, and dispensing contraceptives.
- Doing Pap smears, breast exams, and STI testing.
- Male clinics with a physician to test for prostate cancer.
- Networking with other health agencies to refer clients.
- Working with health educators to educate clients and the public on sexual and reproductive health.
- Ordering supplies, stocking mobile units, and sterilizing equipment.
- Doing monthly reports.
- Working with the team to achieve the mandate set by the organization and parent body.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Bromley Park Elderly Mentally Ill Residential Home
Beckenham
01.1994 - 07.1994
- Did assessments and developed individualized care plans for elderly mentally Ill residents.
- Administered medications, and monitored side effects.
- Documented resident progress, and maintained accurate records daily.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance quality of life eg music /art therapy, relaxation/orientation/reminiscence techniques/therapy
- Supervised junior staff.
- Liaised with carers about residents' progress, and educated them on their loved ones' mental health condition.
- Liaised with community physicians/agencies to facilitate residents' health and well-being.
- Monitor residents' daily vital signs, diet, and self-care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Agency)
Montague Nurses Agency
London
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Level 3 observations with suicidal patients in the general nursing setting.
- Assessment, planning, and implementation of care in the acute psychiatric setting.
- Dispensing medication, monitoring for therapeutic effects, and side effects.
- Educating patients about illness and medication.
- Liaising with carers.
- Facilitating therapeutic activities for patients, e.g., group work, relaxation techniques, escorting patients out for appointments, and leisure.
Education
Family Planning Assocation of Trinidad And Tobago
Port Of SpainUniversity of The West Indies Open Campus
San Fernando06-2009
Certificate - Sexual And Reproductive Health/Family Planning
Family Planning Association of Trinidad And Tobago
Port Of Spain, Trinidad02-1996
Registered Mental Health Nurse - Psychiatric Nursing
Romford College of Nursing And Midwifery
Essex, England 01-1993
A Levels -
Barrackpore Senior Comprehensive
Barrackpore, Trinidad 06-1989
O Levels -
ASJA Girls' College
San Fernando, Trinidad06-1987
Mental Health
University of Luton, Bucks Mental Health Trust,
Luton, EnglandSkills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health education
- Medication administration
- Training and mentorship
- Client education
- Individual counseling
Timeline
Sessional Nurse
Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago
04.2008 - Current
Registered Mental Nurse
Buckinghamshire Mental Health NHS Trust
04.2000 - 06.2007
Outreach Nurse
The Family Planning Association of Trinidad and Tobago
10.1995 - 02.2000
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Bromley Park Elderly Mentally Ill Residential Home
01.1994 - 07.1994
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Agency)
Montague Nurses Agency
01.1993 - 12.1993
Family Planning Assocation of Trinidad And Tobago
University of The West Indies Open Campus
Certificate - Sexual And Reproductive Health/Family Planning
Family Planning Association of Trinidad And Tobago
Registered Mental Health Nurse - Psychiatric Nursing
Romford College of Nursing And Midwifery
A Levels -
Barrackpore Senior Comprehensive
O Levels -
ASJA Girls' College
Mental Health
University of Luton, Bucks Mental Health Trust,
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