Josephine Nisha M
Registered Nurse
Vettavalam, Tamilnadu.,Tamilnadu
Summary
To provide compassionate and holistic care as a Mental Health Nurse, utilizing my skills in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and supporting emotional well-being through evidence-based practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
MGM Healthcare Malar Hospital
3 2024 - Current
- Provide a high standard of care for patient by accessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual
- Assisting Doctors in emergency situation
- Care and management of highly dependent patient
- Maintain accurate records of patient observations and treatments
- Handling mentally ill patients in clinical settings
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
SASI SHARVESH POLY CLINIC
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Training
Institute of Mental Health (IMH)
- Training at Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Kilpauk, Chennai, with exposure to both adult and pediatric cases
- Improved user adoption with creation of comprehensive training materials and conducting hands-on training sessions.
- Leveraged feedback from training sessions to continuously refine and improve training strategies.
- Developed and delivered environmental training.
Education
B.Sc. Nursing -
St. Isabel’s College of Nursing
HSSLC - undefined
St. Anne's Girls' Higher Secondary School
SSLC - undefined
St. Aloysius Girls Higher Secondary School
Skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Teamwork and leadership abilities
Basic life support proficiency
Compassionate and empathetic care
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Resilient and calm under pressure
Broad knowledge of medical interventions and clinical research
Crisis intervention and prevention
Experience in managing violent patients
Organizing group therapy, play therapy, music therapy, and art therapy sessions
Providing psychosocial and emotional support to patients and their families
Rehabilitation planning and counselling in collaboration with psychiatric social workers
Upholding ethics and confidentiality in patient care
Accomplishments
Participated in Guides and awarded The Rajya Puraskar Award.
Typesofcaseshandled
Bipolar Affective Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Substance Abuse, Phobic Disorder, Alzheimer's Dementia, Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Enuresis and Encopresis, Conduct Disorder, Mental Retardation, ADHD
Mental health cases handled
- Depression, Mr. Samuel, 26, Anxiety, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, loss of interest and appetite, insomnia, hallucinations, Sertraline (SSRI), Benzodiazepines, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychotherapy, High risk for suicide, self-esteem disturbance, Provided a safe environment, closely observed behaviour, maintained a therapeutic atmosphere, involved in activities to enhance self-image, Successful management of suicidal behaviour, improvement in self-esteem.
- Schizophrenia, Mr. Sujith, 48, Violent and aggressive behaviour, hallucinations, social isolation, incoherent speech, sleep disturbance, T. Clozapine, T. Serentin, Individual and group therapy, Electroconvulsive therapy, Impaired social interaction, disturbed sensory perception, Developed a trusting relationship, removed from chaotic environments, enhanced understanding of social cues, Improved social interaction, reduced hallucinations.
- Autism, Mast. Jerry, 4, Inappropriate social interactions, repetitive movements, communication difficulties, sensory sensitivity, Abilify, Risperdal, Family therapy, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Impaired social interaction, impaired verbal communication, Used visual supports, collaborated with therapists, involved parents in therapy sessions, Improved participation in social activities, enhanced verbal communication.
Total hours completed
365, 384, 749
Examscleared
- Occupational English Test (OET), 10/01/23, Overall ‘B’
- Computer Based Test on Mental Health Nursing, 12/01/23
Conferenceandseminarsparticipation
- The Psychological Well-Being of Students During The COVID-19 Pandemic, John Hopkins University and Christian Medical College
- National Seminar on Breast Feeding; For a Healthier Planet 2020, Rama University, Uttar Pradesh, India
Languagesproficiency
- English
- Tamil
- Malayalam
Projects
A descriptive study assessing knowledge about menstrual irregularities among nursing students.
Disclaimer
I do so here by declaring that the particulars of the information and facts stated herein above are true, correct, and completed to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Martin A
- Date of Birth: 09/19/00
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
SASI SHARVESH POLY CLINIC
12.2022 - 12.2023
HSSLC - undefined
St. Anne's Girls' Higher Secondary School
SSLC - undefined
St. Aloysius Girls Higher Secondary School
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
MGM Healthcare Malar Hospital
3 2024 - Current
Training
Institute of Mental Health (IMH)
B.Sc. Nursing -
St. Isabel’s College of Nursing