Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Independent Non-medical Prescriber

• Jan 2023 - Present

Dementia and older adults crisis, admission avoidance and home treatment teams.

Community Dementia Nurse Specialist | PMVA Instructor

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Working closely with local GPs (Primary Care Networks) and supporting them in diagnosing dementia by:- Assessment and supporting patients and their families / carers through dementia diagnostic process.- Diagnosing patients I support with dementia and supporting GPs ensuring that appropriate diagnosis is given.- Supporting GPs in choosing the most appropriate pharmacological / non-pharmacological management of patients with newly diagnosed dementia.- Advice, support and signposting to patients and their families / carers.- Working closely with the other teams in the Older Adult Community Mental Health, Dementia & Frailty service, integrated community services, primary care, third sector organisations and others involved in patients care and carer support.

Senior Community Nurse | PMVA Instructor | Dementia Nurse for PCN

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2021

AS DEMENTIA PCN NURSE:Making diagnosis of dementia / supporting GPs in making a diagnosis of dementia, but what's MORE IMPORTANT supporting patients and their families through the process of dementia diagnosis.AS SENIOR COMMUNITY NURSE:To reduce attendance at A&E and prevent hospital admissions for crisis and complex presentations where physical health and related conditions can be managed within the community.To work with the Dementia Intensive Support Service (DISS) MDT supporting Care Homes to respond to Crisis and Intensive needs.To work with the DISS MDT and Home Treatment Teams to gate keep Mental Health Inpatient admissions and prevent further deterioration of physical health presentations.To work within the community and interface with Primary Care and Acute Inpatient Services.To teach PMVA (Prevention & Management Of Violence And Aggression).

Charge Nurse

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

Lead Nurse for Electroconvulsive Therapy

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

Mental Health Nurse

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2015

Health Care Assistant

• Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

Care Assistant

• Mar 2006 - Apr 2009