Niamh McNamara
Community Mental Health Nurse at St John of God Community Services Dublin South East- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Therapeutic Play Practioner
Play Therapy IrelandOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Nursing and Midwifery Board IrelandOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Therapeutic Responses to Anxiety in Children 6-12 years
Institute of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy (ICCP) CollegeFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Working with Young People who Experience Paranoia
Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing in conjunction with HSE Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development UnitDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Working with Young People who Hear Voices
Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing in conjunction with HSE Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development UnitDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
The Decider Skills
Irish Institute of Mental Health Nursing in conjunction with HSE Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development UnitOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Patient Safety & Human Factors in Health Care
Institute for Health Care ImprovementJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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St John of God Community Services Dublin South East
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Ireland
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Mental Health Nurse
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Enhanced Mental Health Staff Nurse - Adolescent Day Clinic Tallaght
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Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
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St. Patrick's Mental Health Services
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adolescent Mental Health Staff Nurse
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Nov 2020 - Oct 2022
Willow Grove Adolescent Unit Willow Grove Adolescent Unit
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Health Service Executive
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Adolescent Mental Health Staff Nurse
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
CAMHS Linn Dara IPU
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Mental Health Nurse
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
Adult Mental Health ServicesSpecializing with patients experiencing acute mental illness. I am responsible for managing the care of a caseload of patients . During my time in this role, I have been responsible for the following:-Implementing an evidenced based bio-psycho-social approach to nursing practice, underpinned by the principles of a recovery philosophy.-Collaborating with the patients, their families and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate the development and review of an appropriate care plan/ discharge plan to ensure continuity of care.-Maintaining appropriate and accurate written records and reports regarding service-user care in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Ireland guidelines, mental health legislation and legal requirements.-Ensuring that nursing care is carried out, using evidence based approach, to a high standard in a safe environment maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of the patient at all times.-Ensuring that current legal requirements for the safe administration and storage of medicines are adhered to in accordance with best practice. Show less
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Intern Mental Health Nurse
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
As an intern mental health nurse I performed under the clinical supervision of qualified nursing staff.I performed duties relevant to the care of patients in a variety of settings such as community, home care and acute units. In this role, I was responsible for the following:-Facilitating recovery by planning and implementing individuals care according to their strengths and needs.-Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and within my scope of practice.-To continue my professional development through clinical research and attending workshops and trainings in patient care. Show less
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Education
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National University of Ireland, Galway
Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills, Play Therapy -
Trinity College Dublin
Bachelor of science, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing