Leadership and Management in mental health nursing

A reflection on when I was in a forensic ward where I attended to a patients admission
On a day shift, at a psychiatric ward, my mentor assigned me the role of shift coordinator and the allocation of duty staff. I assigned specific roles to each staff member, such as primary nurse, for a particular client. The staff focused on multitasking with skills, knowledge, and experience. My focus was the best care for all patients. Under my mentor’s supervision, I was guided through the process of patient admission when a new patient was admitted. I demonstrated an understanding of the admission process. I took the patients history from the referrer and presented the circumstances leading to admission. I based his assessment on a person-centred approach and planned their care by considering all the information I had gathered. I noted the risks and ensured the care plan included the patients current needs from his assessment. I was alert, communicated well, listened to instructions, and followed the trust policy on admission and planning of care. I was able to review and update care plans accordingly. I demonstrated an understanding of the admission process. I took the patients history from the referrer and presented the circumstances leading to admission. I based his assessment on a person-centred approach and planned their care by considering all the information I had gathered. I noted the risks and ensured the care plan included the patients current needs from his assessment. I was alert, communicated well, listened to instructions, and followed the trust policy on admission and planning of care. I was able to review and update care plans accordingly.

I was eager to learn and ask questions relating to my learning outcomes. I showed interest as a student and have incorporated evidence-based practice in all my duties. I used communication as a tool and considered the service users best interests for effective care. I displayed good communication skills and am able to relate to and engage with patients effectively. I demonstrated the 6 Cs in his caring skills (compassion, competence, commitment, courage, communication, and care). I reached out to the patients and engaged them in Patient Engagement Time (PET sessions) and recorded their information appropriately while maintaining confidentiality.

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