Phyllis Phillips

Dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Nurse with over 15 years of experience in secure services, adolescent units, and crisis resolution. Proven ability in clinical supervision, de-escalation, medication administration, and risk assessment. Skilled in conducting mental state examinations and providing home-based support to prevent hospital admissions. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to positive patient outcomes in a challenging healthcare environment.

Mental Health Nurse - GMMH - Manchester

(2023-04)

• Joined the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in April 2023.
• Provide in-home support to clients as a less restrictive alternative to hospital admission, where clinically appropriate.
• Conduct regular mental state examinations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications within community settings and manage medication titration.
• Perform physical health checks and promote social inclusion initiatives.
• Signpost clients to essential support services including housing, financial aid, and therapeutic interventions.
• Receive and process referrals from external agencies.
• Maintain client records and manage treatment plans utilising Microsoft Excel.
• Regularly employ Microsoft Word for documentation and communication.

Mental health nurse - Elysium Healthcare - Warrington

(2007-11 - 2023-03)

• Contributed to secure male and female services at Arbury Court.
• Assisted in the planning and preparation phases for a new ward.
• Completed mentorship training, obtaining certification from Edge Hill University.
• Maintained clinical notes on a computer system, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and record-keeping protocols, and completed comprehensive risk assessments.
• Responded to and managed critical incidents involving self-harm and suicide attempts.
• Provided clinical supervision and guidance to junior nursing staff.
• Led shifts effectively, demonstrating appropriate delegation and leadership skills.
• Utilised verbal de-escalation techniques to manage instances of violence and aggression.
• Administered prescribed medications, conducted clinical audit checks, organised patient clinics, and dispensed take-home medications.

Agency Mental health nurse - Jane Lewis - North West

(2012 - 2016)

Served as a Mental Health Nurse across various hospital facilities, frequently leading shifts. Supported by regular ward staff or alongside other agency professionals, I broadened my expertise beyond forensic secure mental health settings. Developed and acquired new skills in diverse areas of mental health nursing, including exposure to palliative care.

• Gained experience at the following Jane Lewis placements:
• Priory Preston – specialising in eating disorder treatment.
• Priory Altrincham – focusing on addictions and adolescent care.
• Leigh Acute NHS female unit.
• Brooker Centre, Runcorn – serving elderly and acute wards.
• Alternative Futures Group, including Abbey Court (elderly functional and dementia care, with palliative elements), Lea Court, Weaver Lodge, and Childwall Brook (Rehabilitation services).
• Lodge Lane, Warrington – providing care for elderly functional mental health patients.
• Undertook one-to-one escorts for adolescents at Manchester Children's Hospital presenting with diverse conditions including eating disorders, autism, and self-harm behaviours.

Diploma - person centred counselling - Warrington Collegiate (2014 - 2016)

Level 3 Certificate - Counselling - Warrington Collegiate (2013 - 2014)

Level 2 Certificate - Counselling - Warrington Collegiate (2012 - 2013)

Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Health Nursing - Chester University (2004 - 2007)

BA Hons - Psychology, Identity Studies - Liverpool Hope University (2001 - 2004)

A Level - English Language, RSA Initial Text Processing - Culcheth 6th Form college (1999 - 2001)

GCSE's - Culcheth High School (1994 - 1999)