Merve Cabuk
Mental Health Nurse (MSc)
ALTINORDU,52
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing leadership roles, providing pivotal support and direction to nursing staff for superior patient care. Renowned for driving collaborative team environments and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Expertise in patient management and staff coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Head Nurse
Meditech Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Led nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care through effective management of scheduled shifts and assignments.
- Trained new staff on hospital protocols and patient care procedures, enhancing team performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, improving overall patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections through rigorous adherence to sanitation protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in budgeting and resource allocation decisions, contributing to efficient departmental operations while maintaining high standards of care delivery.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Reduced medical errors with thorough documentation and adherence to strict safety standards.
- Successfully managed high-stress situations during emergency cases and mass casualty incidents, providing critical leadership and decision-making skills.
Health Care Assistant
Applewood
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided compassionate support to patients in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity during care routines.
- Assisted nursing staff with administering medications and monitoring vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols and enhancing overall safety standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment and improving team efficiency.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Supported mobility exercises for patients recovering from surgery or illness, helping to promote recovery and independence through tailored physical assistance.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, aligning services with patients' specific needs and preferences for optimal outcomes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
Head Nurse
Meditech Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Remained current with healthcare standards, policies and procedures to drive workplace health and safety.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff to ensure professional growth and development.
- Assisted with interviewing and hiring nurses to maintain adequate shift coverage.
- Performed assessments and reassessments to determine patient needs and establish service plans.
- Provided unit oversight to drive daily operations and patient care.
- Designed and implemented staffing plans to meet changing patient needs and maximize efficiency.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership in operating budget development.
- Collected and reviewed data to assess nursing performance.
- Cooperated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote patient safety and quality of care.
Nurse
Liv Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated appropriateness and quality of care provided to patients in protective devices, seclusion and restraint.
- Applied deescalation techniques to assist patients with behavioral management.
- Administered oral and intramuscular antipsychotic medications following prescription by psychiatrists.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans for patient population to address physical and psychological needs.
- Completed physical checks and monitored patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior.
- Participated in both group and individual therapy sessions, alone and in conjunction with health professionals.
- Restrained patients as needed to prevent injury and provide safe environment.
- Interviewed patients concerning symptoms and complaints to determine nature of illness.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures.
Nurse
Florance Nightingale Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
- İntensitive Care Units Nurse.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care.
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
- Set up and prepared medical equipment to aid physician during examinations and treatment.
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures.
İntensitive Care Units Nurse
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team on patient care plans.
- Collected and recorded patient-related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
- Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care.
Education
Master Degree - Psyciathric Nursing
Okan University
Bachelor Degree - Nurse
Okan University
Skills
- Nurse Collaboration
- Staff Education
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Quality Control
- Patient Care Planning
- Intramuscular Injections
- Process Evaluations
- Patient Care Standards
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality Improvement
Compassionate care
Nursing expertise
Clinical leadership
Medical record auditing
Mental health support
Clinical training
Publications
The Relationship Between The Conflict Management Styles Used By Psychiatric Clinic Nursing Managers And The Stress Level Of Their Subordinates
Certification
Antimicribial stewarship in practise
Timeline
Head Nurse
Meditech Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Applewood
02.2024 - 08.2024
Antimicribial stewarship in practise
02-2024
Aseptic technique
02-2024
Basics of infections prevention and control
02-2024
Communicating effectively through open disclosure
02-2024
Hand hygiene
02-2024
Personel protective equipment
02-2024
Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
02-2024
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse
02-2024
Standard and transmission based precautiions
02-2024
The early identitification of memory problems in older persons
02-2024
Head Nurse
Meditech Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
First and aid emergency
04-2022
Nurse
Liv Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse
Florance Nightingale Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022
İntensitive Care Units Nurse
12.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor Degree - Nurse
Okan University
Master Degree - Psyciathric Nursing
Okan University