Ayowale Fapohunda

Registered Mental Health Nurse with acute inpatient experience and specialist training in ADHD assessment and medication management. Skilled in neuroaffirmative, person-centred care for adults with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental presentations. Experienced in assessment, care planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient education.

Highly motivated to contribute to an innovative ADHD Nurse pilot project focused on early identification, effective intervention, and improved patient outcomes.

Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

(2024-09)

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for adults in acute inpatient settings.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Support patients with ADHD, autism, and comorbid mental health conditions using structured and neuroaffirmative approaches.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medication, including observation of side effects.
• Collaborate with MDT members including psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, and allied professionals.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and carers regarding mental health and ADHD.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

MSc - Mental Health Nursing - Canterbury Christ Church University (2022 - 2024)

MSc - Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing - Cardiff Metropolitan University (2020 - 2022)