Deborah Bwakya

Compassionate, clinically skilled Registered Adult Nurse and experienced Senior Support Worker with more than two years of UK healthcare experience. Experienced in supporting adults, children and young people with mental health conditions, complex care needs, dementia and age-related illness across residential, acute and CAMHS environments. Proven ability to deliver safe, person-centred care, coordinate shifts, complete assessments and care documentation, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

NMC registered following successful completion of the OET, CBT and OSCE pathways, with practical skills in medication administration, ANTT wound care, phlebotomy, ECG monitoring, safeguarding and risk management.

Senior Support Worker - Active Care Group UK

(2023-05)

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to residents with complex physical, mental health and cognitive conditions, including dementia, within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Coordinate shifts as Shift Lead, delegate duties safely, mentor junior staff and respond to immediate clinical and operational challenges.
• Perform clinical interventions including ANTT wound care, phlebotomy, ECG monitoring and routine physiological observations in line with clinical guidance.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care plans and risk assessments to promote safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Monitor physical and mental health presentations, escalate deterioration or changes promptly, and maintain accurate, legally compliant electronic documentation in line with CQC, NMC and safeguarding standards.

Senior Support Worker - CAMHS - Active Care Group UK

(2022-10 - 2023-05)

Provided compassionate, person-centred support to children and young people experiencing mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a CAMHS setting.

• Built therapeutic relationships using age-appropriate, trauma-informed communication while promoting dignity, choice, independence and recovery-focused goals.
• Supported individual care plans, risk assessments, safety plans and structured daily routines, adapting support to each young person's needs and presentation.
• Used calm de-escalation and least-restrictive approaches when young people were distressed, helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
• Observed and reported changes in mood, behaviour and risk, escalating concerns promptly in line with safeguarding and organisational procedures.
• Maintained accurate records and communicated effectively with nurses, clinicians, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Student Nurse - Matero General Hospital, Zambia - Zambia

(2021-01 - 2022-09)

Completed clinical rotations across outpatient departments, acute medical wards and surgical theatres.

• Conducted head-to-toe assessments, monitored vital signs and contributed to patient recovery and discharge planning.
• Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative care, including sterile wound dressings and infection prevention measures.
• Collaborated with doctors, senior nurses and allied health professionals to provide integrated, safe and culturally competent care.

Diploma in Nursing (Adult) - Nursing - Shalom School of Health Science & Business Studies (2021-06 - 2025-03)