Glory Bello

A compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Nursing student (graduating September 2026) with over three years of experience across acute inpatient units, PICU, ECU, older adult services, and community settings. Currently working as a Bank Nursing Assistant within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Brings a strong foundation in person-centred care, risk assessment, mental health legislation (Mental Health Act 1983/2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005), and de-escalation techniques.

Committed to delivering evidence-based, dignified, and recovery-focused care in line with the NMC Code.

Student Mental Health Nurse (Management Placement) - Cygnet Hospital Clifton - Nottingham

(2026-06)

• Supported patient across mental health and general nursing settings.
• Contributed to care planning, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Supported medication monitoring, side-effect recognition, and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Strengthened leadership skills through MDT working, escalation of concerns, and coordinated care delivery.

Student Mental Health Nurse (Placement) - Elvaston Lodge Care - Derby

(2026-02 - 2026-04)

• Supported patient across mental health and general nursing settings.
• Supported personal care, feeding, toileting, and resident activities.
• Delivered emotional and personal care to patients with dementia and complex mental/physical health needs.
• Administered medication (including covert) under RN supervision; maintained documentation across food/fluid charts, nursing notes, and incident reports.

Student Mental Health Nurse (Placement) - Royal Derby Hospital - Ward 410 (Stroke Unit) - Derby

(2026-01 - 2026-02)

• Supported patients with nasogastric and percutaneous feeds, focusing on preventing deterioration and promoting rehabilitation.
• Upheld high standards of respect, compassion, and excellence in a physical health setting.

Student Mental Health Nurse (Placement) - YMCA Key College Derby - Derby

(2025-11 - 2025-12)

• Built therapeutic rapport with young adults to foster trust and participation in classwork and discussions.
• Delivered a session on social anxiety, its causes, and management strategies, emphasizing professional help-seeking.
• Developed safeguarding knowledge and maintained professional boundaries.

Student Mental Health Nurse: Previous Placements - Royal Derby Hospital - Cherry Tree & Radbourne Unit/Ward 35 - Derby

(2025-01 - 2026-02)

Summary of previous placements (4 weeks at Cherry Tree and 6 weeks at Radbourne Unit/Ward 35).

• Administered medication under supervision, participated in MDT meetings and ward rounds, documented care on SystemOne, co-produced care plans and risk screenings with patients, facilitated 1:1 sessions, made referrals to internal/external services.

Nursing Assistant - Bank Staff - Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Kingsway Hospital, Derby

(2023-08)

• Conduct physical and engagement observations per patient observation levels, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.
• Support patients with personal care, feeding, hygiene, and daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence.
• Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation techniques during patient distress to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Assist in admissions by carrying out nursing assessments and contributing to individualized care plans.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation in patient notes to support continuity of care.

B.Sc. (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing - University of Derby (2023 - 2026)