Munashe Ganje
Mental Health Student Nurse
About
I am a student nurse with a genuine passion for supporting people and providing dignified, compassionate care. My placements have strengthened my ability to communicate clearly, work well under pressure, and build trusting relationships with patients and colleagues. I am eager to keep learning and contribute positively to any healthcare team.
Experience
Placement Experience - Cefn Coed Hospital
(2026-01)
Currently completing a placement on the dementia ward at Cefn Coed Hospital
- Working 12-hour shifts
- Developing strong skills in mental-health and dementia care
- Supporting patients with daily needs
- Serving meals
- Responding promptly when patients require assistance
- Maintaining a calm, therapeutic approach to communication
- Carrying out ward checks and patient observations
- Contributing to a safe and structured environment
- Working closely with nurses, HCAs, and the wider MDT
- Strengthened confidence in teamwork, documentation, risk awareness, and professional boundaries
- Enhanced resilience, situational awareness, and ability to remain composed and effective in a fast paced psychiatric setting
Ffrind i Mi Volunteer - Royal Gwent Hospital
(2024-01)
- Completed the Ffrind i Mi volunteer induction at the Royal Gwent Hospital
- Prepared for a role focused on offering companionship and non-clinical support to patients
- Training introduced to patient-centred communication, safeguarding, and the importance of empathy, dignity, and emotional support within a hospital environment
Work Experience - Southmead Hospital - Bristol
(2023-01 - 2023-12)
- I gained early clinical exposure at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where I shadowed midwives and supported new mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety
- I took part in small support discussions, offering calm, empathetic communication and recognising signs of emotional distress
- I helped identify a mother struggling with severe anxiety and, alongside a support midwife, visited her on the ward to understand her needs
- This experience strengthened my confidence in compassionate communication and supporting vulnerable individuals in a sensitive, person centred way
Education
GCSE - Montpelier High School (2018-01 - 2023-12)
GCSE - Maths (C) English Language (C) - Montpelier High School (2018-01 - 2023-12)
GCSE - Combined Science (C) - Montpelier High School (2018-01 - 2023-12)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science – MPP - Applied Science - Coleg Gwent (2023-01 - 2025-12)
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (Level 3) – Distinction - Coleg Gwent (2023-01 - 2025-12)
Mental Health Nursing Student - Mental Health Nursing - Swansea University (2025-01)
