Oluwakemi Oluremi Ogundipe

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over two years' experience working within an acute Mental Health Assessment Unit, where I have developed strong competencies in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, risk formulation, and differential diagnosis. A dedicated worker with a lot of enthusiasm. Approachable, respectful, reliable, adaptable, prompt, and capable of working under pressure.

Possessing the ability to take initiative at work yet simultaneously enjoying working in a team. Excellent understanding of workplace health and safety. A dedicated, flexible individual with a natural capacity to communicate with others from various walks of life.

Always willing to go above and beyond to make patients comfortable. Keen to get a situation where talents may be used and expanded. I have been actively involved in providing person-centred care to individuals with mental health disorders, including those with chronic and severe conditions.

Working in an assessment unit has required me to conduct structured, thorough mental health evaluations for individuals presenting in crisis. This has strengthened my ability to gather detailed histories, perform robust Mental State Examinations, and formulate biopsychosocial understandings of complex presentations. I regularly assess risk relating to suicide, self-harm, vulnerability, and safeguarding concerns, ensuring that clinical decisions are safe, defensible, and evidence based.

This experience has developed my clinical judgement and diagnostic reasoning, which are directly transferable to ADHD assessment work. Alongside this experience, I have completed formal ADHD Assessor training and am seeking to apply my combined acute and neurodevelopmental assessment skills within a specialist ADHD role.

Staff Nurse - St Andrews Healthcare

(2025-07)

St Andrew's Healthcare is a specialist mental health charity known for its holistic, recovery-focused care, and places emphasis on values such as communication, respect and excellence in practice. The role often sits within secure, rehabilitation, or specialist mental health divisions, working closely with a broad MDT. I develop, implement, review, and promote holistic, outcome-focused care plans that address individual preferences and clinical needs, actively contributing to ward rounds and multidisciplinary team planning.

I communicate effectively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, taking considered positive risks to manage the care environment and reduce restrictive practices where appropriate. I build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers, listening attentively and responding to their needs and concerns. I ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records, risk assessments, and clinical interventions, supporting delivery against clinical governance standards through audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

I consistently uphold the organisation's core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect,

Staff Nurse - Essex Partnership University (NHS) - Basildon Mental Health Unit Hadleigh Ward (PICU)/Assessment Unit/ECT ASSESSMENT

(2023-10 - 2025-07)

During my practice as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, I have provided confidential, professional care, supporting patients to develop self-care, coping strategies, and engagement in treatment plans. I have facilitated therapeutic activities, monitored physical and mental health, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, person-centred care. I have applied clinical observation, risk assessment, and differential diagnosis across complex psychiatric presentations, including mood, trauma-related, personality, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Advanced Psychiatric & ECT Assessment: Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and ECT suitability assessments, including structured diagnostic evaluation, risk and capacity assessment, and report writing to support MDT decision-making—skills transferable to adult ADHD assessment.

Bank Student Healthcare Assistant - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

(2022-08 - 2023-09)

Before qualifying as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, I worked as a Healthcare Assistant within a mental health inpatient setting, supporting individuals with complex and acute mental health needs. My role involved assisting patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence while ensuring dignity and respect were always maintained. I regularly monitored and documented changes in patients' mental and physical health, reporting concerns promptly to the nursing team to support timely and appropriate interventions.

I built and maintained therapeutic relationships, providing emotional support and reassurance, particularly during periods of distress. I supported the implementation of care plans and risk management strategies, participated in structured activities and one-to-one engagement sessions, and contributed to maintaining a safe, structured, and recovery-focused ward environment. This experience strengthened my communication skills, resilience, clinical awareness, and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, providing a strong foundation for my progression into registered nursing practice.

Administrative Officer/Case Manager - Department for Works and Pension - Basildon, Essex

(2000-03 - 2022)

Providing excellent customer service in a variety of environments including contact centre and face-to-face. Making fact–based assessments regarding benefit entitlement. Assessing claims and dealing with enquiries from a variety of customers. Supporting the Department's aim to use digital means as the primary contact channel for all claimant services. Offering quality advice to customers about job search actions, supporting them to job search effectively in a largely digital world.

Counter Clerk - Post Office - Peckham, London

(1993-10 - 2000)

• Developed and maintained customer relationships by keeping clients informed about the latest products and services.
• Maximized sales opportunities to help the branch achieve and exceed targets.
• Delivered a range of customer services, including handling letters and parcels, bill payments, passport applications, and vehicle tax.
• Completed cash handling and administrative duties accurately and securely, adhering to company policies and security procedures.
• Accurately entered data into internal systems and drafted professional emails for communication with other branches.
• Conducted weekly till reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy.
• Managed time effectively to prioritize tasks and maintain high levels of customer service.
• Ensured customer satisfaction, responding promptly to complaints and queries via telephone or face-to-face interactions.
• Handled incoming enquiries professionally, providing guidance and solutions to meet customer needs.

BSc - Nursing (Mental Health) - University of Essex (2020-09 - 2023-10)

BTEC National Diploma - Computer Studies - Hackney College (1991-09 - 1993-07)

City and Guilds - Information Technology - Hackney College (1990-09 - 1991-07)

Diploma - Advanced Studies - Doc Mokuolu Institute of Advance Studies (1988-09 - 1989-07)