Prisca Chika Asikaogu

Third-year mental health nursing student approaching graduation, highly motivated to begin professional career as a registered nurse at CNTW NHS Foundation Trust. Passionate about mental health nursing with diverse clinical placement experience in community services, acute inpatient settings, older people's services, Children and Young People Service (CYPS), and early intervention services. Committed to holistic, person-centred care underpinned by principles of respect, compassion, honesty, and transparency.

Band 5 Nursing (Graduate Position) - CNTW NHS Foundation Trust (Applied)

Seeking graduate nursing position with intention to enter preceptorship program and develop skills with supportive team.

Mental Health Nursing Student - Clinical Placement - Older Adult Ward

Supported patient with severe depression requiring assistance with personal care. Demonstrated therapeutic communication, active listening, and consent procedures in line with Mental Capacity Act 2005. Progressed from observation to thorough risk evaluation for patients with complex requirements, including falls risk assessment and holistic safety planning.

• Communicated clearly, explained care processes, and received step-by-step consent
• Employed active listening and therapeutic communication to understand patient preferences and emotional state
• Provided patients time to express themselves and participate in care decisions
• Recognised patients at risk of falling and assessed mobility aids, cognitive functioning, and footwear as part of holistic safety plan
• Maintained high level of situational awareness and identified/resolved environmental hazards
• Provided clear, accessible explanation of Section 132 rights to detained patient
• Facilitated patient choice of legal representation by proactively updating Mental Health Act Office

Mental Health Nursing Student - Clinical Placement - Community Mental Health Services

Participated in comprehensive community-based mental health care delivery. Gained understanding of how person's environment influences well-being and the importance of early intervention in preventing crises. Experience aligned with NHS Long Term Plan's commitment to community-based mental health models.

• Participated in patient assessments
• Conducted home and school visits
• Participated in formulation and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Updated MDT about service user's dental appointment cancellation
• Advocated for patient with severe tooth pain and secured urgent dental appointment
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing 'whole person' care and impact of physical comfort on mental stability

Mental Health Nursing Student - Multiple Specialties - Clinical Placements

Completed diverse clinical placements across specialist mental health areas throughout three-year training programme.

• Community services
• Acute inpatient settings
• Older people's services
• Children and Young People Service (CYPS)
• Early intervention services

Mental Health Nursing Student - Leadership and Mentorship - Clinical Placements

Demonstrated teamwork and leadership throughout clinical placements. Maintained positive working relationships with colleagues and collaborated with other student nurses.

• Mentored junior students in clinical skills
• Demonstrated measurement of vital signs
• Demonstrated blood glucose monitoring
• Demonstrated documentation of patient observations
• Collaborated with other student nurses to complete tasks and support patients

Bachelor of Science / Diploma in Nursing - Mental Health Nursing