REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH - ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE - BRADLEY
(2023-06)
- Deliver high-quality care to patients with complex mental health needs within a residential setting.
- Collaborate with medical professionals, therapists, and support staff to devise and implement comprehensive individualized care plans.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and external agencies to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Provide compassionate nursing care to adults experiencing learning disabilities, mental illness, personality disorders, and autistic spectrum conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, formulate care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Mentor and support nursing team members to foster skill development and promote positive teamwork.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient care and condition changes.
- Champion a collaborative ward environment to enhance patient care and boost team morale.
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH - NAVIGO HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CIC - KONAR
(2022-07 - 2023-06)
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care in strict adherence to national and local policies to uphold high standards.
- Supervised and assessed junior staff, offering mentorship and professional support.
- Communicated complex mental health information to service users, families, and carers, employing negotiation and persuasive skills.
- Managed staff workload planning and optimised patient care allocation.
- Maintained accurate patient records, administered medication safely, and managed incident reporting procedures.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety, infection control, fire prevention, and COSHH regulations.
- Participated actively in clinical supervision, continuous professional development, and nursing research initiatives.
- Served as nurse in charge/shift leader, overseeing ward operations and contributing to quality improvement projects.
REGISTERED NURSE - MENTAL HEALTH - HEALTHLINC HOUSE HOSPITAL - ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE - WELTON
(2020-11 - 2022-06)
- Assessed patients' physical, psychological, and social needs to formulate tailored, individualised care plans.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care based on evidence-based practices, clinical guidelines, and institutional protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic and dignified patient care.
- Upheld the NMC Code of Conduct in all nursing practices and professional interactions.
- Coordinated patient care as a named nurse, liaising effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensured patient and staff safety during shifts, often undertaking the responsibilities of shift leader.
- Accurately documented patient care activities and participated in clinical audits to ensure adherence to standards.
- Managed medicines, stocks, and supplies, guaranteeing safe handling, storage, and inventory control.
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE / REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE - INGUTSHENI CENTRAL HOSPITAL - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
(2013-03 - 2020-11)
- Transitioned effectively from general nursing to psychiatric mental health nursing, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, including patient counselling, health education initiatives, and rehabilitative support strategies.
SCHOOL NURSE - STEPPINGSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ABU DHABI, UAE
(2009-11 - 2010-12)
- Monitored student health status and referred unwell children to paediatric specialists for further assessment.
- Provided essential first aid and delivered health education programs within the school environment.
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE - VICTORIA FALLS MEDICAL CENTRE - Victoria Falls, ZIMBABWE
(2007-01 - 2009-10)
- Rotated through diverse departments, including medical-surgical, maternity, emergency, child health clinic, and immunization services.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, delivered culturally sensitive health education, and applied foundational mental health care practices.
- Administered antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care, including assisting with deliveries and conducting newborn examinations.
- Supervised junior nursing staff and managed departmental resources, including inventory control and reporting.
JUNIOR NURSE - HWANGE COLLIERY HOSPITAL - Hwange, Zimbabwe
(2006-06 - 2006-12)
- Gained foundational nursing experience across medical-surgical and maternity wards.
- Delivered essential patient care, performed patient assessments, executed resuscitation procedures, and managed departmental duties including inventory and staff oversight.
