Open To Work
JAMES ADEWUNMI
WEST YORKSHIRE
Summary
Newly qualified Mental Health Nurse with experience in patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Assisted nursing staff while on placement in providing comprehensive care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while enhancing patient comfort. Conducted routine assessments and monitored vital signs, facilitating timely interventions and contributing to improved patient outcomes. Developed collaborative safety plans and educated families about treatment options, demonstrating effective communication and empathy in high-stress situations.
During the simulation practicals at university and Nursing Placement attachment to different care facilities and community Services, where i gained valuable experience from practitioners with many years of experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
NHS PROFESSIONAL LTD
HERTFORDSHIRE
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing patient comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the medical team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Prepared and maintained clean patient environments, contributing to improved infection control and patient satisfaction.
NEWLY QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
SHEFFIELD - SOUTH YORKSHIRE
09.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
- Participated in case conferences with other professionals to discuss treatment options.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services such as housing assistance or job placement programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM 09.2022 - 03.2026
NVQ LEVEL 3 CARE - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
HUDDERSFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM 09.2020 - 07.2021
SCIENCE - ACESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
WAKEFIELD COLLEGE.
WAKEFIELD - WEST YORKSHIRE., UNITED KINGDOM 09.2004 - 07.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Risk assessment
- Therapeutic communication
- Administering medications
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Supporting personal needs
- Empathy and understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Observation documentation
- Infection control
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Languages
Yoruba
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Affiliations
In my spare time, i enjoy cooking, going for long walks, reading and Badminton.
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
£35000/yr - £200000/yrTimeline
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
NHS PROFESSIONAL LTD
11.2023 - Current
NEWLY QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
09.2022 - 03.2026
NVQ LEVEL 3 CARE - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
09.2020 - 07.2021
SCIENCE - ACESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
WAKEFIELD COLLEGE.
09.2004 - 07.2026