ANN AKURE

Dedicated professional with expertise in delivering person-centred support and fostering resilience through effective therapeutic approaches. Proficient in counselling, therapeutic communication, and supportive interventions, with a strong foundation in positive psychology principles and psychiatric medication knowledge. Skilled in building trust through non-judgemental attitudes, compassion, and effective communication to promote mental well-being. Committed to empowering individuals by leveraging resilience-building strategies and evidence-based practices to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Experienced counselling professional with history diversifying services to meet individual client needs. Works with care and compassion to deliver targeted care programmes for improved social and behavioural outcomes. Meticulous in assessments and monitoring to provide excellent care continuity.

While it may be common for individuals to judge others based on their interpretations, as an RMN I remain calm and non-judgemental, and listen more when engaging with patients. I usually consider the following when working with a patient and their families such as their sexual orientation, ethnic minorities, and beliefs. I build patients' confidence so that they will not feel isolated, Patients will trust me, and I will in return, support them regardless of their situation.  As A RMN, I have acquired effective communication skills to interact effectively with the MDT Team, patients, and their relatives about conditions such as both mental and physical health condition. It's beneficial to listen actively to patients, as even small disclosures can reveal much about their mental state. I was on the shift where a patient had a virtual visit, and it was shopping day. It is a busy day for the ward, so it was crucial to provide support as much as possible by communicating closely with staff during handover, choosing who can do what, and giving them constant reminders to make sure the shift runs effectively and has no issues., Having compassionate skills has made me more sensitive to a patient who is going through challenges and has experienced trauma such as upbringing and being exposed to abuse at a young age which sometimes could lead to personality disorder. I have acquired therapeutic skills to engage and improve patient's experience and help them to live a productive life and contribute to the community. An act of kindness might significantly impact a patient who is going through a mood swing. I use effective talking therapy to de-escalate. The incident, cognitive behavioural therapy, therapeutic engagement, and support observation to minimize risk to others, from themselves, and, from others. This will help to de-escalate triggers according to evidence-based.

• Socializing with friends and family
• Exercising
• Researching
• Going on holidays in different countries