Ashiedu Isaac

• Participated in comprehensive and advanced assessments of service users, considering complex factors related to their physical and mental health conditions, social needs, and available service provision. Utilized investigative, interpretative, and analytical skills to evaluate treatment options and scenarios.
• Provided a mental health nursing perspective to the clinical work of the primary care network, working in various GP clinics. Enabled the delivery of all aspects of the service by advising on the appropriateness of mental health case management for patients with severe to enduring mental health conditions and referring identified needs to secondary services.
• Promoted patient involvement in their treatment, emphasizing the recovery model and supporting their active participation in decision-making processes.
• Ensured accurate and up-to-date patient health records, maintaining thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Generated comprehensive service user reports that included thorough risk assessments, facilitating effective multi-disciplinary team management and ensuring comprehensive care provision.
• Developed strong professional relationships with patients, establishing rapport and trust to identify and address their specific care needs within a collaborative framework.
• Identified patients requiring more personalized treatment and made appropriate recommendations for referral to psychiatrists.
• Employed tact, reassurance, and sensitivity as needed to overcome barriers to understanding and effectively communicate with patients.
• Provided both physical and psychological patient care in alignment with the individualized care plan.
• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential risks to the patient's well-being and implemented appropriate risk management strategies.
• Educated patient families about mental health issues, equipping them with knowledge and strategies to support the care plans of their loved ones.
• Assessed service user needs and risks to formulate supportive care plans, considering their unique circumstances and goals.

• Facilitated the development and leadership of integrated mental health services in a designated primary care network, emphasizing the importance of primary care in addressing mental health needs.
• Offered valuable insights from a mental health nursing perspective to guide the clinical operations of the primary care network and ensure comprehensive service delivery. Actively contributed to the assessment of mental health case management suitability and maintained a small caseload of challenging cases within the primary care setting.
• Conducted highly specialized and holistic assessments of referrals, employing evidence-based research to develop and implement tailored treatment and management plans. Utilized expert knowledge and experience to identify, analyze, and interpret complex behavioural patterns, allowing for effective prioritization, engagement, and intervention to support service users, their families, and caregivers.
• Provided advanced nursing guidance, advice, and consultation, employing a multidimensional approach within the multidisciplinary primary care network team. Contributed expertise to the formulation of treatment plans.
• Developed comprehensive care packages to ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes for service users and their families. Collaborated with other clinicians in the multidisciplinary team when necessary.
• Worked closely with service users and their families facing highly complex problems, often in challenging and emotionally charged environments.
• Demonstrated skill in managing verbal aggression and defusing any potential risks of physical aggression.

● Applied effective communication skills to effectively manage and support the clinical demands of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Successfully conducted comprehensive assessments, developed care plans, implemented interventions, and evaluated the outcomes for children and young people accessing CAMHS. ● Offered expert clinical advice and guidance to agencies involved in the field, establishing communication channels in accordance with the Children Act to ensure efficient collaboration and coordination of services. ● Assisted the Team Manager in monitoring the effectiveness of the Specialist CAMHS Children and Adolescent - community service, actively evaluating its clinical performance and identifying areas for improvement. ● Responded promptly to requests for clinical assessment, needs identification, and care provision in the general hospital setting, minimizing the impact of hospital admissions on children and young people. Ensured timely and effective care and treatment within this setting. ● Enhanced outcomes for children and young people with complex needs, reducing the likelihood of hospital readmission through targeted interventions and support. ● Held responsibility for delivering timely and comprehensive specialist assessments of care needs, including thorough risk assessment and risk management, providing recommendations for further interventions when necessary. ● Provided expert knowledge and expertise in the care and treatment of children and young people with mental health problems and co-occurring conditions, contributing to improved outcomes and holistic care approaches.

• Demonstrated versatility and adaptability within the Crisis Resolution Team as a Community Mental Health Nurse, undertaking various responsibilities such as covering for 136, serving as a psychiatric liaison nurse, contributing to bed management, and assuming the role of clinical lead during weekends.
• Applied practical communication skills to manage and address the clinical demands of acute services effectively. Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed care plans, implemented interventions, and evaluated care programs for adults facing acute crises across different settings, including the community, A&E, and 136 suite.
• Took personal accountability for delivering timely and specialized assessments of care needs, encompassing thorough risk assessment and risk management, while providing recommendations for further interventions based on the individual's circumstances.
• Managed risks and provided appropriate care based on the immediate situation, making critical decisions regarding actions such as short-term home treatment by the Crisis Team, referrals to community mental health teams or counselling services, or admissions to inpatient units.
• Collaborated with the care team to support the early discharge of patients requiring home treatment, including those with complex needs.
• Actively participated in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention plans as part of a multidisciplinary team, actively involving the patient and their caregiver when appropriate.
• Ensured evidence-based intervention plans within the primary care mental health liaison, incorporating current risk assessments, critical thinking, and comprehensive support considerations encompassing physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic, and environmental factors.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date written and electronic records, including individualized care plans developed collaboratively with the client whenever possible, while strictly adhering to confidentiality protocols.
• Effectively communicated timely and accurate information regarding the patient's needs and progress to their relatives and other involved professionals, consistently respecting the importance of confidentiality.

• Collaborated with various mental health professionals in diverse settings such as Accident and Emergency, Acute Hospital wards, Primary Care, Police Stations, and the Community to conduct comprehensive assessments and ensure holistic care provision. Implemented and reviewed periods of home treatment as appropriate, prioritizing alternatives to hospital admission whenever possible while ensuring prompt arrangements for hospital admission when deemed necessary.
• Conducted assessments and delivered home treatment interventions to facilitate the early discharge of service users from acute psychiatric hospitals, emphasizing a patient-centred approach.

• Assumed the role of a dedicated care coordinator, managing a designated caseload consisting primarily of patients with moderate to severe complexity of needs.

• Conducted comprehensive bio/psychosocial assessments for routine and urgent cases, employing a holistic approach to formulate tailored care plans that address the identified needs of each patient.

• Developed and implemented person-centred care plans that align with best practice guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and individualized care interventions.

• Fostered person-centred care and promote the recovery approach throughout all clinical interventions, emphasizing the empowerment and well-being of patients.

• Provide psycho-education and health promotion advice to enhance the mental health and overall well-being of patients/clients. • Offer expert guidance on medication management, including promoting adherence, monitoring effects and side effects, and adhering to policies and procedures such as consent and confidentiality. • Obtain informed consent from patients in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that patients lacking mental capacity are central to decision-making processes and safeguarded effectively. Identify and report any concerns related to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. • Provided clinical advice to other members of the clinical team and interdisciplinary staff on complex issues, leveraging specialized knowledge and expertise.

• Assessed patients, including those with complex needs, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate intervention plans. Involve patients and, when appropriate, their caregivers in the decision-making process.

• Ensured intervention plans are evidence-based, incorporating current risk assessments, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, genetic, and environmental factors.

• Conducted risk assessments in accordance with the Trust's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management Policy. Develop and implement actions and intervention plans that consider the complete risk formulation.

• Safely transported and administered medications, adhering to Trust policies, legal requirements, and NMC guidance. Administer intramuscular injections following established protocols.