BRUCE VUSISIZWE VUNDLA
BIRMINGHAM,WEST MIDLANDS
Summary
Dedicated registered mental health nurse with 5 years of experience in mental health care. Proven ability to support patients and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Recognized for a calm and compassionate approach, consistently going the extra mile to ensure quality care. Strong team player with self-motivation and respect for the skills of others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Firstpoint Healthcare Limited Company
Birmingham, West Midlands
2023.01 - Current
- Monitored dosage and administration of patient medication.
- Assisted in planning and delivering daily care using a person-centred approach.
- Managed challenging situations involving self-harm, aggressive behaviours, and violent mood swings.
- Supported the building of strong professional relationships and trust with patients through consistent care.
- Communicated with patients about healthcare concerns, offering advice and support in problem-solving.
- Educated families about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Performed physical examinations during routine check-ups or upon admission.
- Adapted to changing circumstances while ensuring quality care delivery.
- Assisted in crisis intervention using effective de-escalation techniques.
- Provided compassionate care to patients experiencing various mental health conditions.
Mental health nurse
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation T
Birmingham, West Midlands
2018.01 - 2022.12
- Administered prescribed medication.
- Monitored side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in basic mental health assessments to help identify patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to distressed patients.
- Established rapport with patients to encourage open communication.
- Prepared reports for multidisciplinary team meetings and updated care plans.
Health Care Assistant
National Health Service
Birmingham, West Midlands
2013.10 - 2018.02
- Monitoring patients' mental, behavioural and physical changes and reporting any concerns to the nurse in-charge.
- Encouraging patients to participate in ward arranged activities and escorting patients for walks and other therapeutic activities.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Promoting and encouraging independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Deescalating challenging behaviours that may be a risk to others or to self.
- Educating patients the importance medication compliance
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mental Health Nursing
Staffordshire University
Stafford, STS 2018.01 - 2021.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Dudley College of Technology
Dudley, DUDSkills
- Emotional support
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Companionship
- Creating care plans
- Educating patients about medication administration
- Importance of medication
- Health assessments
- Adherence
- Staff supervision
- Deescalating mentally unwell patients
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Risk assessment protocols
- Suicide risk assessment
- Therapeutic communication
- Psychiatric treatment planning
- Forensic psychiatry
Affiliations
- Playing and watching football, music, walking, singing and cooking
Timeline
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Firstpoint Healthcare Limited Company
2023.01 - Current
Mental health nurse
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation T
2018.01 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mental Health Nursing
Staffordshire University
2018.01 - 2021.06
Health Care Assistant
National Health Service
2013.10 - 2018.02
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Dudley College of Technology