Erica Safari-Omoigui
Mental Health Nurse
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in compassionate patient engagement and person-centred care. Proficient in conducting needs assessments, clinical assessments, and making informed clinical decisions. Strong advocate for mental health awareness and skilled in clinical practice management and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and tailored care strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
33
33
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mental Health Nurse (Autism Practitioner)
Livewell Southwest
Plymouth, Devon
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including ADOS-2 (module 4) screening ensuring accurate diagnosis and post diagnostic support.
- Communicated with patients to obtain medical history and discuss current symptoms and conditions.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, post diagnostic support services to promote wellbeing
- Maintained meticulous patient records, inputting data in patient electronic records.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical skills in a variety of settings enhancing professional competence and versatility.
- Kept abreast of latest industry trends by attending relevant training courses and seminars,
Autonomous mental health practitioner
Livewell Southwest
Plymouth, Devon
12.2020 - Current
- Facilitated dementia diagnosis and effective management through holistic assessments and reviews in inpatient rehabilitation wards .
- Provided holistic mental health assessments and low level psychological interventions for patients on rehabilitation wards to promote recovery and safe discharge.
- Provide group / 1-1 adhoc teaching and information sharing sessions for staff, trainees and students fostering person-centred care approaches.
- Led amental health liaison service , ensuring that all patients received timely attention and care, including psychoeducation sessions with patients and families.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases, including team prescribing to treat diagnosed mental health conditions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of through attendance at relevant courses and training including Cambridge Dementia Course and Mental Health First Aider certification.
Memory Nurse Practitioner
Livewell Southwest
Plymouth, Devon
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided high-quality patient care by performing comprehensive cognitive assessments and reviews in community settings.
- Participated in professional development activities for current nursing knowledge.
- Acted as liaison between patients and psychiatrist for clear communication.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to assess patients, determine individual needs and develop care plans.
- Managed complex cases by developing individualised treatment plans.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for management of dementia and mental health conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Professional Professional Practice (Mental Health)
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2020 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2015 - 07.2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
University of the West of England
Bristol 09.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Benin
Benin City Nigeria 09.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma Nigeria 12.1994 - 03.1999
Skills
- Compassionate patient engagement
- Needs assessments
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical decision making (formulation and diagnosing opinions)
- Mental health awareness
- Clinical practice management
- Person and family centred care
- Patient and family education
- Research
- Leadership
References
References available upon request.
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Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
University of the West of England
09.2021 - 06.2022
Mental Health Nurse (Autism Practitioner)
Livewell Southwest
07.2021 - Current
Autonomous mental health practitioner
Livewell Southwest
12.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Advanced Professional Professional Practice (Mental Health)
University of Plymouth
09.2020 - 07.2024
Memory Nurse Practitioner
Livewell Southwest
09.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Plymouth
09.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
University of Benin
09.2003 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Ambrose Alli University
12.1994 - 03.1999
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