FELIX OTISO OMARIBA

1.Participating in Mental Health Act assessments and demonstrating an up-to-date knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the nurse and its application in practice.

2.Performing pre-admission screenings and assess the mental health needs of patients under my care

3.Supporting Band 5 staff in their role as named nurse, facilitating responsible care coordination, care planning, implementation and clinical assessments.
4.Monitoring the wellbeing of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and wellbeing is at risk in accordance with local policies including observation policy, risk management policy.

6.Administration of psychiatric drugs and observation of patients post drug administration
7.Assessing patient progress on the ward through close working with the ward team.
8.Maintaining clinical records in accordance with local policies.
9.Monitoring and maintaining health, safety and security of self and others in own work area as identified
10.Initiating quality improvement directives such as clinical audits, Essence of Care,
11.Supporting Band 5 staff in their role as Shift Coordinator and/or Nurse in Charge.
12.Undertaking and supporting team members through processes such as Planning. Professional Development Clinical and Managerial supervision
Contributing to the development of junior members of staff and students promoting an
environment conducive to learning.
13.Referring any inquiries out of my sphere of competence to the appropriate channels using line manager.
14.Participating in cross site Senior Nurse cover including nights, weekends and bank holidays offering and managerial support to other ward areas.
15.Supporting the Ward manager in developing effective ward rosters, managing skill mix issues and addressing staff shortages where necessary through effective communication with the ward team and Bank Nurse service.
16.Effectively negotiating annual leave with team members keeping accurate records in line with Trust policies.
17.Supporting the Ward Manager in managing staff sickness in an effective and timely manner as per Trust policies and maintain accurate records.

18.Diagnosis, development of plans of care, and educate both patients and families on behaviours related to mental disorders.

• Drove continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, conducting and using nursing research.
• Provided care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in a 18-bed Acute facility.
• Ensured optimal treatment results by guaranteeing correct administration of medication.
• Optimised patient outcomes by acting as a liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and physicians.
• Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
• Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient reports in SystmOne.
• Conducted patient assessments to accurately diagnose health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
• Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
• Trained and mentored [Number] Junior Nurses in nursing best practices, helping them to consistently meet care plan objectives.
• Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
• Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
• Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
• Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
• Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
• Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
• Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
• Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
• Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.
• Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.

• Performed pre-admission screenings and assessed the mental health needs of patients under my care.
• Developed plans of care with patients and allied professionals , and educate both patients and families on behaviours related to mental disorders.
• Performed Mental Status Assessments to patients in psychiatric unit
• Ensured optimal treatment results by guaranteeing correct administration of medication.
• Optimised patient outcomes by acting as a liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and physicians.
• Delivered specialised individual and group counselling, helping patients to successfully improve in Mental state
• Conducted patient assessments to accurately diagnose health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
• Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.

• Provided holistic care to patients in the medical department
• Assessed the needs of the patients in the ward and making nursing care plan for all patients
• Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Assisted bed ridden patients with activities of daily living
• Monitored patients for therapeutic and adverse effects of the drugs administered
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
• Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
• Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
• Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.

• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
• Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
• Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
• Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
• Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.