FUNMILOLA MABEL ODJO
Strood
Summary
Pragmatic, hardworking, and highly motivated Mental Health Nurse with extensive experience in adult and mental health nursing across NHS and private healthcare. Experienced in risk assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, and evidence-based therapeutic care. Passionate about reducing stigma associated with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. Experienced in ADHD assessment, with use of DIVA-5, CAARS, ASRS QB, clinical observation, client background history and collaborative information in evaluating and diagnosing candidates, providing clear, constructive report and feedback to support them. Consistently ensures fair, unbiased assessments while maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability. Strong communication skills and commitment to upholding best practices in assessment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ADHD Assessor
Psicon
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct semi-structured interviews and diagnostic assessments to evaluate ADHD symptoms and their impact.
- Assist in analysing developmental history for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Support the maintenance of accurate and timely patient records, generating assessment reports.
- Deep knowledge of adult ADHD assessment and experience with standardised diagnostic tools (e.g. interviews. DIVA-5, Conners' ASRS QB test and providinga a detailed assessment report).
- Educate patients and families on ADHD, management strategies, and available resources.
Team Leader (Band 6)
Kent and Medway NHS Partnership Trust
09.2021 - Current
- Lead nurse in Place of Safety, managing admissions under Section 136
- Conducts in-depth assessments including cognitive and behavioural evaluations
- Applies de-escalation techniques and ensures safeguarding compliance
- Supervises and mentors’ junior staff and students
- Coordinates multidisciplinary interventions and specialist referrals, including ADHD pathways
ADHD Assessor
Optima care Agency
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Deep knowledge of adult ADHD assessment and experience with standardized diagnostic tools (e.g. DIVA-5, ASRS, CAARS, QB Test)
- Conduct semi-structured interviews and diagnostic assessments to evaluate ADHD symptoms and their effects, including developmental history analysis.
- Support diagnostic decision-making by identifying ADHD diagnoses and potential co-occurring conditions including anxiety, depression, and learning disabilities.
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist in generating detailed assessment reports.
- Perform safeguarding evaluations and risk assessments to ensure patient safety.
- Aid in treatment planning by providing recommendations for management and treatment pathways.
Mental Health Clinician (NHS 999)
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB)
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Conduct comprehensive ADHD and mental health assessments
- Triages referrals using validated ADHD screening tools
- Collaborates with psychiatrists and psychologists for diagnostic formulation
- Provides psychoeducation to patients and families
- Develops safety and risk management plans
- Facilitates referrals for therapy and medication management
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Cygnet Hospital
Harrow
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered patient-centred care and conducted comprehensive assessments
- Facilitated one-to-one and group therapy sessions, including CBT
- Administered and monitored medication, documenting outcomes
- Supported diagnostic processes for neurodevelopmental presentations
Registered Adult Nurse
Ambition24 (St James Hospital & Queen Alexandra Hospital)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Delivered nursing and personal care to individuals with mental or physical disabilities
- Monitored patient behaviour and provided 1-to-1 support
- Administered medication and promoted mental and physical wellbeing
Staff Nurse
Victoria Island Consultancy Hospital
Lagos
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted assessments, implemented interventions, administered treatments
- Operated minor medical equipment and supported emergency care
Education
LLM - Mental Health Law
University of Law
London, UK2026
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing
University of West London
London, UK2020
Registered Nurse Adult -
Oyo State School of Nursing
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria01.2004
Skills
- Adult ADHD assessment
- Diagnostic screening
- Validated ADHD rating tools
- Mental health triage
- Risk assessment
- Person-centred clinical practice
- Trauma-informed clinical practice
- Interviewing skills
- Diagnostic formulation skills
- Medication monitoring
- Side-effect management
- Communication skills
- Documentation skills
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Safeguarding practice
- De-escalation
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional resilience
- Non-judgemental approach
Custom Section
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Registered Mental Health Nurse
References
Available upon request
Timeline
ADHD Assessor
Psicon
01.2026 - Current
ADHD Assessor
Optima care Agency
10.2024 - 01.2026
Mental Health Clinician (NHS 999)
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB)
10.2024 - 10.2025
Team Leader (Band 6)
Kent and Medway NHS Partnership Trust
09.2021 - Current
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Cygnet Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Adult Nurse
Ambition24 (St James Hospital & Queen Alexandra Hospital)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse
Victoria Island Consultancy Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
LLM - Mental Health Law
University of Law
BSc (Hons) - Mental Health Nursing
University of West London
Registered Nurse Adult -
Oyo State School of Nursing