Godfrey Ngaaseke
Mental Health Nurse
Cannock,Staffordshire
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive knowledge in healthcare policy, pharmacology, and advanced clinical expertise. Demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring abilities, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and proficiency in medical software use. Skilled in resuscitation techniques, rehabilitative care, cardiac care, and trauma nursing. Committed to patient safety, infection prevention and control, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Adept at managing clinic workflow coordination and resilient during long shifts. Career goal: to continue advancing in the field of healthcare by leveraging expertise to improve patient outcomes and mentor future healthcare professionals.
Offering strong candidate with background in healthcare and keen understanding of patient care. Knowledgeable about team collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop leadership, empathy, and organisational skills in this role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Mental Health Senior Nurse
Cygnet Healthcare
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
01.2025 - Current
- Supervising the nursing team to carry out duties which include keeping the clinic stocked up, updating care plans and risk assessment
- Led multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality mental health care to patients.
- Mentored junior nurses by providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop and implement personalised care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups aimed at enhancing patients' coping strategies and overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with external agencies to ensure continuity of care for discharged patients.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' progress, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet needs.
- Trained staff on mental health legislation and safeguarding policies to ensure compliance.
- Led team meetings to discuss patient progress, resulting in more coordinated care efforts.
- Acted as a mentor for junior nurses helping them improve their practical skills.
- Facilitated smoother operations by organising staff schedules and coordinating ward activities.
- Advocated for patients' rights to quality healthcare, fostering trust and respect in the process.
- Collaborated with medical professionals for improved patient outcomes.
- Achieved better health outcomes with careful management of medical records.
- Established rapport with patients, facilitating open communication about health concerns and treatment options.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring safety and efficacy of treatment methods applied.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Mental Health Nurse
Cygnet Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinating, assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programs of care.
- Focusing on risk assessment and risk management strategies and ensuring that requirements of the care programme approach (CPA) are met in a timely manner.
- Demonstrating effective leadership and management to ensure that staff contribute to the efficient running of the unit and creating an atmosphere that is safe for the best interest of the patients and staff members.
- Supporting empowerment of patients having regard for their dignity, rights whilst maintaining professional responsibility of individuals.
- Completing individual care plans and maintaining in conjunction with patients, relatives as outlined in the NMC guidelines.
- Participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of specific therapeutic interventions.
- Assist in the recruitment of new staff and mentoring new nurses.
- To act as a cygnet representative on site and off site.
- Assessing patients in all aspects of their care need and providing health supervision and attention through direct nursing care.
- Administration of prescribed medications and documenting in accordance with the Cygnet medication policy and procedures.
- Communicate with all team member effectively to meet service user needs.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the hospital's health and safety policy, emergency and fire procedures.
- Adhere to all appropriate NMC guidelines and regulations.
Healthcare support worker
Black Country Partnership NHS/Cygnet Healthcare
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health diagnosis with their day to day care needs.
- Working as part of team to give consistent patient care and reporting to Nurse In Charge
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout care.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare teams to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges, promoting independence and confidence in their abilities.
- Documented patient observations and care provided, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients.
Staff Regional Coordinator - Cygnet Healthcare
Cygnet Health Care
Birmingham
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Managing the Bank staff pool for the region
- Recruiting and training staff
- Managing payroll for bank staff with admin.
- Reporting to the Regional Manager
- Led development and implementation of health care policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and service delivery.
- Facilitated training and professional development for staff to improve service quality.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards to maintain organisational integrity.
- Directed quality assurance programmes to ensure adherence to best practices in health care delivery.
- Conducted regular reviews of clinical practices ensuring high quality of care.
- Achieved a harmonious work environment with effective team management.
- Trained staff in latest medical protocols enhancing service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with statutory regulations to avoid legal complications.
Support Worker/Team Leader
Cambian/Cygnet Healthcare
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Supporting individuals with learning disability and mental health diagnosis with their day to day care needs.
- Coordinating shift running by leading support workers to give consistent patient care and reporting to Nurse In Charge
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 08/2018 - 09/2021
Skills
- Healthcare policy knowledge
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Leadership and mentoring
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Resuscitation techniques
- Medical software use
- Rehabilitative care knowledge
- Advanced clinical expertise
- Patient safety awareness
- Resilience during long shifts
- Use of medical equipment
- Clinic workflow coordination
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Empathy and understanding
- Trauma nursing experience
- Cardiac care expertise
- Infection prevention and control
- Medication Administration
- Infection control procedures
- Mental health
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Mental Health Senior Nurse
Cygnet Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Mental Health Nurse
Cygnet Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2024
Healthcare support worker
Black Country Partnership NHS/Cygnet Healthcare
09.2018 - 08.2021
Staff Regional Coordinator - Cygnet Healthcare
Cygnet Health Care
08.2014 - 08.2018
Support Worker/Team Leader
Cambian/Cygnet Healthcare
02.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
08/2018 - 09/2021
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