GODWIN NNADI
LEICESTER
Summary
Compassionate and motivated newly qualified Mental Health Nurse with more than 15 years of healthcare experience across NHS, independent and international healthcare settings. Extensive previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant and Mental Health Support Worker, combined with over 2,300 hours of supervised clinical practice undertaken during Mental Health Nurse training. Clinical placement experience spans acute inpatient mental health, older adult services, community mental health, crisis resolution and home treatment, and recovery and rehabilitation services. Developed skills in holistic mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, care planning, therapeutic engagement, medication administration, physical health monitoring, safeguarding and multidisciplinary working. A calm, reliable and person-centred practitioner with a strong commitment to recovery-focused care, dignity, equality and collaborative practice. Now seeking a first registered Mental Health Nurse position offering a supportive preceptorship and opportunities for continued professional development. Combines newly qualified Mental Health Nursing training with extensive healthcare experience across NHS, independent and international settings. Applies holistic assessment, risk management, care planning and therapeutic engagement to support safe, person-centred care. Supports recovery-focused practice through calm communication, safeguarding awareness, multidisciplinary working and accurate clinical documentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bank Healthcare Assistant
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, person-centred support to individuals with diverse mental and physical healthcare needs in NHS clinical environments, enhancing patient experience.
- Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams, recognising and reporting changes in patients' presentation, behaviour and physical or mental health.
- Provided enhanced observations and one-to-one support to maintain professional boundaries and promote patient safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation and conducted delegated physical health observations, ensuring timely escalation of concerns to protect patient safety.
- Healthcare Experience | 2006–2018
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
Yorkshire Mental Health – Wakefield Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Previous
- Professionals Nottingham NHS Bank
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
The Prestige Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
Mayday Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2017
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
Top Workforce Agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
Support Worker
NISE Nursing and Security
01.2010 - 01.2014
Healthcare Assistant
Kinki Hospital
Owerri, Imo State
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed extensive frontline healthcare experience providing one-to-one and enhanced patient support, conducting personal care, performing physical health observations, engaging therapeutically, recognising and escalating deterioration, maintaining patient safety, and collaborating within multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
Education
BSc (Hons)With Upper Second Class - Mental Health Nursing
Coventry University
01-2026
Foundation - Nursing and Allied Health
Coventry University
01-2022
Skills
- Holistic mental health assessment and Mental State Examination
- Risk assessment, formulation and collaborative safety planning
- Person-centred and recovery-focused care planning
- Therapeutic engagement and professional communication
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Experience of depot medication clinics
- Physical health observations and monitoring
- Crisis assessment and brief interventions
- De-escalation and management of challenging situations
- Safeguarding adults and professional escalation of concerns
- Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act awareness
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Collaborative working with families, carers and external agencies
- Clinical documentation and information governance
- Discharge and transition planning
- Reflective practice and clinical supervision
- Equality, diversity, dignity and confidentiality
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
CLINICAL PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
- Team (CMHT) – Coventry Community Mental Health
- Student Mental Health Nurse
- Developed experience of community-based assessment and ongoing care for adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Participated in home visits, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary case discussions.
- Contributed to holistic assessment, risk assessment, care planning and review processes. Gained experience within the depot clinic, including supervised medication administration, physical health monitoring, documentation and safe medication processes.
- Worked collaboratively with service users, carers and professionals from other agencies to support recovery, independence and continuity of care.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- PIN: 2612214E
- NMC registration: Application pending following successful completion of BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Mandatory Training: Basic Life Support, Safeguarding Adults, PMVA/MAPA, Infection Prevention, Information Governance]
- IT/Clinical Systems: SystmOne training
Timeline
Bank Healthcare Assistant
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
01.2019 - Current
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
Yorkshire Mental Health – Wakefield Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
The Prestige Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
Top Workforce Agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
Healthcare Assistant – Bank
Mayday Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2017
Support Worker
NISE Nursing and Security
01.2010 - 01.2014
Healthcare Assistant
Kinki Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
BSc (Hons)With Upper Second Class - Mental Health Nursing
Coventry University
Foundation - Nursing and Allied Health
Coventry University