Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in compassionate client care and medication administration, complemented by excellent communication and teamwork skills. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, resilience, and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Adept at active listening and leveraging emotional intelligence to foster positive client relationships. Committed to utilising core competencies to contribute effectively within collaborative environments while pursuing opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Mental Health Nurse
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership
Sittingbourne, Kent
02.2024 - Current
Provides care and support to individuals with mental Health Conditions within their community
Conducting thorough assessments to understand a patients mental health needs and developing individualised care plans in collaboration with patients
Administering depot and monitoring its effectiveness and side effects
Providing a range of therapeutic interventions such as counselling
Responding to mental health crises, providing immediate support and coordinating appropriate interventions to ensure patients safety
Assessed risk factors and made referrals when necessary to maintain patient safety.
Maintained detailed records of treatments administered contributing towards seamless continuity of care.
Provided education and advice on coping mechanisms leading to enhanced self-management skills among patients.
Utilised effective communication skills both within the healthcare team as well as with patients, fostering a positive working environment.
Registered Mental Health Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row
Homerton, London
08.2021 - 01.2024
Providing high quality care to patients
Planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families
Maintaining a safe and clean environment
Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
Organizing workloads
Building relationships with, reassuring, and listening to and talking to patients
Combating stigma and helping patients and their families manage it
Administering medication
Agreeing and reviewing care plans and monitoring progress
Giving advice and arranging support for patients, relatives and carers
Liaising with doctors, social workers and other professionals
Assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings
Writing and updating patient records
Encouraging patients to take part in therapeutic activities such as art and role play
Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of their discomfort
Help patients manage their emotions through de-escalation techniques
Prepare and participate in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals
Organizing social events aimed at developing patients' social skills and help to reduce their feelings of isolation
Preparing and maintaining patient records and producing care plans and risk assessments
Making sure the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of patients are observed
Working with patients' families and carers, to help to educate them and the patient about their mental health problems.
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Priory Hospital North
London
03.2021 - 08.2021
Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist the healing process.
Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.
Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
Recognized and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
Administered medication and monitor their effectiveness and side effects
Developed individualised care plans in collaboration with patients.
Worked collaboratively with other health care professionals to improve patients outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, DNC
07.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Hackney Community College
London, ENG
09.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
Oxford,Cambridge and RSA
07.2012 - 06.2013
Skills
Compassionate client care
Medication administration
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Attention to detail
Resilience
Critical thinking
Emotional intelligience
Active listening
Custom
Helen Ikubor ,95 Peregrine Drive Sittingbourne ME10 4UG Kent. email-helikubor@yahoo.com
Tel-(+44)7494861286,
Timeline
Community Mental Health Nurse
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership
02.2024 - Current
Registered Mental Health Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row
08.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Priory Hospital North
03.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
07.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Hackney Community College
09.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
Service Director (Mental Health Services) at Central North West London NHS Foundation TrustService Director (Mental Health Services) at Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust