Ilhan Abdisamad
London
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Nurse specialising in children and young people with eating disorders. Conducts thorough assessments and formulates tailored care plans to address psychological, emotional, and physical needs. Advocates for patient-centred care, empowering families through education and effective recovery strategies. Actively participates in professional development and enhances service delivery through community engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
Central and Northwest London NHS Trust
South Kensington, London
2024.02 - 2026.03
- To provide effective nurse leadership, expertise, advice and support to the team and ensure the provision of high-quality care to children and families.
- To act as a role model and highly competent practitioner
- To supervise other nurses within the service and contribute to the wider nursing initiatives within the All Age Service and the wider CAMHS/Eating Disorders Service line, as appropriate.
- To act as a designated resource to children and families, and other professionals caring for them.
- To facilitate the continued development of the Community Eating Disorder Service, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
- To provide clinical interventions relevant to the CAMHS patient group such as: FBT, supportive clinical management, DBT skills, CBT-E skills and other evidenced based models of care
- To work with families as appropriate
- To provide consultation and advice to referrers; children & young people and their families.
- To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of systemic practice within the service.
- To take an active role, as and when necessary, in the development of specialist provision of specific projects and services in collaboration with other members of the MDT and in response to service need.
- To take responsibility for contributing to research, audit, policy and service development in line with clinical governance.
- Overcame challenging scenarios for improved patient outcomes.
- Coordinated healthcare services across different departments, enhancing overall quality of patient care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest medical advancements through continuous professional development.
- Led a team of nurses to achieve better patient satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Conducted training programmes to enhance the skills of junior nurses.
- Utilised advanced clinical skills to provide top-tier nursing services.
- Facilitated seamless shift transitions, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Served as a mentor to junior staff members, improving overall team performance.
- Devised individualised nursing care plans, tailored to meet each patient's needs.
- Managed complex medical conditions, ensuring optimal recovery rate.
- Upheld strict hygiene standards around the ward, minimising risk of cross-contamination.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care.
- Streamlined workflow processes, significantly reducing margin for error whilst administering treatments.
- Executed regular audits on nursing practices; identified areas for improvement.
- Ensured high-quality care with meticulous attention to detail in administering medication.
- Promoted a culture of learning amongst nursing staff; resulted in increased competency levels.
- Established rapport with patients and their families, fostering trustful relationships.
- Implemented new protocols, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' rights; ensured dignified and respectful treatment at all times.
- Optimised outcome of complex patient cases, liaising effectively with doctors and other health care providers.
- Ensured patient safety, performing pre-admission assessments to prevent perioperative morbidity.
- Maintained quality standards by monitoring service delivery, ensuring consistent compliance with clinical policies and regulatory requirements.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
CNWL
2023.05 - 2024.02
- Providing a physical health clinic, where I monitor young people’s health and follow up on any signs of deterioration
- Managing my own caseload of young people and their families
- Providing first line of treatment for young people with eating disorders, which is Family-based treatment
- Liaising with other services and hospitals in order to coordinate and provide care for a young person
- Having an allocated duty day where I triage referrals and any enquires that may come through
- To ensure high quality individualised person centred standards of care are delivered to all
- Provided healthcare education for improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes and attending MDT meetings
- To conduct assessment and implementation of care through to point of discharge
- To take a lead on developing and maintaining communication with patients’ relatives, families and careers, to support them to support young people’s recovery
- To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines
- Developed individualised care plans to enhance patient recovery.
Mental Health nurse then developed into Clinical Team Lead
ELFT, Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health
2021.09 - 2023.05
- Taking on shifts as a duty senior nurse - which included being the point of contact for any emergencies or questions, organising section 136 and assessments to provide clinical leadership to nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality.
- To ensure high quality individualized person center standards of care are delivered to all patients
- Ensure the effective supervision and development of staff
- To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes
- To act as the lead nurse in the assessment, implementation of care through to point of discharge
- To take charge of clinical area
- To take a lead on developing and maintaining communication with patients’ relatives, families and careers, to support them to support patients’ goals
- To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period.
- To work according to the NMC code of professional conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker for patients.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Complied strictly with infection control measures preventing spread of diseases within facility.
- Advocated for patients' rights; fostered an environment of respect and dignity.
- Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
- Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged peer interaction and support.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
- Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
- Participated in professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest nursing practices.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
- Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Education
BSC - Mental Health Nursing
City University
London 2018.09 - 2021.08
Foundation course in Systematic Thinking - Family Therapy
Central and Northwest London NHS Trust
London 2024.10 - 2025.07
Skills
- As a Mental Health Nurse specialising in Eating Disorders, I bring a wealth of experience in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals with complex needs My skills are underpinned by extensive training in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Eating Disorders, which has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to support both the patient and their family through recovery
- Expertise in Eating Disorder Care: I have developed a deep understanding of the psychological, emotional, and physical challenges faced by individuals with eating disorders I am skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualised care plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to promote recovery
- Family-Based Treatment (FBT): Trained in delivering Family-Based Treatment (FBT), I work closely with families to help them understand the complexities of eating disorders/other mental health disorders and support the individual through their recovery I utilise a collaborative, family-centred approach to ensure sustained progress, emphasising the importance of familial involvement in healing and prevention
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: I work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, liaising with psychologists, dietitians, social workers, and medical professionals to ensure person-centred care My experience in both community and inpatient settings has sharpened my ability to coordinate care and contribute to case discussions, ensuring comprehensive and integrated treatment for each individual
- Patient-Centred Care and Advocacy: I am committed to delivering patient-centred care that empowers individuals and families, helping them navigate the challenges of an eating disorder I advocate for their needs, providing emotional support, education, and practical strategies to manage symptoms and facilitate long-term recovery
- Training and Development: I am passionate about continuous learning and have undertaken specialised training in eating disorder care such Family-Based Treatment This allows me to remain at the forefront of clinical practice and contribute to the development of treatment services within my clinical environment I have also provided and facilitated multiple trainings within my own team but also to the wider community and other services
Training
- RAID course, APT accreditation level 1, Positive behaviour approach which focuses on imploding red behaviour and encouraging green behaviour
- British institute of Human rights’ course of Human rights capacity building programme – helped me learn to continuously empower and uphold patients’ human rights in relation to being in an inpatient or being under the mental health act.
- Family-based treatment/Family Therapy for Eating disorder and regular supervision– which has enabled me to have my own therapeutic caseload of families with children who are suffering from eating disorders. This helps me to facilitate a therapeutic alliance to encourage and support the recovery of the young person.
Timeline
Foundation course in Systematic Thinking - Family Therapy
Central and Northwest London NHS Trust
2024.10 - 2025.07
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
Central and Northwest London NHS Trust
2024.02 - 2026.03
Clinical Nurse Specialist
CNWL
2023.05 - 2024.02
Mental Health nurse then developed into Clinical Team Lead
ELFT, Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health
2021.09 - 2023.05
BSC - Mental Health Nursing
City University
2018.09 - 2021.08