INIEKEDOU APPAH
London,EN
Summary
Clinical Specialist Nurse with a diverse international background in mental health and occupational health nursing. Demonstrates proficiency in crisis intervention, clinical risk management, and trauma-informed care, providing tailored support for patients with acute psychological distress and complex needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL SPECIALIST NURSE – ENHANCED CARE NURSING
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
06.2025 - Current
- Provide enhanced observation, clinical review and individualized care for patients with complex mental health, behavioral and safety needs.
- Managed challenging and complex behaviors through therapeutic communication, de-escalation, PMVA techniques, and trauma-informed approaches to enhance patient safety and care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, effective, person-centered care, ensuring comprehensive support for patients.
- Monitored patients closely and responded to changes in mental state, behavior, risk and clinical presentation.
- Undertake clinical risk assessments, safeguarding assessment and safety planning.
- Undertake urgent mental health assessments for patients experiencing acute psychological distress and a mental health crisis, including individuals detained under Section 136.
- Supported colleagues by providing clinical guidance, sharing knowledge, and training on assessment, crisis management, and enhanced care practices.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional, legal and organizational standards.
REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE – FORENSIC SERVICE
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed comprehensive mental health assessments in forensic settings to identify patients' needs and inform treatment.
- Developed, implemented and reviewed individualised care plans based on patients' clinical, psychological, social and risk-related needs.
- Undertook ongoing risk assessments relating to self-harm, suicide, aggression and vulnerability.
- Administered medication and monitored therapeutic responses and side effects to ensure patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
- Provided therapeutic interventions, crisis management and de-escalation to support patient safety and recovery.
- Worked closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and nursing colleagues.
- Maintained accurate clinical records, risk assessments and care plans.
- Advocated for patient rights, dignity and involvement in care decisions.
- Facilitated discharge, recovery, and community reintegration planning to support patients' transition and ongoing care.
SHIFT NURSE – GOPD, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)
Bonny, Rivers State
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed patients with acute and complex mental health conditions, conducting risk assessments to ensure safety and appropriate care.
- Provided enhanced observation and support for individuals at risk of self-harm or harm to others, fostering a secure environment for recovery.
- Used therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral disturbance and mental health crises.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational health practitioners, medical professionals and safety personnel.
- Delivered clinical assessments, health monitoring, first aid, emergency response and health surveillance for employees and contractors.
- Provided occupational health and mental health nursing services within a large-scale LNG and industrial healthcare environment.
- Promoted workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, contributing to illness prevention and safe working practices among employees.
- Maintained accurate clinical records and supported clinical governance and professional standards.
- Supervised and supported junior staff and contributed to high standards of patient care.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE – CONTRACT
Shell
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered occupational health nursing support to enhance employee safety in industrial energy settings.
- Performed clinical assessments and health monitoring to address occupational and general health concerns effectively.
- Facilitated workplace health promotion and illness prevention initiatives to improve employee wellbeing.
- Collaborated with medical, operational and health-and-safety teams.
- Provided first aid and emergency clinical support.
- Maintained accurate and confidential clinical documentation.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered occupational health nursing services to ensure employee safety and compliance in engineering and construction settings.
- Conducted clinical assessments and provided first aid and emergency care.
- Responded to workplace injuries, illnesses and urgent health concerns.
- Facilitated employee health monitoring and implemented workplace health promotion initiatives to foster a healthy work environment.
- Promoted infection prevention and safe working practices.
- Created and maintained clinical documentation while collaborating with site management and medical teams to enhance health service delivery.
- Led LNG Gbarain project in Bayelsa State, overseeing development and execution.
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted mental health and risk assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Delivered nursing and therapeutic support to individuals, groups, and families navigating mental health challenges, enhancing coping strategies and resilience.
- Administered prescribed medication while monitoring therapeutic responses to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated community psychiatry through family visits and reintegration interventions, promoting successful transitions and support for patients.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging and aggressive behaviors in patients using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Provided ongoing therapeutic support to patients experiencing emotional, behavioral and mood disturbances.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams.
FIELD NURSE – GEOPHYSICAL SEISMIC SURVEY
BGP
, Bayelsa State
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered frontline nursing and emergency healthcare in remote field, ensuring timely response to medical needs.
- Performed clinical assessments and administered first aid, effectively addressing injuries and urgent medical situations.
- Responded to injuries, illnesses and urgent medical situations.
- Supported health surveillance, infection prevention and workforce health education.
- Maintained clinical records and enforced safe working practices, contributing to overall workforce health and safety.
- Collaborated on OML 28 project with Crew 8619
STAFF NURSE – COMBINED WARD
Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to medical, surgical, and psychiatric patients, ensuring tailored treatment for diverse needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and implemented nursing interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored clinical condition.
- Managed immediate clinical and behavioral emergencies in hospital settings to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted psychiatric patients with daily activities while closely monitoring behavioral changes to inform care plans.
- Coordinated community health outreach and vaccination programs, enhancing public health awareness and access to preventative care.
- Conducted patient and community health education sessions to promote wellness and disease prevention.
NURSING OFFICER – MEDICAL & SURGICAL WARD
General Hospital Kangiwa
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal care and timely intervention.
- Administered insulin and other prescribed medications while educating patients on their treatment plans.
- Oversaw care for patients with chronic illnesses, ensuring treatment compliance and monitoring health status. with chronic illnesses, including diabetes.
- Provided health education and supported chronic disease management to empower patients in self-care and improve health outcomes.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, applying dressings and ensuring proper healing techniques. and community health outreach.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care focused on dignity and comfort.
Education
MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE (MNSc) - Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Nigeria01-2024
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (BNSc) -
Niger Delta University
Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Nigeria12-2015
Skills
- Enhanced Care Nursing
- Urgent Mental Health Assessment
- Risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Risk management
- Safeguarding & Patient Safety
- Self-harm management
- Medication Administration & Monitoring
- Therapeutic Communication
- Therapeutic de-escalation
- Individualized Care Planning
- Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Forensic Mental Health Nursing
- Forensic nursing expertise
- Behavioral Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical Leadership & Staff Mentorship
- Staff mentorship
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Person-centered practice
- Workplace wellbeing
- Health promotion
- Environmental adaptability
- Patient safety commitment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Patient safety commitment
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Specialist Nurse | Mental Health & Forensic Nursing | Clinical Leadership | Occupational Health | Midwifery | Public Health
Certification
United Kingdom, Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Australia, Registered Nurse (RN) – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), New Zealand, Registered Nurse (RN) – Nursing Council of New Zealand, Nigeria, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN), Registered Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse (RMHPN)
LANGUAGES
English – Professional fluency
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Mental Health, Forensic & Risk
- Suicide Awareness, Suicide Response & Safety Planning
- Managing & Assessing Ligature Risk
- Mental Capacity Act
- Substance Misuse & Dual Diagnosis
- Clinical Risk Management
- Relational Security
- Search & Security
- Soft Covert Techniques
- PMVA / Restraint Techniques
- Breakaway Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disabilities & Autism
- Safeguarding & Patient Safety
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding Children
- Prevent – Basic Awareness
- Prevent Wrap
- Patient Safety
- Duty of Candour
- Freedom to Speak Up
- Information Governance
- Health & Safety
- Emergency Planning
- Fire Safety & Evacuation
- Moving & Handling
- Clinical Practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
- Administration of Medicines
- Safe Prescription & Administration of Insulin
- Peripheral IV Administration
- Blood Transfusion Sampling
- Blood Transfusion Reaction
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Point-of-Care Urine Testing
- Quality Improvement
- Respect Level 2
Timeline
CLINICAL SPECIALIST NURSE – ENHANCED CARE NURSING
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
06.2025 - Current
REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSE – FORENSIC SERVICE
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
07.2024 - 05.2025
SHIFT NURSE – GOPD, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG)
04.2021 - 06.2024
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE – CONTRACT
Shell
04.2020 - 04.2021
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2021
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2020
STAFF NURSE – COMBINED WARD
Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2019
FIELD NURSE – GEOPHYSICAL SEISMIC SURVEY
BGP
04.2017 - 05.2018
NURSING OFFICER – MEDICAL & SURGICAL WARD
General Hospital Kangiwa
04.2016 - 04.2017
MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE (MNSc) - Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (BNSc) -
Niger Delta University