Khadijah Basheer
Cullompton
Summary
A Registered Mental Health Nurse from Elysium Healthcare with a distinction awarded in Licensure exams from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.Adept in mental health evaluation and employing de-escalation techniques. Very keen on enhancing patient safety, building trust, and leading care for high-risk individuals. Assertive and flexible, with a focus on evidence-based practices and effective communication, ensuring optimal outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Nurse
Elysium Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
- Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Developing strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Advocating for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
- Administering psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Implementing evidence-based interventions that improved overall client well-being while adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoting self-care among staff members by initiating regular debriefings after challenging incidents or shifts.
- Assessing patients' physical and mental status by analysing complaints and symptoms.
- Quickly responding to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualising crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicating with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participating in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities..
- Delivering compassionate care to diverse populations including LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues.
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
Education
Diploma In Mental Health With Distinction - Mental Health Nursing
Pantang Nurses Training College
Greater Accra,Ghana 08.2019
Skills
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Good communication skills and building trust
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Evidence based practice
- Value based practice
- Self- motivated
- Assertive
- Good coordinator
- Flexible
- Sound decision maker
Hobbies
Music and Reading
Reference
Andrew Koomson
Nursing Officer at Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital,Ghana
+233 54 232 4193
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse
Elysium Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2020 - 05.2023
Diploma In Mental Health With Distinction - Mental Health Nursing
Pantang Nurses Training College
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