Maimuna Jammeh
East Sussex,United Kingdom
Summary
Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 6 years of experience in emergency departments, inpatient wards, and medical wards. Specialised in supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises, with a strong focus on adult and older adult care. Demonstrated adaptability in evolving clinical environments and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Bank Staff Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2020.03 - 2026.10
- Worked collaboratively to deliver treatments and assess patient progress
- Assessed and planned patient care to ensure personalised treatment pathways
- Supported ward operations to address patient needs and improve care delivery
- Attended various training sessions to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
- Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
Bank RMN
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
2024.10 - 2025.11
- Collaborated with nurses, health professionals, and support workers to ensure high-quality patient care
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored care plans
- Participated in formulating and implementing care plans and utilised appropriate assessments
- Participated in the multi-disciplinary team clinical reviews of patient care needs
- Delivered evidence-based inpatient nursing care in wards with the team, service users, and their families.
- Co-ordinated shifts and supervised support workers to maintain service continuity
- Worked in A&E department, providing urgent care to patients.
- Adapted a flexible approach to work and duty to meet the needs of the service over 24 hours
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Agency Staff Nurse RMN
Sensible Staffing Agency
2022.03 - 2023.12
- Assessed patient care needs to prioritise timely and effective treatment
- Monitored patients' mental and physical health symptoms, escalating concerns to ensure appropriate interventions
- Provided one-to-one continuous nursing observation for individual patients in A&E and on medical wards during acute mental crises at Princess Royal Hospital and Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing mental health crises
- Performed risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards
- Advised patients on care and treatment regimen
- Worked flexibly as part of a team in providing care for patients
Career Break
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Worked as agency nurse, providing care in acute and PICU wards between April and August 2021 with One Call 24 Agency, adapting to diverse clinical environments
- Attended various CPD events to enhance professional skills and knowledge in nursing practices.
- Pursued full-time postgraduate education in global health, enhancing knowledge and skills in the field
Staff Nurse
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Completed LPT preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Managed and administered patient medication via Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
- Conducted risk assessments and developed care plans to manage patients.
- Collaborated with MDT members to effectively address patients' needs.
- Supported team members on the ward, enhancing patient support.
- Facilitated learning sessions for student nurses during placements, enhancing their clinical skills.
- Participated in monthly clinical supervision meetings to discuss patient care and professional development.
- Actively participated in CPD and mandatory clinical training specific to roles and duties
- Scheduled and coordinated staff shifts to maintain optimal staffing levels for patient safety.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, leading to successful crisis resolution
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely delivery of medicines.
- Managed superficial wound dressings to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Monitored vital signs and identified significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records to ensure accurate documentation.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
Staff Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2019.03 - 2019.07
- Administered medication according to established guidelines
- Particiapted in SPFT preceptorship programme, enhancing clinical skills for improved patient care
- Conducted clinical supervision and appraisal, fostering professional development
- Adopted flexible working hours to better support service user needs
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
Education
Certificate - Understanding Code Level 2
East Sussex College
East SussexMaster of Science - Global Health
University of Southampton
Southampton 2020.01 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
De Montfort University
Leicester 2016.01 - 2019.01
Higher Education Diploma - Nursing and Healthcare Professions
Sussex Downs College
Eastbourne 2014.01 - 2015.01
Some College (No Degree) - Computing
Quantun NET Institute of Technology
The Gambia2010
8 GCEO-Level - English, Maths, Sciences, Statistics, Geography, Economics
Nusra High School
The Gambia 1992.01 - 1995.01
Skills
- Good listener and analytical person
- Good leadership skills
- Teamwork and flexibility
- Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams
- Good data management (digital/manual)
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
- Good time management
Certification
- Immediate Life Support Level 3 update Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Jun2026
- PMVA-2 Day refresher course Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Nov2025
- Moving and Handling Awareness level 2 - Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Oct2025
About me
I like meeting and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. I enjoy watching sports especially football, athletics and the NFL. I like travelling and watching documentaries.
Accomplishments
- Complete the Ageing, Health and Well-being module as part of the Global Health MSc programme to understand the ageing process, health status, social care and the health implications of ageing for older people and their families
- Achieved confidence working in adult and older people's acute inpatient mental health settings
- Experienced working in a challenging environment
- Gained significant insight into the impact of mental illness and social circumstances on patients, families and carers
Volunteering
Undertook volunteering as a Buddy in the Passport to Nursing English Summer School Programme for Nursing Students from Juntendo University, Tokyo
Timeline
Bank RMN
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
2024.10 - 2025.11
Agency Staff Nurse RMN
Sensible Staffing Agency
2022.03 - 2023.12
Career Break
2020.09 - 2021.03
Bank Staff Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2020.03 - 2026.10
Master of Science - Global Health
University of Southampton
2020.01 - 2021.01
Staff Nurse
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
2019.07 - 2020.08
Staff Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2019.03 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
De Montfort University
2016.01 - 2019.01
Higher Education Diploma - Nursing and Healthcare Professions
Sussex Downs College
2014.01 - 2015.01
8 GCEO-Level - English, Maths, Sciences, Statistics, Geography, Economics
Nusra High School
1992.01 - 1995.01
Certificate - Understanding Code Level 2
East Sussex College
Some College (No Degree) - Computing
Quantun NET Institute of Technology