NICHOLAS MBELAMWA
Preston,lancanshire
Summary
Registered Mental Health Nurse developing strategic treatment plans to meet personalised needs. Communicates and builds rapport well to identify patient concerns and implement required support. Rigorous in risk assessment and emergency response for safe, attentive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered mental health nurse
NHS - UK England
Preston, Uk , lancanshire
2024.02 - Current
- Assisted in crisis intervention situations, utilising de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop holistic treatment plans for patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes, liaising with social workers and family members appropriately.
- Implemented individualised care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive community amongst patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timing.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies, respecting each patient's privacy rights.
- Took part in research studies related to mental health nursing practice, contributing valuable insights into field advancements.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining high quality of care delivery.
- Utilised evidence-based nursing interventions for effective patient management.
- Supported families of patients by providing education about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Led training sessions for junior staff members on various mental health topics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on industry standards and best practices.
- Performed physical examinations as part of routine check-ups or upon admission.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or triggers in the environment.
- Provided compassionate care to patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions.
- Promoted mental health awareness within the broader community through participation in outreach programmes.
- Advocated for patient rights, maintaining dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques to foster positive patient relationships.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and progress regularly.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
- Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations.
- Evaluated test and laboratory results to determine next course of action.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
Registered mental health nurse
Ministry of Health Zambia
ndola, copperbelt
2014.04 - 2023.12
- Assisted in crisis intervention situations, utilising de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop holistic treatment plans for patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes, liaising with social workers and family members appropriately.
- Implemented individualised care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timing.
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies, respecting each patient's privacy rights.
- Took part in research studies related to mental health nursing practice, contributing valuable insights into field advancements.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining high quality of care delivery.
- Utilised evidence-based nursing interventions for effective patient management.
- Supported families of patients by providing education about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Led training sessions for junior staff members on various mental health topics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on industry standards and best practices.
- Performed physical examinations as part of routine check-ups or upon admission.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or triggers in the environment.
- Provided compassionate care to patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions.
- Promoted mental health awareness within the broader community through participation in outreach programmes.
- Advocated for patient rights, maintaining dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Employed therapeutic communication techniques to foster positive patient relationships.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and progress regularly.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - preceptorship completion Band 5 nurse
LSCFT
Whalley - UK03.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Health Nursing
Chainama College of Health Sciences
Lusaka01.2011
Skills
- Self-Harm prevention
- Therapeutic communication
- Substance abuse counselling
- Suicide risk assessment
- Risk assessment protocols
- Recovery-Focused practice
- Nursing care planning
- Infection control practices
- resilience training
- Psychiatric treatment planning
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Outreach service provision
- Community mental health practice
- Psychosocial education
- Substance misuse interventions
- Medication Administration
- Medical terminology
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance abuse treatment
- Creating care plans
- Risk Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient and family education
- Clinical assessments
- Ethical judgement
- Initiative taking
- Empathy towards patients
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Communication proficiency
- Decision making under pressure
- Resilience under pressure
- Initiative in emergencies
- Adaptability to change
- Time efficiency
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Flexible
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Equipment sterilisation
- Public speaking
- Pain management
- Risk Assessment
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Additional Information
Passed OET english exam
swimming, watching movies, and football
I like learning, mainly to get my self updated with new skills in my profession.
Timeline
Registered mental health nurse
NHS - UK England
2024.02 - Current
Registered mental health nurse
Ministry of Health Zambia
2014.04 - 2023.12
Certificate of Higher Education - preceptorship completion Band 5 nurse
LSCFT
Diploma of Higher Education - Mental Health Nursing
Chainama College of Health Sciences