Compassionate Mental Health Professional experienced in fostering therapeutic environments and promoting mental health through patient-centred counselling and holistic care approaches. Delivered impactful support in crisis intervention and patient advocacy, utilising therapeutic communication, cognitive behavioural therapy, and trauma-informed care. Focused on advancing mental health promotion initiatives within multidisciplinary teams while ensuring effective discharge planning and clinical documentation.
Overview
14
14
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Saffron Inpatient Suite – Birmingham (BSMFT)
Birmingham, West Midlands
2026.02 - Current
Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
Devised individualised treatment plans for optimal results.
Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
Assisted with therapy sessions, enhancing patient engagement and contributing to positive outcomes.
Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
Educated families on mental illness management strategies, empowering them to support home-based care.
Advocated for patients' rights; fostered an environment of respect and dignity.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
Facilitated discharge planning meetings with healthcare team, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care. process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
Participated in professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest nursing practices.
Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
Complied strictly with infection control measures preventing spread of diseases within facility.
Administered emergency first aid, ensuring physical wellbeing of patients.
Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
Bank Healthcare Assitant
BSMFT – BANK
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.09 - 2026.01
Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
Performed detailed therapeutic observations of patients to assess their mental and emotional states.
Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Supported service users in developing independence skills, fostering strength and confidence in daily activities.
Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
Ensured strict adherence to confidentiality and compliance standards to protect patient information.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to the manager.
Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
Support worker
Precious Homes
Birmingham
2018.07 - 2021.09
Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
Education
BSC in Mental Health Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery
Birmingham City University
Birmingham
2021.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Tumaini Makumira University (TUMADARCo)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2009.10 - 2012.06
NCC International Diploma in Computer Studies IDCS - IT