Olamide O. Adelusi
Lightfoot Green,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in clinical, community, and operational leadership across diverse healthcare settings. As a CHC Nurse Assessor, facilitates timely, person-centred discharge pathways and conducts comprehensive Continuing Healthcare assessments. Advocates for equity and inclusion while enhancing patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration and effective care transitions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CHC Nurse Assessor
Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Preston, UK
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct full Continuing Healthcare assessments, including DSTs and detailed reports to ensure comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Manage D2A and Fast Track referrals, approving funding within scheme of delegation to facilitate timely patient transitions.
- Facilitate safe, timely and person-centred discharge pathways within the Discharge to Assess team.
- Support end-of-life care decisions ensuring dignity, compassion and preferred place of care.
- Collaborate with ICB teams, adult social care, care providers, community MDTs and acute discharge teams.
- Offer operational support as Duty Lead, guiding colleagues through complex cases and coordinating system-wide problem-solving.
- Advocate for vulnerable patients, recognising risk and initiating safeguarding procedures.
- Contribute to organisational culture as Chair of the Race Equality Network and Health & Wellbeing Champion.
Community Staff Nurse
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, UK
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted risk assessments and monitored deteriorating patients, effectively escalating concerns to maintain patient safety.
- Delivered patient-centred care to individuals awaiting discharge decisions, ensuring timely transitions from community-based unit.
- Enhanced independent decision-making and knowledge of integrated discharge pathways, improving overall discharge planning process.
- Provided overnight leadership, supporting healthcare assistants and ensuring safe ward operations.
Bed Manager
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton, UK
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated admissions and bed utilisation, ensuring smooth inter-departmental transitions for optimal patient flow.
- Oversaw hospital-wide patient flow from A&E arrival to safe discharge.
- Collaborated with MDTs, Trust executives, IPC, Integrated Discharge Team, and NWAS to streamline patient care and discharge processes.
- Supported staff across wards by resolving operational challenges, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills during high-pressure situations to guide teams effectively. and system-wide coordination.
Registered Nurse – Respiratory Medicine / Ward Sister (Secondment)
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, UK
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Delivered specialist care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, enhancing patient outcomes and recovery.
- Managed tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, PICC lines, NIV support, and complex wound care, ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort.
- Led daily ward operations and supervised staff.
- Supported patients with dementia by providing specialised care and guidance, improving their quality of life and cognitive engagement.
Registered Nurse – Elderly Care
East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Stevenage, UK
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Delivered holistic care to patients with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple long-term conditions, enhancing overall patient well-being.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care and supported families through sensitive situations, fostering comfort during challenging times.
- Coordinated safe admissions and discharges, ensuring seamless multidisciplinary care planning for optimal patient outcomes.
Theatre Practitioner
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Osun State, Nigeria
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Ensured aseptic technique and supported surgeons, contributing to safe and effective perioperative environments.
- Performed scrub, circulating and recovery roles across multiple surgical specialties, enhancing team collaboration and patient care.
- Delivered post-operative recovery care while mentoring student perioperative nurses, fostering their professional development.
Registered Nurse – Orthopaedics & Surgical Outpatients
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Osun State, Nigeria
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided comprehensive care to orthopaedic surgical patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs.
- Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative clinics, contributing to minor procedures and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered wound care, facilitated blood transfusions, supported mobility, and educated patients on recovery processes.
Education
Diploma in Perioperative Nursing -
School of Perioperative Nursing
Nigeria01-2014
Diploma in General Nursing (Adult) -
Wesley Guild School of Nursing
Nigeria01-2010
Skills
- Healthcare assessments
- Discharge coordination
- Patient flow optimization
- Integrated care coordination
- Acute care nursing
- Community health nursing
- Respiratory clinical knowledge
- Geriatric care expertise
- Safeguarding protocols
- Risk management strategies
- Advocacy for at-risk patients
- Decision-making processes
- Collaborative teamwork
- Mentorship in nursing
- Patient advocacy initiatives
- Healthcare accessibility solutions
- Team inclusion practices
- Diversity in patient care
- Communication techniques
- Documentation practices
- Interpersonal communication
- Perioperative patient care
Certification
- Mandatory NHS training including: Blood transfusion, Sepsis awareness, Infection Prevention & Control, Chest drain management, Tracheostomy care, End-of-Life care, Moving & Handling, Information Governance, Equality & Diversity, Dementia awareness, frailty identification and intervention, safeguarding adult and children level1-3, NHS CHC national framework, Oliver McGowan.
- Customer Care Practitioner Course – Blackpool and Fylde College
Custom
- Singing
- Dancing
- Writing
- Socialising
- Counselling
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
yoruba
Proficient
C2
Hobbies and interests
- Counselling
- Singing - I have my own music band and I organise and lead an annual gospel concert
- Dancing
- Socialising
- Spending time with my family
- Travelling
Timeline
CHC Nurse Assessor
Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
03.2024 - Current
Community Staff Nurse
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
07.2023 - 03.2024
Bed Manager
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
01.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse – Respiratory Medicine / Ward Sister (Secondment)
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Elderly Care
East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
02.2017 - 09.2018
Theatre Practitioner
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
09.2014 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse – Orthopaedics & Surgical Outpatients
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
04.2011 - 08.2013
Diploma in Perioperative Nursing -
School of Perioperative Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing (Adult) -
Wesley Guild School of Nursing