Ololade Balogun
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Registered Mental Health Nurse with strong initiative and work ethic skills seeks role in emergency and ongoing medical care capacity. Confident communicator with solid interpersonal abilities, skilled in building rapport quickly for trusted, confidential support. Focused and adaptive for reliable monitoring and response to changing patient needs. Also experienced in delivering first-class mental health assessments, monitoring and care. Remains calm and productive under pressure to meet changing patient needs. Builds relationships with and signposts external support providers for excellent care continuity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation trust
Norwich, Norfolk
08.2022 - Current
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Ogun State NIgeria
Abeokuta, Ogun State
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
Registered General Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Ogun State Nigeria
Abeokuta, Ogun State
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for patients.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
School Of Psychiatric Nursing Aro, Abeokuta
Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria 05.2021 - 11.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing
School Of Nursing, Sacred Heart Hospital
Abeokuta, Ogun State 10.2016 - 11.2019
Skills
- Risk management
- Multi-disciplinary team experience
- Rapport building
- Medication administration
- Charting and reporting
- Patient education
- Health assessments
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation trust
08.2022 - Current
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Ogun State NIgeria
12.2021 - 08.2022
Higher National Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
School Of Psychiatric Nursing Aro, Abeokuta
05.2021 - 11.2022
Registered General Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Ogun State Nigeria
01.2020 - 07.2021
Diploma of Higher Education - General Nursing
School Of Nursing, Sacred Heart Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2019
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