Plaxedes Chirairo
Gillingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Mental Health UK pinned Nurse registered with the NMC. Knowledgeable in patient-centred care, skilled in developing comprehensive treatment plans and providing therapeutic support to individuals with diverse mental health needs. Committed to improve patient experiences and contributing to supportive healthcare environment. Seeks to actively participate in promotive, preventive and rehabilitative measures in the mental health sector with full participation of individuals, families and communities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2034
2034
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical support worker
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent, Kent
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards on wards to minimise infection risks.
- Accompanied patients during hospital transfers for continuity of care.
- Delivered meals and refreshments to ensure adequate nutritional intake by patients.
- Carried out regular observations and routine checks, ensuring timely interventions when required.
- Operated hoists and assistive technology safely for patients with mobility issues.
- Handled non-clinical duties including dressing, toileting and feeding patients.
- Improved patient comfort by providing personal care and aiding with mobility.
- Escalated patient health concerns to superiors for appropriate care plan management.
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
Time 4 u Limited
Chatham, United Kingdom
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environment, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Assisted clients with disabilities obtain support services for rehabilitation purposes.
- Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Be able to deliver person centred care to service users.
- Coached clients to implement life-changing behaviours, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Kwekwe General Hospital
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
05.2010 - 07.2022
- Provided comprehensive assessment and appropriate care plans, focusing on psychological, physical, social and occupational needs of individuals.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored changes in patient health and behaviour to improve and update care plans and medical needs.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or triggers in environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and progress regularly.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
Post Basic Student - Mental Health Nursing
Ingutsheni Central Hospital
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Assess patients by discussing their mental conditions with them
- Work to understand source of patients' disorders
- Conduct one on one therapy sessions
- Work to understand source of patients' disorders
- Prepare patients' records and maintain them effectively
- Providing holistic approach in patient management
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Education
OSCE - Mental Health
University of Northampton
NorthamptonSome College (No Degree) - Mental Health
Ingutsheni Central Hospital
Bulawayo 01.2017 - 06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Nursing
Morgenster School of Nursing
Masvingo 05.2007 - 04.2010
Certficate of Education - Ordinary - Level
Gwamakunguwo High School
Masvingo 01.1999 - 12.2002
Skills
- Counselling proficiency
- Health checks
- Clinical protocols understanding
- Holistic care approach
- Nonviolent interventions
- Psychiatric diagnosis understanding
- Mental health promotion
- Mental health law understanding
- Clinical documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Communication skills
Custom
- English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical support worker
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
02.2023 - Current
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
Time 4 u Limited
08.2022 - 02.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health
Ingutsheni Central Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
Post Basic Student - Mental Health Nursing
Ingutsheni Central Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Kwekwe General Hospital
05.2010 - 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Nursing
Morgenster School of Nursing
05.2007 - 04.2010
Certficate of Education - Ordinary - Level
Gwamakunguwo High School
01.1999 - 12.2002
OSCE - Mental Health
University of Northampton
Similar Profiles
Tashaine FlowersTashaine Flowers
Clinical sister at Medway NHS Foundation TrustClinical sister at Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Ugochukwu NnodiUgochukwu Nnodi
Cancer Pathway Coordinator at Medway NHS Foundation TrustCancer Pathway Coordinator at Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Dipendra BhandariDipendra Bhandari
Housekeeping Assistant/Hospitality at Medway NHS Foundation TrustHousekeeping Assistant/Hospitality at Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Kiran BabyKiran Baby
Network Engineer & Service Desk Engineer at Medway Maritime NHS TrustNetwork Engineer & Service Desk Engineer at Medway Maritime NHS Trust
Alexandra ButnaruAlexandra Butnaru
Process Guide AA at Amazon WarehouseProcess Guide AA at Amazon Warehouse