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. 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.
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Priscilla Ogiefa
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
NHS Foundation TrustColchester, Essex
Registered mental health nurse
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
- Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations.
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
NHS Foundation TrustColchester, Essex
Healthcare assistant
01.2020 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Explained treatments and hospital processes to patients.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Provided basic patient health care, administering blood tests, taking blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Care UKColchester, Essex
Health care assistant
02.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
Our Lady of Lords Hospital IrelandDublin
Health care assistant
01.2015 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
First Care IrelandDublin
Health care assistant
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
Education
University of EssexColchester, UK
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Mental Health
10.2020 - 09.2023
University overview
Cache UKColchester, Essex, UK
NVQ Level 2 from Health Care Skills
12.2018 - 02.2019
University overview
CNME, Ardee HospitalLouth, Ireland
NVQ Level 3 from Health Service Skills
01.2017 - 06.2017
University overview
CNME Ardee HospitalLouth, Ireland
NVQ Level 1 from Palliative Care
01.2017 - 01.2017
University overview
Further Education and Training Drogheda, Ireland
NVQ Level 3 from Customer service / Communications
09.2014 - 10.2015
University overview
Skills
- Multi-disciplinary team experience
- Risk management
- Dementia care
- Clinical assessments
- Attentive listener
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Health assessments
- Catheter and wound care
- Equipment sterilisation
- Charting and reporting
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Registered mental health nurse
NHS Foundation Trust
09.2023 - Current
University of Essex
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Mental Health
10.2020 - 09.2023
Healthcare assistant
NHS Foundation Trust
01.2020 - 09.2023
Cache UK
NVQ Level 2 from Health Care Skills
12.2018 - 02.2019
CNME, Ardee Hospital
NVQ Level 3 from Health Service Skills
01.2017 - 06.2017
CNME Ardee Hospital
NVQ Level 1 from Palliative Care
01.2017 - 01.2017
Health care assistant
Care UK
02.2016 - 01.2020
Health care assistant
Our Lady of Lords Hospital Ireland
01.2015 - 02.2016
Further Education and Training
NVQ Level 3 from Customer service / Communications
09.2014 - 10.2015
Health care assistant
First Care Ireland
01.2012 - 01.2015
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