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ROSE MPOFU

Summary

Dedicated and competent professional with strong interpersonal skills and a caring approach, adept at active listening and formulating effective care plans. Demonstrates excellent time management abilities and proficiency in administering medication with precision. Enthusiastic about delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Community Alcohol Detox Nurse/Dual Diagnosis Worker

CGL West minister Alcohol Service
09.2020 - 04.2025
  • Involved in supporting individuals who present with co-existing mental health and substance misuse.
  • Referring dual diagnosis clients presenting with mental health to secondary mental health services.
  • Working in partnership with other agencies and liaise with local GPs.
  • Devising care plans, evaluate and reviews.
  • Managing a case load of complex clients.
  • Presenting clients in weekly clinical meetings.
  • Writing reports as requested by other agencies.
  • Ability to complete mental health assessments via telephone/home visits.
  • Administering IM Pabrinex injections to detox clients.
  • Completing alcohol nurse assessments for clients needing a detox.
  • Detoxing clients from alcohol.
  • Involved in group sessions.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

West minister Drug Project
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assessing clients for possible community detox.
  • Managing a caseload of complex clients with enduring mental health problems.
  • Referring clients to mental health services.
  • Assessing clients for mental health/physical health problems.
  • Key working clients on my caseload.
  • Arranging home visits for frail clients.
  • Presenting clients during clinical meeting.
  • Screening clients for Blood borne Virus.
  • Offering Hep B & C vaccinations.
  • Working alongside other agencies.
  • Involved in carrying out weekly and monthly audits.
  • Involved in ordering medication.
  • Administering IM injection Pabrinex during detox.
  • Supervising junior staff.
  • Involved in ordering medication and stock taking.

Hospital Alcohol Liaison Nurse

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol
Leeds, LS2 9BN
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assessing clients with alcohol and drug problems.
  • Assessing clients admitted to hospital and sign post them back in the community.
  • Working alongside other professionals.
  • Managing a case load of clients awaiting detox.
  • Carrying out detoxes in the homes.
  • Writing letters to GP to request detox medication and relapse prevention medication.

Health & Well Being Nurse

CGL Waltham forest alcohol and drug hub clinic
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Assessing clients on the offender's management programme.
  • Assessing clients for their physical, mental health, substance misuse and sexual health.
  • Delivering health promotion to offenders reporting at probation.
  • Working alongside other agencies.
  • Making referrals to mental health, GPs and other specialist services.
  • Presenting clients during panel meeting.
  • Devising client care plans whenever there is change.
  • Providing weekly summaries for clients see to the team.
  • Involved in presentations to other agencies re: mental health.

CGL West minister Alcohol Services
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assessing clients who abuse alcohol for detoxification.
  • Involved in running pre detox group.
  • Going on home visit for assessments.
  • Presenting clients in clinical team meeting.
  • Liaising with GPs regarding detox medication.
  • Carrying out alcohol detox weekly.
  • Observing clients going through alcohol detox taking blood pressure and pulse.
  • Arranging aftercare programmes post detox.
  • Writing to GP to inform of successful completion of clients gone through a detox.
  • Covering Chelsea and West minister hospital as Hospital Liaison Nurse.
  • Working alongside A&E staff and consultants.
  • Seeing alcohol clients on the ward.
  • Arranging for clients to complete their detox at home liaising with the community alcohol services.

Disability Analyst

ATOS
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Involved in 2-week induction training.
  • Practising how to conduct assessments using paper-based assessments.

Community Alcohol Nurse

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol
Tottenham, London
12.2013 - 03.2016
  • I was responsible for holistic care and clinical responsibilities of all nursing input in the community detoxification for customers who have alcohol and other substance misuse problems and in some cases with dual diagnosis from the time of referral and assessment through their treatment and recovery programme and through discharge and follow up of care in the community settings.
  • I am involved in undertaking community home detoxes and running pre detox groups.
  • I am involved in one-to-one key working sessions for clients on my caseload.
  • Involved in working with other outside agencies.
  • Involved in ordering and auditing stock.
  • Offering clinical supervision to junior staff.
  • Involved in duty rota completing full comprehensive assessment.
  • Presenting clients on my caseload during clinical meeting.
  • Producing reports as requested by social services.
  • Chairing sunrise meeting every morning.
  • Undertaking risk assessments and reviewing risky clients.
  • Participating in monthly reflective practice.

Curo Care
07.2010 - 08.2013
  • I ensured that care plans are completed, and are in place and cover all aspects of care that is required by the service user.
  • I ensured that the standards and upkeep of all service users’ property, furnishings and fittings are maintained and monitored at all times.
  • I take overall responsibility for all staff and all aspects of the service users by ensuring they receive the best care available.
  • Administration of medication according to NMC guidelines.
  • Risk assessing clients before going on leave.
  • Involved in pre admission assessment in their own homes to assess suitability for admission.
  • Liaising with other outside agencies.
  • Presenting clients during ward round.
  • Receiving and giving handover.
  • Admission of new clients on the ward.

St Annes Alcohol Service
Leeds, LS2 9BN
04.2008 - 03.2009
  • Worked for nearly a month in alcohol community detoxification unit.
  • I was responsible for supervising and managing the nurses and other staff.
  • Other responsibilities include: Maintain a detailed relation understanding and keep abreast of best practice in the provision of drug detoxification/stabilisation, structured support and aftercare ensuring that this is reflected in the service.
  • I ensured to comply with the clinical governance and the requirements under the Care Standards Act 2000 and best practice in to care homes with nursing and I ensured this is reflected in the service.
  • I take overall responsibility for all staff and all aspects of the service users by ensuring they receive the best care available.
  • I ensured that staffs are carrying out their duties as set out in their respective job descriptions.
  • I provide support and assistance to members of staff.
  • I ensured that attendance to both mandatory and required training courses including that of your staff are met in order that skills, knowledge and competency levels are maintained in order to carry out the role efficiently and effectively.
  • I planned and facilitated regular staff meetings, staff supervision establishing an effective communication system, ensuring that staff is kept up to date with all current necessary information.
  • I ensured to comply with all job-related policies, procedures, regulations, and rules including health’ safety and welfare of the service user staff, and colleague.
  • I ensure that fire checks, fire training and fire drills are implemented on a regular basis.
  • I ensured a non-committal for capital expenditure in relation to the buildings, equipment or repairs without express agreement of a director.
  • I ensured that areas of responsibility are maintained, and I delegate duties to staff ensuring implementation.
  • I ensured to notify and discuss with the Human Resources Department and Operations Manager all instances of disciplinary issues that may arise.
  • I ensured the custodian of all administration duties with regards to the disposal of medication.
  • I ensured that it is the personal responsibility of all staff to act in accordance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (Sova).
  • Report writing.

Leeds Foundation Partnership Trust
, LS15 8ZB
09.2005 - 08.2008
  • I was responsible for holistic care and clinical responsibilities of all nursing input in a forensic women unit with challenging and personality disorder.
  • Managing junior staff and delegating tasks.
  • Giving and receiving handovers.
  • Ordering and administration of medication oral and IM.
  • Managing risky clients and undertaking risk assessments.
  • Drawing and reviewing care plan.
  • Escorting clients on section 17 leave.
  • Engaging in group supervision.
  • Giving supervision to junior staff.
  • Inducting and training for new staff, motivate staff in delivering effective and high-quality care; schedule staff meeting and assigned duties.
  • Responsible for Infection and Control.
  • Ensuring Compliance with CQC.

South West Yorkshire NHS
, WF1 3SP
08.2002 - 08.2005
  • Duties Involves clinical responsibilities of all nursing input on the ward.
  • I have a role as a primary nurse; responsible for the holistic care of allocated patients, from time of admission to discharge and follow up care.
  • Delivering high standard care to clients with physical disabilities.
  • Caring for clients with peg feed.
  • Attending to client’s nutrition and personal care.
  • Administration of oral medication.
  • Shift coordinating receiving and handing over.

Care Assistant

Bupa Nursing Home
04.1994 - 06.1999
  • Caring for patients with dementia needs.
  • Attending to their personal needs washing and dressing.
  • Feeding patients and toileting.
  • Reporting any incidences to nurse in charge.

Education

Diploma Higher Education Mental Health Nursing -

01.2005 - 09.2006

Diploma Higher Education Learning Disability - undefined

09.1999 - 09.2002

GCE “O” Levels - undefined

Secretarial course - undefined

09.1987 - 09.1990

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Active listening

Competent

Enthusiastic

Caring

Good time management skills

Ability to administer medication effectively

Ability to assess patients and formulating care plans

Custom

On Request

Affiliations

  • I enjoy going to the gym and walking
  • I enjoy travelling to different parts of the world learning different cultures

Timeline

Community Alcohol Detox Nurse/Dual Diagnosis Worker

CGL West minister Alcohol Service
09.2020 - 04.2025

Clinical Nurse Specialist

West minister Drug Project
06.2019 - 06.2020

Hospital Alcohol Liaison Nurse

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol
09.2018 - 06.2019

Health & Well Being Nurse

CGL Waltham forest alcohol and drug hub clinic
09.2017 - 09.2018

CGL West minister Alcohol Services
09.2016 - 01.2017

Disability Analyst

ATOS
03.2016 - 04.2016

Community Alcohol Nurse

Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol
12.2013 - 03.2016

Curo Care
07.2010 - 08.2013

St Annes Alcohol Service
04.2008 - 03.2009

Leeds Foundation Partnership Trust
09.2005 - 08.2008

Diploma Higher Education Mental Health Nursing -

01.2005 - 09.2006

South West Yorkshire NHS
08.2002 - 08.2005

Diploma Higher Education Learning Disability - undefined

09.1999 - 09.2002

Care Assistant

Bupa Nursing Home
04.1994 - 06.1999

Secretarial course - undefined

09.1987 - 09.1990

GCE “O” Levels - undefined

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