Semiu Adekunle

• Strong background in maintaining patient safety. Using good communication skills, including empathetic active listening to identify patients' concerns and their priorities, genuinely expressing reassurance which promotes hopes, transparency, respect, using non-judgemental approach.
• Achieved patient trust by listening and responding empathetically to their concerns.
• Executed comprehensive risk assessments to ensure patient safety through effective use of Dialogue and Dialogue+, I cared, I shared and timely referrals.
• Administered therapeutic interventions that markedly improved mental health outcomes.
• Collaboratively crafted individualised care plans with individual patients to enhance mental health wellbeing and promote engagement.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care solutions.
• Documented treatment details consistently for seamless continuity in care delivery.
• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on evolving needs.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Covered duty desk at least 3 times/days a week in Redruth (Kerrier's ICMHT)
• Developed individualised therapeutic plans for optimising mental health recovery.
• Facilitated coping mechanisms for better management of mental health issues.
• Developed personalised treatment plans for improved mental health outcomes.
• Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
• Advocated for improved mental health resources within community, highlighting importance of grief support services.
• Assisted patients to participate in community activities, promoting socialisation and mental health.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes based on patients' instructions on Sharing of Informations.

It was just not about my responsibilities to patients' care but most importantly about outcomes of Interventions and accomplishments.

• Utilised effective communication skills both within healthcare team as well as with patients, fostering positive working environment.
• Improved patient comfort with compassionate nursing care.
• Devised individual care plans to improve patients' mental wellbeing.
• Managed medication administration accurately, reducing potential risks or errors.
• Provided education and advice on coping mechanisms leading to enhanced self-management skills among patients.
• Delivered therapeutic interventions resulting in improved mental health states.
• Implemented behavioural strategies with result in increased patient compliance and engagement.

• Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged peer interaction and support.
• Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
• Advocated for patients' rights; fostered environment of respect and dignity.
• Complied strictly with infection control measures preventing spread of diseases within facility.
• Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
• Devised individualised treatment plans for optimal results.
• Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
• Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
• Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
• Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
• Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
• Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients in community.
• Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
• Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
• Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
• Provided care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in 20 Bedded facility.
• Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient reports for Tribunals
• Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
• Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
• Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.

• Prioritised tasks efficiently, managing time effectively.
• Coordinated care plans for improved patient outcomes.
• Cultivated positive relationships with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care.
• Handled sensitive information confidentially, respecting privacy laws and regulations.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining safe working environment.
• Covered and Managed duty desk at least 2 days a week
• Conducted risk assessments regularly, minimising potential hazards in work setting.
• Communicated effectively with patients, improving understanding and satisfaction.
• Maintained detailed records, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved.
• Provided emotional support for increased patient comfort.
• Advocated on behalf of patients, protecting their rights and dignity.
• Assessed patient needs to develop individualised care plans.
• Allocated suitable carer to customers and answered questions or concerns to alleviate stress or confusion.
• Promoted individual wellbeing, verifying service users were safeguarded against abuse and neglect.
• Observed and respected patient dignity, privacy and independence to encourage communication
• Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
• Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
• Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
• Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
• Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action. PC
• Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.

• As a ward manager, staff's and patients' satisfactions are same side of a coin using Emotional Intelligence and Maslow Hierarchy of human needs to manage needs and maintain conducive working environment for staff and living environment for 32 bedded acute male forensic medium secure unit in a forensic hospital before my retirement in 2021 after about 20 years in the same hospital.
• My management experience showed that key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. It is about leaders presenting genuine behaviour that enhances employees' commitments, the behaviour that leads purposeful change. Communication by behaviour that motivates and influence others. Leadership is not merely about telling people what to do, rather, leadership is about inspiring, influencing, motivating, encouraging and helping people positively to do what have got to be done to achieve common organisational goals with minimal cost.
• Managing staff, patient and the budget of over a million pounds effectively, prioritising patients' needs.
• CLINICALLY:
• Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
• Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
• Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
• Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
• Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
• Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
• Complied strictly with infection control measures preventing spread of diseases within facility.
• Conducted regular ward rounds; monitored progress and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
• Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify specific patient needs.
• Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
• Devised individualised treatment plans for optimal results.
• Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
• Assisted with therapy sessions resulting in improved patient outcomes.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged peer interaction and support.
• Advocated for patients' rights; fostered an environment of respect and dignity.
• Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
• Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
• Participated in professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest nursing practices.
• Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
• Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
• Provided care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in Forensic male 22 bed medium secure facility.
• Enabled accurate assessment of patient care, preparing detailed patient reports in Rio (software-used)
• Optimised patient outcomes by acting as liaison in interactions with psychiatrists and physicians.
• Conducted patient assessments to accurately diagnose health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
• Ensured optimal treatment results by guaranteeing correct administration of medications and monitoring both wanted and unwanted effects of medications.
• Significantly decreased alcohol and drug use in patients, using motivational interviewing to improve motivation to change.
• Trained and mentored numerous Junior Nurses in nursing best practices, helping them to consistently meet care plan objectives.
• Delivered specialised individual and group counselling, helping numerous patients to successfully recover from their disabilities.
• Drove continuous improvement in healthcare delivery, conducting and using nursing research.
• Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions.
• Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
• Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
• Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
• Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• 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.
• Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
• Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
• Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
• Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
• Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient.
• Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
• Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
• Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance.
• Evaluated test and laboratory results to determine next course of action.
• Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
• Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
• Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Facilitated research into how to improve patients' satisfactions and compiled information for technical papers.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Assessed patients' health conditions with daily rounds.

• Carried out basic maintenance duties to keep appliances running smoothly and efficiently.
• Promoted healthy environment with thorough, regular deep cleanings.
• Prepared well-balanced meals for improved client nutrition.
• Ensured occupants' comfort through careful attention to detail in cleaning and tidying rooms.
• Adjusted cleaning techniques based on specific surface materials for optimal results.
• Maintained cleanliness of living areas by performing daily housekeeping tasks.
• Took initiative in identifying improvement opportunities within household tasks.
• Kept all common areas tidy, creating organised space free from clutter.
• Managed household chores whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Provided laundry services to ensure fresh, clean clothing for clients.
• Responded promptly to any requests or needs of household members, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.
• Prioritised safety measures when using cleaning equipment, ensuing safe working environment.
• Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
• Thoroughly cleaned and sanitised communal areas in line with health and safety standards.
• Performed cleaning duties including vacuuming and dusting, consistently meeting domestic schedule objectives.
• Maintained clean, safe environments for guests and staff, strictly following infection control policies.
• Emptied bins regularly, carefully sorting waste and recycling to improve establishment sustainability.
• Sorted and disposed of rubbish and recyclables daily, avoiding waste buildup.
• Provided secure environments for residents and staff, practising safe systems of work and strictly adhering to COSHH regulations.
• Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements.
• Serviced bathrooms with fresh supplies and regular cleaning.
• Kept housekeeping trolleys well-stocked, reporting low supplies to management for prompt reordering.
• Interacted positively and professionally with residents, maintaining excellent service standards.
• Contributed to accurate inventory management of cleaning products.
• Monitored building security, promptly reporting defects, damage, theft, breakages or hazards for immediate resolution.
• Communicated with other staff to determine best use of resources and guest care.
• Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors with spotless results.
• Worked with strict attention to detail, providing thorough cleaning services within allotted timeframes.
• Disinfected toilets and surfaces for reduced infection risk.

• Ensured occupants' comfort through careful attention to detail in cleaning and tidying rooms.
• Responded promptly to any requests or needs of the household members, demonstrating flexibility and dedication.
• Engaged children in educational activities and games, promoting intellectual development.
• Handled delicate materials carefully when cleaning, preserving the longevity and quality of items around the home.
• Promoted a healthy environment with thorough, regular deep cleanings.
• Took initiative in identifying improvement opportunities within household tasks.
• Maintained cleanliness of living areas by performing daily housekeeping tasks.
• Prioritised safety measures when using cleaning equipment, ensuing safe working environment.
• Maintained clean, safe environments for guests and staff, strictly following infection control policies.
• Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements.