UNWANA NATHANIEL UDOUMOH
Mental Health Nurse
Weston-Super-Mare,Somerset
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
34
34
Certifications
Work History
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke
07.2021 - Current
- Typical Patient Cases: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Alcohol abuse, Dementia, Depressive disorder, Emotionally Unstable Personality, Autistic Personality
- Psychiatric Conditions Nursed: Neurodevelopmental disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Schizophrenia, Alcohol and substance misuse, Bipolar disorders, Anxiety disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorders, Trauma related disorders, Somatic symptoms and related disorders, Sleep pattern disturbances, Substance related addictive disorders, Neurocognitive disorders, Personality disorders, Epileptic disorders, Manic disorders, Eating and Elimination disorders, Alcohol/substance misuse/dependency, Sexual and Paraphilic disorders
- Job Description: Pre-admission review of patients record, Collection of comprehensive history of patients on admission, Physical examination (vital signs checks, Blood sugar check, Urinalysis, BMI, ECG, Venipuncture), Mental state examination of Service Users, Administration of prescribed medications and documentation, Monitoring adherence to non-medical treatment regimens, compliance with medications, observation of therapeutic and possible side effects, Removing potentially harmful and triggering environmental features, Verbal de-escalations, redirections, distractions and sometimes medicating highly unsettled patients, Collaborating with the Multidisciplinary team in institution best interest intervention plans, Monitoring of patients’ participation during recreational and occupational therapies, Providing individualized and group psychotherapy, Report writing and accurate record keeping, Conducting targeted psychoeducation, particularly within families, Direct and supervise junior nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides, Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcome, Preparation of Patients tribunal reports and tendering evidence during tribunal, Attending and representing patients’ interest during Multidisciplinary meetings, Hospital Hearing Managers Hearings, tribunals, Monthly Auditing of patient’s physical health, Medications, Patients’ Observations, and other clinical audits, Mentoring and supervision of my team members, Data Management, Unit Coordinator of the hospital
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2021
- Clinical Wards Worked: Female acute ward (36 beds), Male acute ward (36 beds), Ward 4 – drug cases (15 beds), Psychiatric Emergency Unit (10 beds)
- Typical Patient Cases: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Alcohol abuse, Dementia, Depressive disorder, Emotionally Unstable Personality, Autistic Personality
- Psychiatric Conditions Nursed: Neurodevelopmental disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Schizophrenia, Alcohol and substance misuse, Bipolar disorders, Anxiety disorders, Obsessive compulsive disorders, Trauma related disorders, Somatic symptoms and related disorders, Sleep pattern disturbances, Substance related addictive disorders, Neurocognitive disorders, Personality disorders, Epileptic disorders, Manic disorders, Eating and Elimination disorders, Alcohol/substance misuse/dependency, Sexual and Paraphilic disorders
- Job Description: Pre-admission review of patients record, Collection of comprehensive history of patients on admission, Physical examination (vital signs checks, Blood sugar check, Urinalysis, BMI, ECG, Venipuncture), Mental state examination of Service Users, Administration of prescribed medications and documentation, Monitoring adherence to non-medical treatment regimens, compliance with medications, observation of therapeutic and possible side effects, Removing potentially harmful and triggering environmental features, Verbal de-escalations, redirections, distractions and sometimes medicating highly unsettled patients, Collaborating with the Multidisciplinary team in institution best interest intervention plans, Recording patients’ health journeys and reporting on notable progress or deterioration, Assistance during electroconvulsive therapy, Stabilizing patients after ECT procedure, Monitoring of patients’ participation during recreational and occupational therapies, Providing individualized and group psychotherapy, Report writing and accurate record keeping, Conducting targeted psychoeducation, particularly within families, Direct and supervise junior nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides, Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcome, Preparation of Patients tribunal reports and tendering evidence during tribunal, Attending and representing patients’ interest during Multidisciplinary meetings, Hospital Hearing Managers Hearings, tribunals, Monthly Auditing of patient’s physical health, Medications, Patients’ Observations, and other clinical audits, Mentoring and supervision of my team members
Registered Nurse (Part time)
Police Secondary School
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Bed status: 20
- Job Description: Routine physical examination of students, Health Education of students and staff on wide range of health conditions, Treatment of minor injuries and acute illness, Detection of health problems in early stages through regular screenings, Stabilizing students/patients in diverse emergency situations at the school clinic, Administration of prescribed medications, Update on students' medical history, Creation of a safe school environment for students and staff (e.g prevention of communicable diseases), Developed health plans for students with chronic illness and disabilities, Writing of referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists, Report writing and accurate record keeping, Being as role model for students in terms of hygiene, exercise, dieting and dressing
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Hospital
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Clinical Wards Worked: Male surgical ward, Pediatric Ward (medical and surgical cases), Female medical ward, Theatre
- Medical and Surgical Conditions Nursed: Malaria, Typhoid fever, Diabetic mellitus, Hypertensions, Anaemia, HIV/AIDs, Diarrhea, Infectious diseases (measles, diphtheria, whopping cough, poliomyelitis), Surgical cases (appendicitis, herniorrohaphy, laparatomy, caesarian section, myomectomy), Gynecological disorders
- Job Description: Assessment of patient: comprehensive history taking, Physical examinations: checking of vital signs of patients of all age range, Carryout side laboratory investigations such as urinalysis, Counseling and educating patients and their families on treatment, Administration of prescribed medications both enterally and parentally, Pre and post –operative care of patients, Read and interprets patients’ information, making treatment decision when appropriate, Holistic nursing care of patients, Training in intensive care unit, Direct and supervise nurse assistants and nurse aides, Monitoring of patients on blood transfusion and fluid infusion, Maintenance of therapeutic environment, Assisted feeding and tube feeding of patients, Immunization services, Assistance of surgeons during surgical procedures, Stabilization of patients after surgeries, Report writing and accurate record keeping, Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Brunel University London
London, United Kingdom 04.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria 04.2015 - 04.2018
Registered Psychiatric Nurse -
Federal School of Psychiatric Nursing
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria 01.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse Certificate -
Central School of Nursing
IkotEkpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 01.2005 - 04.2008
West Africa Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) -
Mid-Town Secondary Commercial School
IkotEkpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 01.1997 - 04.2003
First School Leaving Certificate -
Government Primary School
Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 01.1991 - 04.1997
Skills
Mental health counseling
Certification
Fire warden, 2024
Articles
- Prevalence, Determinants, and Implications of Tobacco Smoking Among Nigerian students, 2023
- Implementing An Efficient Service-Delivery System in Cygnet Hospital, Kewstoke, England, Through Enhanced Management Relations, 2023
- Reducing Disparities in Public Health Risks Associated with Fuel Energy Utilization in Nigerian Households, 2022
- Reduction of Screen Addiction Among Adolescents Aged 11-16 Years in Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria: A proposal For Behavioral Change, 2022
- Response to COVID-19 Outbreak in China and Nigeria: A SWOT Analysis, 2022
Servicestocommunities
- Research work to the advancement of public health
- Center supervision during Expanded Program on Immunization
- Team leader on several medical outreaches
- Team leader during mental health advocacy programs
- School health services to students at Police Secondary School, Ukana, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria
Telephonenumber
+447761124438
Research
- Mental Health Implications of Monkeypox Outbreak on Nigerians: A Scooping Review, 2023
- Patients' Relative Satisfaction with Nursing Care: A case study of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Calabar, 2021
- Quality Improvement of Nursing Services in Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar – Nigeria, 2021
References
- Professor Patience Edoho Samson–Akpan, Department of Nursing Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, +2348134529848, patsamakpan@unical.edu.ng
- Nick Dube, Ward Manager, Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 9UZ, United Kingdom, +447428622958, nickdube@cygnethealth.co.uk
- Pastor Dominic Mbah Nnaji, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Cross River State Province 5, Nigeria, +2348172551180, domelen2000@yahoo.com
Timeline
Master of Science - Public Health
Brunel University London
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of Calabar
04.2015 - 04.2018
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (Part time)
Police Secondary School
02.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Psychiatric Nurse -
Federal School of Psychiatric Nursing
01.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Hospital
06.2009 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse Certificate -
Central School of Nursing
01.2005 - 04.2008
West Africa Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) -
Mid-Town Secondary Commercial School
01.1997 - 04.2003
First School Leaving Certificate -
Government Primary School
01.1991 - 04.1997
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