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I am an enthusiastic, hardworking, trustworthy, experienced and highly motivated Registered
Mental Health Nurse with excellent communication skills. I have worked in different health care
settings as a Bleep Holder, Deputy Ward Manager, Community Psychiatric Nurse and as a staff
Nurse. I have worked in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, Forensic, Acute, Rehabilitation, Elderly,
Adolescent, Prison, Drugand Alcohol Services, and in the Community setting. I am able to multi-task
and meet deadlines.
I am very flexible in my approach as I work a variety of shifts including early, late and night shifts. I
have demonstrated that I am punctual, reliable and a trustworthy member of the nursing team. I
have demonstrated high levels of commitment to my work and have put myself forward for
additional responsibility within my team.
Key skills
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Diploma in Mental Health Care;
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Over 7 years’ experience working in Acute inpatients;
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Capable of using the Local Trust information storage system RIO;
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Excellent communication skills;
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Attention to detail;
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Have a full UK driving license and my own car;
Employment History
Band 5 Staff Nurse - North East London Foundation NHS Trust
(March 2014 – Present)
Working in the community providing and receiving complex, sensitive and contentious information
using developed skills of persuasion, motivation, negotiation, empathy and reassurance to ensure
clients reaches to their functioning and recovery level.
Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse - North East London Foundation NHS Trust (Redbridge
Home Treatment Team)
(May 2013 – February 2014)
I have worked closely with clinical leads developing leadership skills this includes having personal
clinical supervision from my supervisor. I always support the development of a culture for learning and
learning review. Acting as a mentor to junior staff and students, and teaching others as appropriate and
update staff about the needs for personal professional development through the use of the appraisal
structure. I am able to use my initiative to work autonomously, work under pressure make effective
decisions.
Undertaking referrals from and or to another mental health professional and other variety of settings
such as Accident and Emergency, Acute inpatients Hospital, Primary Care, Police Stations, section 136
or in the Community, CRT, AOT, Access and assessment Teams, Clinics Drug & Alcohol Team etc.
Senior Support Worker - UNITED RESPONSE Kentish Town, London
(Aug 1998 – Sept 2004)
Charity organisation with branches throughout the UK, providing residential care for learning needs
clients aged 25-60+ Conditions range from Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Asperger’s, epilepsy and stroke,
dementia.
Main duties
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Assisted and supported patients with day to day activities;
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Empowered them to maintain their independence, dignity and respect;
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Ensured that patient’s diet and fluid intakes are maintained;
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Assisted patients with their laundry and supervise them when cooking;
Educational and Professional Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health) - London South Bank University, Romford, Essex
(2004 – 2007)
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Analysis of risks, rights and responsibilities in multi-disciplinary working;
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Self-reflection and planning for future professional development;
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Report writing;
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BTEC National Diploma - Environmental Health Studies - The College of North East London, Middlesex
University
(1996 – 1998)
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Factors Shaping Food Safety Law and Practice
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Environmental Pollution Control and Law
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Environmental and Public Health
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Pollution and Disease: Cause, Effects and Control
References
References available upon request
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