Taunton, England, United Kingdom
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over six years of experience supporting adults through acute psychiatric episodes, rehabilitation, addiction recovery and community mental health needs. My work centres on helping patients feel safe, understood and supported, especially during moments of crisis or emotional instability. I’m confident in assessments, medication administration, de-escalation, therapeutic engagement and creating structured environments that help patients settle, participate and progress. I’m calm under pressure, firm when needed and always focused on patient dignity, safety and meaningful recovery. I enjoy working closely with patients to build trust, improve insight into their condition and help them regain stability and confidence in their daily lives. I also collaborate well with clinical teams and contribute to care plans that genuinely reflect the patient’s needs and long-term goals.
• Assess mental and physical state of patients, escalating concerns using NEWS2 and safeguarding protocols to ensure early intervention and safe outcomes. • Administer medications and monitor responses, reducing medication-related complications through consistent observation and documentation. • Support daily living activities, therapeutic routines, and structured treatment plans which improve patient engagement and overall ward stability. • Lead patient education, helping individuals and families better understand conditions, treatment expectations, and relapse-prevention strategies. • Maintain up-to-date clinical notes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, person-centred care. Conditions managed: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mania, Substance Misuse.
• Conducted thorough client assessments and contributed to developing tailored care plans for individuals with complex psychiatric needs. • Facilitated therapeutic community meetings (TCM) and group sessions, improving patient participation and treatment adherence. • Managed clients experiencing withdrawal symptoms, implementing safe monitoring and early escalation procedures. • Provided family education and counselling to improve home-based support and reduce relapse triggers. • Responded to psychiatric emergencies with calm decision-making and appropriate interventions. • Administering prescribed antipsychotics for clients with substance induce psychosis. Conditions managed: Addiction, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Drug-Induced Psychosis.
• Delivered patient-centred support for individuals with severe mental illness, ensuring safety and stability during acute episodes. • Conducted therapeutic and psychoeducational group sessions to improve coping skills and treatment insight. • Performed vital sign checks, behavioural observations, and medication administration with accurate record keeping. • Provided support to relatives through emotional guidance and education on postdischarge care. • Assisted with ADLs, nutrition monitoring, and close supervision for high-risk patients.
• Delivered crisis intervention and de-escalation for patients experiencing acute behavioural or emotional distress. • Facilitated psychotherapy, counselling, and therapeutic group activities to support long-term recovery. • Administered antipsychotics and mood stabilisers, monitored EPS symptoms, and ensured safe medication practice. • Supported suicidal patients through close monitoring, therapeutic communication, and safety-focused care planning. • Maintained detailed care documentation, including sleep charts, drug charts, and behavioural notes.
Worked as a mental health nurse in a drug rehabilitation center. Conduct sessions with in house clients and even outpatients, conducted therapeutic community meetings, involved in family sessions and also participated in assessment of clients prior to admission. Administered medication also administered depot injections.