Sorochi Imo
Edmonton,AB
Summary
A skilled and experienced Licensed Registered Mental Health Nurse from England looking for a role in psychiatric nursing in Canada. Recently completed my bridging program with John Collins Institute Bridging Program as I hope to gain a psych license here in Alberta. Possess extensive knowledge and understanding of working with different clients while staying focused on giving a high standard of attention to every client offering support where needed. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Confident working with other professionals to ensure the client’s needs are met. Through my studies and personal life, I have proved to have a natural caring attitude, willing to help others as much as possible. I am looking for a position where I can fully utilize the skills I have gained through my studies and experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preceptorship
Grey Nuns Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed in-depth physical assessments on patients and reported any abnormal findings in a timely manner
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and medication administration
- Strict intake and output monitoring and recording
- Provided wound care and dressing change as needed
- Identified patient’s needs and set priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Successfully acted as a team player with the interdisciplinary groups while providing family-centered care
- Acted as an advocate for the patients/families
- Created a safe environment and ensured open communication with the patients and families.
Professional Nursing Staff
NHS England
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and implemented health care plans and completed continuous MSE and risk assessments to ensure patient safety and needs are met
- Ensured documentation is up to date and accurate
- Administering medication safety and updating care plans
- Assisted individuals to regain the best level of mental health and future placement
- Prioritized recovery-focused support to enable service users to develop, enhance, and sustain life skills and coping strategies for improved quality of life.
Professional Nursing Staff
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted individuals to regain the best level of mental health as well as assisting the individual to move on to the appropriate placement in the future
- Assessed and reduced the risk to patients and others, as well as coordinating and delegating tasks according to the team skill set
- Worked collaboratively with service users and MDT to create and implement care plans, continuous improvement, and risk assessments to ensure patient safety
- Administered medication to patients in a safe manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) -
The University of Salford, UK
Bachelor of Business in Accountancy BSc (Hons) -
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC)
Access to Nursing Diploma: Health & Nursing Professionals (Distinction) -
Tameside College Ashton
The Bridging Program for IEPNs -
John Collins Consulting Inc.
10.2023
Skills
Excellent communicator
Empathetic, kind, caring, and proactive
An advocate for under privileged and marginalized
Experience working in different roles with different age groups across three continents
Treat people with respect and expect the same
Relocated To Canada
08/2021
Key Skills And Abilities
- Coordination and delegation
- Communication, IT Written and verbal.
- De-escalation
- Risk Assessment
- Therapeutic risk-taking
- Implementation of care planning
- Experienced care worker, trained and competent in clinical areas such as manual handling, safeguarding vulnerable adults, basic life support, infection control, equality, and diversity.
- Experience of working in accordance with care plans, local/clinical policies, and good practice guidelines.
Professional Memberships Training
- Registered Nurse, Member of the Royal College of Nursing
- Clinical Observations
- Manual handling
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults & Children
- Infection Control
- Equality and Diversity
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED level C
References
References are available upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Preceptorship
Grey Nuns Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2023
Professional Nursing Staff
NHS England
12.2020 - 06.2021
Professional Nursing Staff
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust
02.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) -
The University of Salford, UK
Bachelor of Business in Accountancy BSc (Hons) -
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC)
Access to Nursing Diploma: Health & Nursing Professionals (Distinction) -
Tameside College Ashton
The Bridging Program for IEPNs -
John Collins Consulting Inc.
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