GBENGA OJOMU

Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.

• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions.
• Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
• Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.

• Conduct comprehensive mental state examinations.
• Assess risks of self-harm, suicide, aggression, neglect, or vulnerability.
• Evaluate the person’s psychological, social, physical, and emotional needs.
• Identify factors contributing to the crisis.
• Provide immediate therapeutic support during mental health crises.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage distress, agitation, or aggression.
• Developed and implemented crisis management plans to ensure safe and effective responses to mental health emergencies.
• Promote safety for consumers, families, staff, and the community.
• Liaise with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Coordinate referrals to community mental health services, inpatient units, alcohol and drug services, and other support agencies.
• Facilitate continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Established rapport and therapeutic relationships with consumers and families to foster trust and facilitate treatment.
• Promoted recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care practices to enhance consumer engagement and support.
• Encourage consumer participation in treatment planning.
• Undertake ongoing risk assessments.

Core Clinical Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: Conducted comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostic investigations, and made clinical diagnoses to ensure accurate patient care.
• Same-Day & Urgent Care: Served as first point of contact for acute or same-day presentations, treated minor injuries, common infections, and sudden symptoms to provide timely care.
• Chronic Disease Management: Managed long-term conditions by running dedicated clinics, reviewing care plans, and adjusting therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
• Administered immunizations, injections, and prescribed medications in alignment with clinical protocols.
• Referrals & Coordination: Initiate and receive referrals to and from medical specialists, allied health providers, and community services
• Conducted patient triage, prioritized urgent concerns, and coordinated timely provider follow-up.
• Managed chronic disease reviews, supporting care plans for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Educated patients on medications, preventive care, and self-management strategies to improve adherence.
• Mentored nursing staff on workflow standards, safe practice, and patient communication techniques.
• Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
• Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
• Educated patients about prescribed medications'' proper use and potential side effects for increased adherence rates and safety measures taken into account.
• Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
• Promoted continuity of care with thorough documentation of medical histories, vital signs, observations, interventions, and results.