Toba Adekolure
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Oxford Health Foundation NHS Trust, enhancing patient outcomes through expert application of clinical quality improvement and empathetic counseling. Leveraged multidisciplinary collaboration and de-escalation techniques to reduce hospital readmissions significantly. Known for exceptional communication and a compassionate approach, consistently advocating for patient and family needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Oxford Health Foundation Nhs Trust(Forensics)
08.2023 - Current
- Work with patients transferred from the prison services who have mental health problems.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
Disability Team Leader
Icare Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Specialist Support Worker
Bykare Limited
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
Education
Master Of Science - Nursing(Mental Health)
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford06.2023
Post Graduate Certificate - Psychology
University of Teeside
Middlesbrough 05.2021
Bachelor Of Arts - Philosophy
Kogi State University
Kogi State 04.2018
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Emotional Regulation
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Stress Reduction Strategies
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Pain Management
- Relapse Prevention
- HIPAA
- Mental health counseling
- Family Support
- Medication Administration
Certification
Registered with AHPRA
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Oxford Health Foundation Nhs Trust(Forensics)
08.2023 - Current
Disability Team Leader
Icare Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
Specialist Support Worker
Bykare Limited
02.2019 - 07.2022
Master Of Science - Nursing(Mental Health)
Oxford Brookes University
Post Graduate Certificate - Psychology
University of Teeside
Bachelor Of Arts - Philosophy
Kogi State University